Brunello Cucinelli Cashmere

Close to Lake Trasimeno on the western edge of Umbria, the village of Solomeo is a shopping destination of international renown because of Brunello Cucinelli, whose ateliers are located here and who has meticulously refurbished the once nearly abandoned town since he set up shop in 1985. Though Cucinelli produces full lines of clothing and accessories for men and women, what really draws the cosmopolitan crowds to his factory outlet is his sumptuous knitwear. Cucinelli obtains the finest cashmere in the world and turns it into sweaters, scarves and other accessories of heirloom quality. Piazza Alberto Dalla Chiesa 6. Tel. (39) 075-529481. Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 3:30-7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.