Amanda Mull September 27, 2010 Bottega Veneta

Fashion Week Handbags: Bottega Veneta Spring 2011

While the entirety of Italian fashion is busy making itself over in technicolor, leave it to Tomas Maier and Bottega Veneta to step back for a moment to remind us all of the not-insignificant charms of a functional, neutral, well-made luxury bag. That description might seem like it would portend a collection of boredom, but quite the contrary – Bottega Veneta Spring 2011 speaks softly, but carries a big stick.

With these designs, Maier sends a clear message – a bag doesn’t have to have a gimmick to be great. Texture and ease abounds in this collection, and that translates into exotics, frayed edges and a host of variations on Bottega’s traditional intrecciato theme. The results are functional and beautiful, and there’s not a fad in sight.

Photos via Style.com.

raw

luxe, but a bit boring!
Hect

Classic very bottega not the most thrilling of collections color and texture wise but you can never go wrong with bottega
Melina Starr

Obsessed with #s 1 and 23. They are beautiful, classic BV – elegant and understated. Not so crazy about the hairy ones though. http://www.missknowitall.com
Babe Phat

I JUST CANT STOP STARING AT NO.21 IS VER ARTISTIC!!!
babe

I love it!
Connie

Can anyone see my mouth watering from here?! My favs are the Bottega ’1′ & the Bottega ’20!’ They are very nicely done! Hold on while I wipe the drull from my face. lol
mochababe73

I don’t see much that I like about this collection. It’s a bit schizophrenic. I only like number 15 (the clutch), and that’s it.
louch

THIS is how to make a bag collection. Stunning. Simple, elegant, understated. I am sure there will be other colours available. Don’t like the hairy bags but – looks like they are fraying and about to fall apart.
Lianne

Nice. I especially like the dark brown with the letter flap.
Ana JB

I just LOVE B.Veneta’s bags… So sad that here in Montreal, Holt Renfrew doesnt have all the bags :(
Nola

I’m kinda bored with these…bummer cuz I usually love BV
merve

Now thats more like it. I think my heart missed a beat.
shopper

These are great! I love the textures
Connie

This is the next best thing to attending a fashion week show! Thank you for posting these handbags.
Zoe

I only like the clutches, but they did push the envelope for their brand.
I’m sure alot love the bags. The always find a way to change it up?
nancy poling

I’ve always considered purses a rather boring accessory. That’s why I usually buy a red one if I can. Hm, there’s got to be a comment out there about what kind of woman carries red.
Jo

They r lovely… I always love Bottega Veneta bags… very understated brand!
nini

I love 20!! It looks perfect for work! (ipad)
Mousse

I’m loving the new cabats. (ipad)
Jelita78

oh thank god there’s still somebody staying true to its roots!
this is definitely the best collection EVER!! (ipad)
helen

What a nice variety here. (ipad)
nini

# 20 (ipad)
nini

#20 is sooo suitable for work. (ipad)
nini

But my manager will think I’m prodigal. (ipad)