Bottega Veneta Ostrich Feathered Wonderbird Flat Thong Sandals
By Bottega Veneta
Located in London, GB
Bottega Veneta Ostrich Feathered Wonderbird Flat Thong Sandals Pink lambskin sandals designed with a vibrant ostrich feather embellishment.
BOTTEGA VENETA green ostrich-effect buffed goatskin cashmere lined gloves Sz.8
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BOTTEGA VENETA dark green ostrich-effect buffed goatskin cashmere lined gloves Sz.8 Reference: TGAS/F00651 Brand: Bottega Veneta Material: Leather Color: Green Pattern: Animal Print ...
Bottega Veneta Beige Ostrich Leather Clutch Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in London, GB
This rare piece features a beige ostrich skin exterior. Among the most premium exotic leathers, ostrich skin is recognisable by the playful polka-dot-patterned pores across its facade.
auth BOTTEGA VENETA black OSTRICH Loafers Flats Shoes 38
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Bottega Veneta loafers in black ostrich leather. Have been worn and are in excellent condition.
BOTTEGA VENETA Cabat Intrecciato woven tan brown ostrich leather tote bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BOTTEGA VENETA Cabat Intrecciato woven tan brown ostrich leather tote bag Reference: TGAS/F00610 Brand: Bottega Veneta Model: Cabat Material: Leather Color: Tan Brown Pattern: Animal...
Bottega Veneta Veneta Hobo Ostrich Large
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Bottega Veneta Veneta Hobo Ostrich Large is a timelessly elegant bag with a casual silhouette.
Bottega Veneta peach Ostrich feather sandal
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Toronto, CA
Description:Step into a world of luxury and elegance with these stunning Bottega Veneta Peach Ostrich Feather Sandals. Perfect for making a bold fashion statement, these sandals are ...
Bottega Veneta Lauren 1980 Clutch Ostrich
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 7", Width 10", Depth 3" Designer: Bottega Veneta Model: Lauren 1980 Clutch Ostrich Exterior Material: Ostrich Exterior Color: Purple Interi...
Bottega Veneta Envelope Briefcase Ostrich Large
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Clochette, Keys, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 2", Height 12.5", Width 15.5", Depth 3.5" Designer: Bottega Veneta Model: Envelope Briefcase Ostrich Large Exterior ...
Bottega Veneta Roma Bag Ostrich Medium
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 10", Width 14.5", Depth 8" Designer: Bottega Veneta Model: Roma Bag Ostrich Medium Exterior Material: Ostrich, Exotic Exter...
Bottega Veneta Roma Bag Ostrich Small
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Keys, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 7", Width 12", Depth 6", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Bottega Veneta Model: Roma Bag Ostrich Small Exterior...
Bottega Veneta Pocket Frame Shoulder Bag Intrecciato Ostrich Medium
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Bottega Veneta Pocket Frame Shoulder Bag Intrecciato Ostrich Medium is both understated, yet very elegant.
Bottega Veneta Pocket Frame Shoulder Bag Intrecciato Ostrich Medium
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Bottega Veneta Pocket Frame Shoulder Bag Intrecciato Ostrich Medium is both understated, yet very elegant.
Bottega Veneta Scaglie Convertible Tote Ostrich with Intrecciato Trim Large
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Bottega Veneta Scaglie Convertible Tote Ostrich with Intrecciato Trim Large is a rare, luxurious, understated tote made for everyday excursions and light traveling.
Bottega Veneta Yellow/Black Ostrich And Python Ankle Strap Pumps Size 39
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Crafted out of exotic ostrich and python skin, these pumps will add a luxe touch to your overall look.
2013 Versace Atelier Crystal Embellished Patent Leather Bondage Mini Dress
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE F/W 13 Look #46 Versace Atelier Black Embellished Tulle and Patent Leather Corset Dress. Directly from the Runway to you. Actual runway sample. This striking piece from 20...
Emilio Pucci S/S 2012 Runway Unworn Embellished Sheer Lace Cutout Mini Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Emilio Pucci S/S 2012 Runway Unworn Embellished Sheer Lace Cutout Gold Mini Dress Look 31 from the Spring 2012 Collection by Peter Dundas. Size: IT 40 Condition: Unworn with addi...
CARMEN MARC VALVO 90's Vintage Silver Beaded Evening Gown Bridal Wedding Dress
By Carmen Marc Valvo
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Carmen Marc Valvo Vintage 1990's Silver / Grey / Icy cool toned Delicate floral beaded pattern Looks like liquid silk, but it's not silk Sexy square neckline Size USA 12 - easily tai...
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...
UNWORN Christian Dior by John Galliano Hourglass Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress 42
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
An extremely luxurious and CHRISTIAN DIOR signature piece that will last you for years Gorgeous, couture-like piece hand-crafted by the seamstresses in Christian Dior's atelier in Pa...
Norma Kamali red parachute evening set
By Norma Kamali
Located in Austin, TX
NORMA KAMALI red parachute set top: 25" bust, 21" waist size XS skirt : 30.5" waist, 48.5" hips, 28.75" length size S size S ( mannequin is US size 6 )
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
$924Sale Price|30% Off
DONNA KARAN red halter plunge tucked draped evening gown dress L
By Donna Karan
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DONNA KARAN red halter plunge tucked draped evening gown dress L Reference: JHDN/A00050 Brand: Donna Karan Material: Viscose, Blend Color: Red Pattern: Solid Closure: Slip On Lining:...
Manolo Blahnik Chartreuse Chocolate leather Buckle Slip On Mule Low Kitten Heels
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superb Manolo Blahnik Chartreuse & Chocolate coloured leather Slip On Mules with decorative buckle detail and exposed contrast stitching. Size; UK 4.5 / EU 37.5 Heel Height; 2” Condi...
Diego Dolcini early 2000s Tinsel Disco Sling back Court Shoe High Heels 39 / 6
Located in Sheffield, GB
Outrageous Y2K pointed sling backs by Diego Dolcini featuring a heavily embellished sequinned toes, Sling back elasticated leather ankle straps and gold mirrored pilaster heels. Siz...
S/S 1999 Atelier Versace Documented Runway Black Beaded Gown worn by Carmen Kaas
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Versace ATELIER Runway Black Beaded Gown S/S 1999 Collection Italian Size 38 - US 4 Actual Runway sample worn by Carmen Kaas Color: Black Retail back in 1999 was $57,600 Meas...
Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Manfred Thierry Mugler distilled the drama of midnight velvet and the intrigue of bare skin into this impossibly rare devoré cocktail dress: a piece that feels less like clothing and...
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...
$3,710Sale Price|30% Off
rare DOLCE GABBANA Vintage silk oversized coat wide leg crop pants suit IT40 S
By Dolce & Gabbana, D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare DOLCE GABBANA Vintage ivory silk oversized coat wide leg crop pants suit IT40 S Reference: GIYG/A00361 Brand: Dolce Gabbana Designer: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana Material...
Tom Ford for Gucci FW 2002 Runway Black Silk Lace-Up Gown + Mink Stole It. 38
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Black Silk Lace-Up Gown + Mink Stole Italian size - 38 ( can fit bigger sizes also ) F/W 2002 Runway Collection Black silk, Bias cut, Slip-on style. Backle...
S/S 1999 Giorgio Armani Runway Pink Floral Sequin Embroidery Mesh Overlay Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Giorgio Armani’s Spring/Summer 1999 collection, this ethereal pink gown features a fuchsia silk base overlaid with delicate lavender tulle. Intricate floral embroidery, accented...
Bottega Veneta has garnered acclaim over the course of its long history for impeccable quality and unassuming elegance. Known for its signature intrecciato weave as well as the overall superb craftsmanship that characterizes its handbags, jackets, shoes and other items, the Italian luxury fashion house is revered all over the world.
Bottega Veneta was launched in 1966 in Vicenza, Italy, by Michele Taddei and Renzo Zengiaro. Its artisans worked to produce by hand what were primarily leather goods, and from the start, the label’s focus on traditional craft techniques became integral to its now-global reputation for exceptional design.
Developed by Bottega Veneta in the late 1960s, the intrecciato weaving technique gives the brand’s bags their suppleness and strength. The northeastern Italian region where the label was founded was largely associated with clothing back then, and sewing machines at the local ateliers weren’t intended to be used with the strong leather with which Bottega’s artisans were working in order to create the house’s coveted bags, wallets and other accessories.
The precise weaving technique, which sees strips of fine leather woven by hand into a durable and robust pattern, was a practical solution. The resulting style has become a Bottega Veneta signature, making products such as its iconic Intrecciato Hobo handbag instantly recognizable.
Zengiaro left Bottega Veneta during the late 1970s, and Taddei then turned the brand over to his ex-wife, Laura Moltedo, and her second husband, Vittorio Moltedo. Designs took on a bolder look and the traditional craft approach was prioritized. The brand found success in the United States and expanded rapidly throughout the 1980s, becoming popular with celebrities and the cultural elite. American artist Andy Warhol often frequented the house’s Manhattan boutique and even made a short film for the company.
As competition increased during the 1990s, Bottega Veneta’s popularity declined. The company began to see an upswing after Gucci, which is owned by luxury group Kering, acquired them in 2001. Tomas Maier was appointed creative director by Gucci’s Tom Ford and worked to return to the understated beginnings that had defined the brand’s design ethos.
Maier’s celebrated Knot clutch, which was based on a 1978-era design and debuted in 2001, was a result of his enthusiasm for pared-back design as well as his efforts to showcase the house’s legacy of meticulous craftsmanship. In 2006, Bottega opened Scuola della Pelletteria to train the next generation of leatherworking artisans.
In 2018, British designer Daniel Lee took the role of creative director and earned a number of awards and accolades for the label. Before he left in 2021, Lee introduced an array of universally lauded designs such as Bottega Veneta Tire boots, the Cassette bag and the Mini Jodie, which is named after actress Jodie Foster. Matthieu Blazy was named creative director in 2021 following a history of design work for Celine, Maison Martin Margiela, Calvin Klein and other brands.
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