Bottega Veneta
Founded in the early 1960's, Bottega Veneta is a manufacturer of consumer goods, producing primarily men's and women's ready-to-wear clothing, small leather goods, and exclusive home items. The company is reputed for quality and exclusivity and its famed signature Intrecciato Line. The company merged with Gucci Group in July 2001.
The Label
Bottega Veneta was launched by Vittorio and Laura Moltedo in 1966. It developed as a family business of luxury leather accessories in Vicenza, near Venice. Today it designs both men's and women's ready-to-wear line. Bottega is seen as a timeless signature brand by many. It is also known for not putting its label or any logos on goods. Bottega Veneta brand boasts distinctive styling, yet is only labelled on the inside. Bottega Veneta’s approach is best summed up by a company slogan that loosely translates as "When your own initials are enough"
The Designer
German-born Tomas Maier took the helm in 2001 and revived the flagging brand by injecting a more modern feel and reworking the traditional woven leather signature.
The Look
At $3,000 per bag, the Bottega handbag boasts classic clean lines, the softest leathers, and a classic palette rather than trend-driven designs. Bottega is most known for its hand-woven leather bags, belts, and shoes. Maier’s ready-to-wear women’s line possesses the same timeless, ultra-luxurious look.
Boutiques
The company currently has boutiques in Italy, Spain, France, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Germany, Russia, Japan, Hong Kong, Guam, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.
In the U.S. Bottega Veneta can be found in:
- Ala Moana Center
- Americana Manhasset
- Atlantic City, NJ
- Bal Harbour Shops
Beverly Hills - Chicago
- Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
- Dallas NorthPark Center
- Houston Galleria
- Las Vegas
- Maui, Shops at Wailea
- Natick Collection (opening winter 2007)
- New York City
- Palm Beach
- San Francisco
- Scottsdale Fashion Square (opening 2008)
- South Coast Plaza
- Waikiki
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