Name us an influencer who doesn’t carry Bottega Veneta bags… It’s ok, we’ll wait. Although, not all day. We bet you can’t think of one… We’ve rounded up the best Bottega Veneta bags that are saturating your feeds right now because the Italian heritage house is truly the bag brand of the moment.
Founded in 1966 and based on the premise that “your own initials are enough” Bottega Veneta never cashed in on fashion’s obsession with logos during the Eighties or Noughties – although the artisan Intrecciato woven leather and chunky chain details they are known for, are recognisable enough… The designer brand’s stealth wealth classicism has chimed with the fashion pack for decades but since 2018 Bottega Veneta has moved onto the A List of desirability.
Why are Bottega Veneta bags so hot right now?
It all comes from a little industry shake-up… 2018 saw Yorkshire-born Daniel Lee appointed as Creative Director. Formerly of Celine, Lee’s modern minimal aesthetic is exactly what the world wants to wear right now when shoppers value longevity, quality and versatility. There is nothing more sustainable than making a considered purchase of an item you truly love and will wear again and again and again…
What are the best Bottega Veneta bags?
The first bag Bottega Veneta launched under Lee was The Pouch – a pillowy soft clutch bag that kind of resembled a cloud. Apparently it was the fastest selling bag in the history of the brand and it’s still a seasonal must-have… although The Mini Pouch is holding it’s own as stiff competition. The Bulb is also a small style that follows a curved shape and is ideal if you just want to carry lipgloss, phone and keys.
The Cassette might be one of the most recognisable Bottega Veneta bags. It’s a smart day style with an adjustable strap which you can wear over the shoulder or cross-body (practical! how refreshing!) Again it comes in that plump woven leather finish particular to Bottega Veneta which is as inviting to stroke as it is to carry. There is a version with a heavyweight gold strap too, giving the bag a little after-dark glow-up, and the Cassette also comes in a breezy bucket shape.
Echoing the avant garde mood of Lee’s ready to wear collections, The Twist is an angular style with a twisted knotted handle and a graphic shape. A step away from the softness of The Cassette and The Pouch, you can carry it by hand or hung over your wrist. The Jodie reuses the knotted handle motif in a softer shoulder silhouette and there are mini styles or super-sized versions. This season it seemed to be the most carried-bag during fashion month… The Double Knot also takes the knotted house signature and applies it to both straps on a shoulder style.
And on those days when only a tote bag will do, The Arco caters to this need. There are shearling, patent, classic leather and suede styles of the roomy carry-all, which features wide woven leather strips that bring a casual ease to the structured shape.
What is Bottega Veneta’s newest bag style?
The Mount was released this summer and has both a leather strap and a chain one so you can switch up your style at will. It also features a sharp envelope-style closure and comes in multiple colours that are all ultra-enticing. Equally sharp is The Structure, an architectural clutch that swoops like the roof of a cantilevered building. We are in love.
Whichever of our pick of the best Bottega Veneta bags you decide to carry, you can be certain it will hold onto its style icon status and prove to remain a beloved pillar of your wardrobe for decades to come…
Scroll through GLAMOUR’s edit of the top 10 Bottega Veneta bags to invest in now and wear forever.
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