From its 13 boutiques in the United States to those in Europe, Asia and
the Middle East, Bottega Veneta is recognized all over the world as an Italian
luxury leather goods house devoted to the highest standards of quality and
craftsmanship. Since 1966, Bottega has been headquartered in Vicenza, Italy and
has trained and employed artisans of unique, extraordinary skill, who have
consistently produced articles of remarkable creativity.
Bottega’s designs are also instantly recognizable
worldwide—without any discernible logos—and are best known for its Intrecciato
woven leather and signature animal prints in ready-to-wear, bags, luggage, home
and gift items. Creative director Tomas Maier joined the company in 2001, and
immediately succeeded in revitalizing the brand by infusing a contemporary
styling into the timeless and sophisticated heritage that is Bottega Veneta.
 Color palettes and textures of distinction,
along with extraordinary craftsmanship, defines the quiet excellence of the
Bottega Veneta brand. (Click image to enlarge)
This fall, an Intrecciato motorcycle jacket highlights the
men’s collection, as do slip-on boots made of perforated goatskin, and
unconstructed bags that can be worn either over the shoulder or carried by hand.
The color palette of the entire collection is definitive, with subtle nuances
ranging from black to iron gray, bronze, taupe, camel and parchment. The eyewear
collection, the most dynamic collaborative effort of the Safilo Group’s emerging
brands division, showcases a series of leather trimmed aviators and Intrecciato
temples with woven leather straps for security under a helmet or around
town.
Such skill, unavailable anywhere else in the world, now finds
its mentor in Bottega Veneta, which is determined to foster and promote a
tradition of lasting luxury by creating a leather school, free for all students,
with instruction in complex leatherworking techniques, as well as traditional
studies in English, computer skills and fashion history. As Maier stresses, "I
hope it helps to restore the respect and allure of an artisanal tradition that
is increasingly rare and precious."
www.bottegaveneta.com | 212.371.5511
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