Trussardi was founded in Bergamo in 1911 as an artisanal leather glove workshop established by Dante Trussardi. That origin is important because leather craftsmanship remained central even as the brand expanded far beyond gloves. In later decades, particularly under Nicola Trussardi, the house evolved into a broader fashion and lifestyle name, extending into ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrance and home categories while keeping a distinctly Italian sense of restraint.

Unlike fashion labels built on overt excess, Trussardi developed around a quieter idea of luxury. Its visual language has long favoured smooth leather, practical elegance and metropolitan sophistication, with the greyhound becoming a symbol of movement and modernity. That gave the brand a clear identity in the premium-to-luxury segment: polished and expressive, but rarely loud.

People continue to choose Trussardi because it represents a specific kind of Italian style - cultivated, tactile and wearable in daily life. The brand’s durability comes from that balance. It draws authority from real heritage and material expertise, yet its appeal lies in making luxury feel composed, useful and contemporary rather than theatrical.