For some reason, I haven’t dedicated a full length post to Bottega Veneta on my blog so far. Tomas Maier, the creative mind behind the brand, is, after all, one of the fashion designers I admire the most. So, I’ll take this chance and, instead of enumerating my favourite Milan Fashion Week collections, I’ll talk about the one that moved me the most.
“Bottega” in Italian means craftsman’s workshop, and indeed, under the direction of Tomas Maier, the brand stands out as one of the highest craftsmanship. He once explained that he only accepted the position of creative director after he had visited Bottega Veneta’s workshop in Vicenza. “It was there that I saw that the talent, techniques and traditions that have been kept alive by the workshop’s artisans are unmatched.” Adding “innovative, functional and personal design” to technique rooted in tradition, Maier masters the art of seamlessly blending the classic with the contemporary.
The Bottega Veneta woman is so refined. These were the first words which came into my mind when I saw the collection. That refinement that you, as a woman, want to know that designers have in mind when they create for women: you desire your clothes to be beautiful, feminine, romantic, but to reflect your other qualities too, that you are bold and full of personality. I loved the unfinished necklines and exposed seams which outlined the sculptural forms of those beautiful coats in yellow, red (how wonderfully refreshing were those colours) and black and white, the artful mixture of textures and fabric construction, the colourful painterly motifs, but also the variety of little black dresses. I can’t take my eyes off that beaded black dress (image 7) that envelopes the body so beautifully. Mr. Maier’s dresses seem perfect, a harmony of precision in cut, attention to detail and study in woman’s body movement.
photos: Vogue.com
My fave collection at Milan. I blogged about this too for VLM’s blog.
Hope you are well Ada.
You already know about my love for Bottega, so I guess I won’t say much today. It was a gorgeous collection, as always. There were some other BV collections that I loved more, but as far as BV goes, there’s always something beautiful and desirable there.
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There were BV collections that I also loved more, but as you say, Natalia, there’s always something desirable in every of their collections, and this one is my favourite from MFW anyway.
Elegance and craftsmanship: those are the words that come to my mind when I think of this label. The silhouettes, cuts and colours of the FW collections are, once again, stunning. I’m glad we share this Italian fashion favourite!
What a gorgeous and timelessly elegant collection! The silhouettes and details are just beautiful!
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I did not have time to check MFW, Ada, but this collection really speaks to me; starting with the bold colored coats to the amazing ruffles and the hairstyle of the models. And yes, BV is something always beautiful to watch 😉
I absolutely loved this collection for so many reasons, and you are right, refinement is the right word. It was especially the blend of black and autumn colours that had my heart. I loved the shoes as well and I saw at least two bags that I wouldn’t mind having if I had unlimited budget.
Beautiful – ladylike, but with an edge.
oh, that first image is just so striking! i love all of these dresses. i adore the structure balanced with the soft feminine drapery.
Stunning, stunning. Love that last dress. I walked into BV store last week and found it way too pricy though!
love Bottega Veneta sooo much but regrettably they are sooo expensive, last Christmas I bought their new fragrance, still expensive but I really reccomend it, even their perfume has style!!
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