Falconeri
Oniverse (formerly Calzedonia Group) · Italy
Falconeri is an Italian knitwear and cashmere brand owned by Oniverse, the group formerly known as Calzedonia Group and led by Sandro Veronesi. It sells women's and men's knitwear, outerwear and accessories directly to customers without middlemen.
| Owner | Oniverse (formerly Calzedonia Group) |
|---|---|
| Group chairman | Sandro Veronesi |
| Specialism | Cashmere and fine knitwear |
| Origin | Italy |
| Segment | Premium and contemporary |
| Website | falconeri.com |
What is Falconeri?
Falconeri is an Italian clothing brand specialising in fine knitwear and cashmere. It belongs to Oniverse, the group that was renamed from Calzedonia Group on 4 December 2023. Sandro Veronesi founded the group in 1986 and remains chairman and majority shareholder, with his sons Marcello, Matteo and Federico also involved.
Products and positioning
The official site presents Falconeri as a luxury Italian label for women and men that stresses durable, high-quality garments in fine natural fibres combined with Italian artisan skills. Materials include cashmere, cashmere silk, silk, cotton, linen and wool. The brand says it sources from Mongolia.
The range includes:
- Knitwear such as sweaters, cardigans, sweatshirts and waistcoats
- Outerwear including coats, jackets, puffer jackets, waterproof jackets and capes
- Women's dresses, jumpsuits, skirts and shirts
- Trousers, T-shirts, polos, suits and loungewear
- Scarves, hats, gloves, belts and a home collection
Business model and distribution
Falconeri says it sells directly to customers without middlemen. Its parent group operates a vertically integrated, store-led model: Wikipedia reports more than 5,700 mono-brand stores in 55 countries across all Oniverse brands in 2025. The Falconeri website for the United States is operated by Calzedonia USA, Inc.
Why it matters
Falconeri shows how a large Italian retail group can build a premium knitwear brand around a short, direct-to-consumer supply chain, positioned above the group's mass-market lingerie and hosiery labels such as Intimissimi, Calzedonia and Tezenis.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Falconeri?
Falconeri is owned by Oniverse, the Italian group that was known as Calzedonia Group until December 2023. Sandro Veronesi is chairman and majority shareholder.
Is Falconeri a luxury brand?
Falconeri describes itself as a luxury Italian brand, with cashmere and natural fibres. It sells directly to customers, so it is positioned at the premium end rather than as a traditional luxury house.