Montblancreimagined Milan's historicSalone dei Tessutias an immersive journey through time and creativity this Monday, as the Maison unveiled its_Fall-Winter 2025_collections during_Milan Fashion Week_. The exclusive breakfast preview transformed the storied textile hall into a multisensory celebration of written expression, drawing notable guests including actorsHenry GoldingandAlex Pettyferamong 200 invited media, influencers, and VIP attendees.
(L-R): Bianca Brandolini, Alice Pagani, Lucky Blue Smith, and Alex Pettyfer attend Montblanc's "The Journey" presentation during Milan Fashion Week at Salone dei Tessuti. (Photos: Courtesy of Virgile Guinard/Montblanc)
Rising six meters high in the central atrium, "The Tree of Writing" presented over 3,000 handcrafted paper leaves created by Budapest-basedEdinas Paperstudio. Each leaf, measuring 15cm in length, was crafted from pages of vintage books and inscribed with quotes selected byMarco Tomasetta, including excerpts fromItalo CalvinoandJorge Luis Borges. Complementing this centerpiece,Andrea Roggi's three-meter bronze sculpture "Words Take Flight" featured 147 individually cast bronze pages emerging from an olive tree trunk, each patinated to reflect the aging of well-loved books.
Guests explore Montblanc's Fall-Winter 2025 collections beneath "The Tree of Writing" at the Salone dei Tessuti during Milan Fashion Week. (Photos: Courtesy of Zoë Joubert/Montblanc)
The_Fall-Winter 2025_collection centered on the_Writing Traveller_, a sophisticated briefcase-handbag hybrid that marries form with function. The design features dedicated compartments for writing instruments, a padded tablet sleeve, and a removable notebook holder.
L: The Writing Traveller in grained leather showcases its innovative compartments for notebooks and writing instruments. R: A second configuration of the Writing Traveller displays integrated storage for Montblanc pens, timepiece, and accessories, exemplifying the collection's dedication to functional luxury. (Photos: Courtesy of Montblanc)
New additions to the line include the_Mini Bowling_series (available in three sizes from 20cm to 35cm) and convertible micro-crossbody wallets. The collection's materials showcase_Montblanc_'s signature grained leather alongside new finishes: a textured ostrich print and a reimagined_1924 Serpent_pattern jacquard. The palette reflects Mont Blanc's natural landscape with glacier white, granite grey, and pine green, balanced by deep burgundy accents.
L: The entrance corridor to Montblanc's 'The Journey' presentation evokes the golden age of train travel with an archway adorned with the brand's vintage-inspired motifs. (Photo: Courtesy of Virgile Guinard/Montblanc) R: Vintage Montblanc safety pen cases and display from the 1920s evoke the golden age of train travel at Salone dei Tessuti. (Photos: Courtesy of Zoë Joubert/Montblanc)
"Since the beginning, Montblanc has designed pieces to accompany people on their journeys—whether crossing borders and cultures or exploring life by putting pen to paper," explainedTomasetta. "Paying homage to this concept at Milan Fashion week, a global destination where boundless creativity converges and people travel to from around the world, seemed only fitting."
L: Montblanc's signature star motif adorns a chocolate dessert at the Milan Fashion Week preview. R: The dessert display at Salone dei Tessuti adorned with natural elements complements the Fall-Winter 2025 presentation. (Photos: Courtesy of Zoë Joubert/Montblanc)
The presentation environment served as a narrative journey through_Montblanc_'s storied heritage. An entrance corridor recreated the golden age of train travel, drawing focus on the brand's pioneering 1920s safety pens alongside vintage advertising. This historical foundation was balanced by its first venture into furniture design - the_Montblanc Desk_. Conceived by Tomasetta as a contemporary interpretation of the writing space, the desk invited guests to experience the timeless ritual of putting pen to paper.
L: The Writing Traveller bags complement a tailored wool coat from the Fall-Winter 2025 collection. R: Music sets the mood during the Milan Fashion Week preview at Salone dei Tessuti. (Photos: Courtesy of Zoë Joubert/Montblanc)
Through this immersive presentation at Salone dei Tessuti,_Montblanc_reaffirmed its position at the intersection of heritage craftsmanship and contemporary luxury. From the soaring "Tree of Writing" to the innovative_Writing Traveller_collection, each chapter celebrated the transformative power of the journey. Guiding the Maison from its pioneering days of safety pens to its current evolution in luxury design,_Montblanc_honors the art of writing while reimagining luxury for a new generation.
