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Bottega Veneta Butterfly Bag

Bottega Veneta Butterfly Bag

3.10.2008 | by Megs | under: Bottega Veneta Handbags

Bottega Veneta Butterfly Bag
Bottega Veneta Butterfly Bag

I told you earlier I am slow moving today and the slothness continues. It is not like the weather is helping; while we are not snowed in it is dreary and rain is imminent. Really the only thing on my mind is eating another brownie (ok row of brownies) and going back to bed. But as I sat here looking out the window on this dull day, there was a spark of life. One single butterfly flew by my window and landed on the leaves of the bush in front of my window. It was that little sign, that little ‘the world is beautiful’, that is keeping me awake and feeling refreshed. There is something so whimsical about butterflies that shows the miracles of life. And from a company as established and elegant as Bottega Veneta, it was a brilliant idea to tap into the butterfly print with the Bottega Veneta Butterfly Bag. Designed with putty intrecciato leather, there are butterfly print design in patches on the front. The drawstring braided handle is reminiscent of spring and summer as it is threaded through brass eyelets. I am almost as obsessed with what is inside as what is outside of the bag; the blue suede lining. I was reminded of the Neiman Marcus Anniversary Judith Leiber clutch when I saw this bag, but this is better. Bottega Veneta never ceases to amaze me. $2,820 through Net A Porter.

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15 Comments »

classicbag says:
on March 10th, 2008 at 1:01 PM

I’ve been a Bottega fan for years. I got my first Bottega 35 years ago. I have 6 bags, 2 briefcases, & 1 checkbook/card holder. That said, I’m not crazy about the printing on the leather. I think it cheapens it. Bottega is such a classic …. I’d prefer they keep it that way.

 
Claire says:
on March 10th, 2008 at 1:01 PM

Weird…it looks like something an old lady would wear to the market

 
LucianaW says:
on March 10th, 2008 at 4:04 PM

I agree with you megs…brilliant idea…this is so cute and practical. I love. :grin:

 
Diane says:
on March 10th, 2008 at 5:05 PM

I actually love this bag. If this bag did not have the butterflys it would actually be uninteresting and something we have all seen 1000 times at many different price points. But, with soft butterflys on the leather it adds tremendous interest and will turn heads.

 
my new bag says:
on March 10th, 2008 at 6:06 PM

I am such a fan of BV, but find their metal clasps too small to the function,
makes me worry they will not hold up. Or is this strap metal-less?

But I would love this bag anyway, if it was free, or even much cheaper

 
Jennifer says:
on March 10th, 2008 at 8:08 PM

What is Beauty? http://www.vanelly.com

 
amanda says:
on March 11th, 2008 at 2:02 AM

I really love the print, I’m just not too crazy about the shame of the bag. :???:

 
amanda says:
on March 11th, 2008 at 2:02 AM

errr, shape! not shame!

 
mette says:
on March 11th, 2008 at 5:05 AM

This bag look refreshing. I woudn´t buy it for myself,but I´d like to see someone else carrying it. :smile:

 
SweetPea says:
on March 11th, 2008 at 7:07 AM

I don’t like this bag…do not like people or animal prints on my bags.

 
Yen says:
on March 11th, 2008 at 9:09 AM

I’ve seen this bag in the BV boutiques in Hong Kong. It also comes in black. It’s not a great bag. Not very practical and the shape is a bit wierd to carry. It feels like a big drawstring bag. With the price tag, I could get a classic Veneta and a small cosmetic bag in the lovely shades of spring.

 
shan says:
on March 11th, 2008 at 11:11 AM

The bag looks very whimsical - I like it. The shape does seem like it could be a little odd to carry, but I would def at least try it on and take it for a spin around the store!

 
Celine says:
on March 11th, 2008 at 1:01 PM

The butterflies really cheapen it.

 
Alegra says:
on March 12th, 2008 at 3:03 PM

I Love this bag!

 
jburgh says:
on April 27th, 2008 at 10:10 AM

I have to disagree with several of you. I own this bag in black. It is TDF. The butterflies do not look cheap at all. It is great to wear and very practical. Easy to access and fits well on the shoulder. The workmanship is amazing…something you definitely need to see in person.

 
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