Bottega Veneta Tornabuoni Maxi Veneta
Aug 4, 2009 / Posted in Bottega Veneta Handbags, Exclusive by Megs Mahoney Dusil.
Updating the classic Veneta, the Bottega Veneta Tornabuoni Maxi Veneta is named after the technique used to create the dimension on this bag. The effect is created by carefully double twisting individual strips of leather. This technique is seen vertically across the entire bag. The process is time consuming and complex to accurately perfect and position. Bottega Veneta always finds a way to revamp their classic bags to offer a new interpretation that stays true to the original but brings new fresh innovation forward.
This bag and process, Tornabuoni, is named for one of the most elegant streets in Florence, Italy. Via Tornabuoni is located in the heart of the fashion district in Florence and dates back to the 14th century. The street and plaza remain the historic and luxury epicenter of the city.
This bag is named perfectly. The weaving technique gives a scaled appearance, which adds dimension. The color, Uluru Red, has garnered attention from the Bottega Veneta crowd already. Uluru Red is an orange-red hue that fluctuates in different lighting with its glazed finish. In order to emphasize the effect, a firmer material is necessary, which is why Bottega prefers a shinier, tougher goatskin versus the supple Nappa leather.
Being a new Veneta interpretation, I basically have nothing to complain about with this bag. Fact is I am more of a Nappa lover. Keeping in mind that Nappa would not yield the desired Tornabuoni effect, I still wish there could be a way to get it done. One can dream.
The dimensions are 9.8 x 21.5 x 1.2 inches. If interested, buy through Bottega Veneta for $3380.
I am a Veneta fan !!! I really think that the Veneta shape is the best bag ever … it is my pillow when I travel ;o))
I love the color…Years ago when I saw the BV bags, I did not like them but then, they kind of grew on me…I like bags with distinctive shapes and colors…and the the Tornabuoni has color and shape…
Who could resist this bag when photographed like this? Megs & Vlad, you did good!!! Absolutely beautiful!
I really like this color…at first I wasn’t sure about the texture, but as I look at the pictures it grows on me more & more.
This is my favorite one today!
I love this one!
The colour is great! I love it.
Thank you for the fine photography. The bag looks well made,classic and sturdy. The color is powerfully strong, something I have never had. I think, that the one, who buys this bag must have character alike.
Really really beautiful.
This bag is gorgeous!
Now you have me drooling! Love it
This is on my want list, but in Nero. Gorgeous pictures, again Vlad!
Beautiful I I like the style.
I love this one too! So many beautiful BV’s……….
I have this in nero in the large size and love it!
This bag was made for me!
Niiiiiiice.
I love the shape and the color. I really love this bag.