Bottega Veneta

Found in 1969 by Vittorio and Laure Moltedo, Bottega Veneta is a famous fashion company which focus on mens and womens designer ready-to-wear clothes, home items and leather goods. Desiger Bottega Veneta Handbags is a timeless luxury line which is known for its exclusivity and famed signature Intrecciato Line. They have very clean lines, the finest soft leather, and classic style as apposed to trendy designs that are in one week and out the next. Official website: http://www.bottegaveneta.com

Bottega Veneta

Bottega Veneta

Type	Subsidiary of Gucci Group
Founded	1966
Founder(s)	Michele Taddei and Renzo Zengiaro
Headquarters	Vicenza, Italy
Area served	Worldwide
Key people	Tomas Maier
Industry	Fashion
Products	Leather goods
Owner(s)	Gucci Group

Bottega Veneta is a manufacturer of luxury leather goods, most famous for its Intrecciato line of woven leather. The company is based in Vicenza, in the Veneto region of northeast Italy. A family firm founded in 1966, Bottega Veneta was bought by Gucci in 2001.

Contents [hide] 1 History 2 Style 3 Boutiques 4 Notes and references 5 External links

[edit] History

Bottega Veneta was founded by Michele Taddei and Renzo Zengiaro in 1966.

However interest in the brand declined during the 1990s so in 2000, the Moltedos brought in British designer Giles Deacon to shake up the languishing house.^[1] According to Deacon, the interview took place on a bed at the George V in Paris, and he got the job because Laura Moltedo liked a picture in his portfolio, of a budgerigar driving a Rolls-Royce.^[1] Under Deacon the company launched a successful line of Ready-To-Wear clothing,^{[citation needed]} but in July 2001^{[citation needed]} Tom Ford persuaded Gucci Group to buy Bottega Veneta.^[1]

Ford moved Deacon to Gucci womenswear,^[1] and German-born designer Tomas Maier took over at Bottega Veneta. With Gucci’s support, Bottega Veneta has reclaimed its leading position in the luxury leather goods market.

[edit] Style

Bottega Veneta intrecciato woven leather handbag

Bottega Veneta is best known for its hand-woven leather goods – bags, belts, and shoes. They are all handcrafted in Italy and retail for €1000 or more. Current Bottega handbags typically boast clean lines, the softest Intreciatto woven leathers, and a classic palette. Major trends are nodded to (such as patent leather and studs in autumn 2007), but always in a toned-down, easy-to-wear way. They are generally only labelled on the inside, although under Deacon, the metalwork had small, subtle logos). Bottega Veneta’s approach is best summed up by a company slogan that loosely translates as “When your own initials are enough”

Maier’s aesthetic for Bottega Veneta Ready-To-Wear is more understated and classical^[1] than Deacon’s “high-octane, ultra-sexy”^[1] look. Lines are simple and clean, with ladylike silhouettes and (particularly for Spring/Summer collections) Greco-Roman inspired draping and folding predominating. The colour palette consists largely of light-toned neutrals and pastels for recent Spring/Summer collections, and black, neutrals and faded colours, such as reds and yellows for Autumn/Winter 2007–08.

The Twelve Days of Bottega Veneta

I may live in Florida, but it is still the most wonderful time of the year! After our last partnership with Bottega Veneta we knew we had to bring you more BV goodness. Now is the time.

Beginning tomorrow and for the next twelve working days we will be bringing you twelve different Bottega Veneta items that make perfect holiday gifts. Day one will begin tomorrow with the lowest priced Bottega Veneta item and the value of the items will go up from there.

So log on tomorrow for Day 1 and continue to log on through December 18th for twelve of our favorite items from Bottega Veneta this Holiday Season.

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BV Accessories under $250

♪ On the first day of Bottega Veneta we are bringing you, colorful and fun accessories! ♪

Today begins the start of our Twelve Days of Bottega Veneta. What better way to start than with the perfect small accessory. Think of these items as stocking stuffers, gifts for friends and family, or a treat for yourself.

There are cell phone straps, charms, key rings, and bookmarks to choose from. The bright colors will help these Bottega Veneta accessories pop. The price of each is under $250.

Info: Fluo Pink Lizard Key Ring $160, Fluo Orange Lizard Charm $100, Fluo Orange Nero Intrecciato Nappa Lizard Bookmark $190, Fluo Yellow Lizard Key Ring $160, Fluo Pink Lizard Charm $100, Fluo Yellow Nero Intrecciato Nappa Lizard Cell Phone strap $190, Fluo Orange Lizard key Ring $160, Fluo Yellow Lizard Charm $100, and Fluo Pink Nero Intrecciato Nappa Lizard Key Ring $190.

Shop Bottega Veneta accessories via Bottega Veneta online.

Day 3: Bottega Veneta Home

♪ On the third day of Bottega Veneta we will treat your house with items for both you and your spouse ♪

 

Always better late than never! Our third day of BV brings items from the Bottega Veneta Home Line. That is right — not only can you wear and carry Bottega Veneta, you can also use it to accent your home. Two of our favorite picks are the BV Uniform Intrecciato Book End and the BV Intrecciato Vaglia Clock.

For your home library or any place you are looking to store books, the BV Book End will bring you a familiar woven Intrecciato leather with a handbag-like handle accent. This item makes a great gift for the lucky guy or gal who has everything. Buy through Bottega Veneta for $700.

Our next pick is a handy travel item. The Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Vaglia Clock features a Swiss made clock with an alarm function. The case is 10cm when open and 7cm when closed. The nifty part of this travel clock is the sleek body which is covered in intrecciato leather.

Bottega Veneta San Marco Karung Bag

The Bottega Veneta San Marco bag was one of my personal favorites from the fall line. This bag is a piece of intricate craftsmanship, showcasing every bit of design ingenuity that Bottega Veneta offers. Individual straps of leather are bonded to Karung and twisted which gives us this effect. The shape and overall style of this bag lends it being more of a classic.

 

The dilemma for me was the price. But now this bag is marked down and it may be just the right price for you.

Bottega Veneta Neon Knots

♪On the seventh day of Bottega Veneta neon colors shine bright, in the classic Knot clutch it’s a sheer delight! ♪

 

From the moment I laid eyes on the vibrant Bottega Veneta Knot in neon lizard skin, I was hooked. The pairing of neon pink, orange, and yellow lizard skin with oxidized silver hardware results in a scintillating optical feat. This Bottega Veneta Knot Clutch screams out FUN, offering the much needed pop of color that our little black dresses or jeans and plain tops desire.

 

Day 6: Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Nappa Tote

♪On the sixth day of Bottega Veneta dive under the sea, with the color of this Intrecciato tote named Anemone! ♪

Bottega Veneta Spring 2010 Handbags

One of the most amazing aspects of my job is the opportunity to look at handbags in showrooms. It is triple the delight when the bags we are looking at are months away from being available to the general public. If you asked me five years ago what I would be doing today, this would not be on my list. But I am beyond thrilled it is.

Visiting the Bottega Veneta showroom was a highlight of our NYC trip. Just as we arrived in the showroom, we were greeted by a fresh set of Spring 2010 handbags. The bags had only been seen previously on the runway in Milan a week prior. Now it was our turn to examine them closely in all of their glory.

When you look at a Bottega Veneta bag, one of the main aspects that intrigues me (and should be taken into consideration by any buyer) is how exactly the bag was made. Tomas Maier and the Bottega Veneta team continue to go above and beyond when creating their pieces. There is a story behind every item, every color, every technique, and every material. Now if we could have the pleasure of sitting down with Tomas Maier to see into his vision our lives would be complete. We can dream, right?

The Spring 2010 collection from Bottega Veneta centered around cream colored clothing which allows the wearer to play with colorful accessories. That is precisely what the BV bags delivered: lusciously rich hues with the attention to detail that has become synonymous with the brand.

Bottega Veneta Bag and Jacket

Ah, my love of Bottega Veneta leather runs deep. So deep that I spent a good hour talking with Vlad and our friend at BV about every possible home item from Bottega Veneta I would use in my English Manor. Yes, an English Manor, which sounds entirely cool and fits nicely into my dream world.

Until the day that my home is draped in Bottega Veneta leather from head-to-toe comes, I will attempt to focus on the handbags. Ok, I can’t. Did you see this amazing Bottega Veneta Leather Motocross Jacket?