So, where do we even begin? Probably with that intrecciato thingy. You know, that woven leather that’s basically *the* Bottega Veneta signature. It’s everywhere! It’s been around since the dawn of time (well, since the brand started anyway), and honestly, it’s kind of genius. Simple, recognizable, screams “I have money, but I’m trying not to *scream* it too loud.” Ya know?
And then there’s the bags. Oh, the bags! We gotta talk about the Pouch. That wrinkly, slouchy, clutch-thing that’s somehow become *the* it-bag for like, everyone. Daniel Lee really nailed it with that one. It’s like, simultaneously timeless and completely of-the-moment. Though, I gotta admit, sometimes I look at it and think “giant crumpled paper bag,” but hey, I’m clearly not fashion forward enough to truly *get* it.
But here’s the thing, Bottega Veneta isn’t just about sticking to *one* classic. They’re digging into Italian history, too. Like that lamp they’re doing with Flos? I mean, who saw *that* coming? They’re literally taking a classic Italian lamp design and giving it the Bottega Veneta… touch? I’m not entirely sure *what* the touch is, but I bet it costs a fortune. It’s kinda cool, though, right? Like, “Yeah, I’m wearing a Bottega Veneta bag AND I have a Bottega Veneta lamp. What of it?”
And Blazy, the current creative director, seems to be going down a similar path. I saw something about him wanting to reconnect with… animals, minerals, and plants? Okay, dude. Whatever floats your boat. He’s got this Clam bag in his spring collection, and I guess that fits in that “primal world” thing he’s aiming for? I dunno. I’m just waiting for the cactus collaboration myself. (Oh wait, they already did that with Murano glass! Nevermind.)
