I mean, seriously, Bottega Veneta. That intrecciato weave? Iconic. But let’s be real, sometimes you see one in the wild and you’re like, “Yeah, it’s nice… but it’s *everywhere*.” That’s where the custom thing comes in, right? It’s about ditching the cookie-cutter and saying, “Nah, I want *my* Bottega.”
I saw something the other day – some article blabbing about Bottega actually *offering* a personalization service in their stores. Like, you can stroll in and tweak stuff. Which is cool, I guess. But also… kind of… sanitized? Like, is it *really* custom if you’re just picking from a pre-approved list of options? I dunno, feels a little “paint-by-numbers” to me.
Then there’s the whole “monogram” thing they’re pushing. Apparently, some of their bags are designed with racing stripes and stuff to, uh, “spotlight the monogram.” Okay, Bottega, relax. I don’t need a giant flashing arrow pointing at my initials. A subtle embossed “M.A.D.” is *way* more chic, right? (Yeah, those are my initials. Don’t judge).
Honestly, I think true custom is about going rogue. Like, finding a super talented leatherworker who knows the intrecciato weave inside and out. Or even (gasp!) attempting it yourself. I saw this *amazing* PDF pattern for a Cloud pouch that you can download and DIY. Now *that’s* a statement. Plus, think of the bragging rights! “Oh, this old thing? Yeah, I made it myself.” *Mic drop*.
But, okay, let’s be real again. I’m probably not gonna attempt the DIY route. I’d end up with something that looks like a cat chewed on a leather sandwich. Maybe finding that leatherworker is the way to go. I’m kinda vibing with the idea of a lavender intrecciato bucket bag. Like, the one they’re selling but… *better*. Maybe with some slightly thicker straps, and a different color lining. Oh! And maybe a little hidden pocket for my phone. Genius, right?
The thing is, a custom Bottega Veneta bag, it’s not just about the bag, is it? It’s about the *idea*. It’s about making a statement. It’s about saying, “I have taste, and I’m not afraid to express it, even if it means spending a small fortune and driving myself crazy trying to perfect the details.”
