Over the weekend Bottega Veneta presented its Fall 2020 collection at Milan Fashion week. Though this is only young designer Daniel Lee’s third runway show for the brand, Lee is already a household name. He took the industry by storm with the introduction of The Pouch last year. Lee’s new designs and modern aesthetic was embraced by many, helping the brand see tremendous growth and financial success in the second half of 2019.
While it often takes designers a few seasons to find their groove at a brand, Lee appeared to adapt quickly, modernizing and refreshing the brand just as parent company Kering had hoped. Even still, some brand loyal fans of Bottega Veneta expressed disappointment with the brand’s many changes. However, for fall 2020, Lee has embraced Bottega’s rich history, seamlessly marrying the old Bottega’s brand DNA with his new vision.
Lee embraced Intrecciato weave this season, showcasing one of Bottega’s most iconic brand elements throughout the collection. Sometimes it was exaggerated and oversized, but mostly it appeared throughout in its classic form. There were woven Pouches, of course, in addition to both crossbody and hobo iterations. The standout intrecciato piece came in the form of a top handle, doctor’s bag-like shape. This new silhouette appeared to have a frame like closure and also featured a longer leather strap with a knotted finish. View all of the bags below.
[Images via Bottega Veneta and Vogue Runway]
Gorgeous collection!
Great content! Super high-quality! Keep it up! 🙂
I’m in love with Bottega. They’re the only bags I want now.
This is such an amazing collection (though the giant cross body did make me giggle a bit).
The bags are ok. Except for the hideous clutch. The RTWs are mediocre at best.
Interesting collection and #9 in black or white is gorgeous! I do see a use for the overlarge crossbody since it could comfortably carry my St. Bernard, a months worth of groceries or my triplet 5 year old daughter’s when they are too tired to walk! So many great options!
What a nice collection! I think it might speak to both the old BV generation as well as the new. Loving a few of them!
Since I never paid much attention to Bottega before Daniel Lee, I can’t tell for sure, but isn’t the weave puffier now than before? I remember it being a bit thinner/”floppier” before?
You never paid much attention before because, it used to be a not-in-your-face, stealth, just a word of mou brand. Now, even if it doesnt have a logo, it would be very hard to not notice it due to massive social media campaign.
Love the updated spin on their old hobo. Everything looks fresh and vibrant. Well done, BV!
Fabulous, beautiful, creative, well made bags! Bottega Veneta really knocked it out of the park with this collection!
Is the small weave a bit puffier now than with the previous CD?
It’s definitely different. I can’t tell if it’s because the leather is more polished (my current Tambura, though new, is fairly matte) or if the normally raw edged leather is somehow sealed… or indeed a bit thicker, causing that puffy look. But yes, it’s noticeably different.
Any old BV fan that can confirm or deny?
BV is one of those brands in 2019/2020 that even if I don’t want any of their pieces for myself, I appreciate the art and creativity so MUCH. There’s a lot of “safe” going on in the fashion world these days, especially with the amount of product that apparently has to come out (it’s insane how many new models from the top brands come out per MONTH), I like their consistent but creative style.
Beautiful collection. I love it.
RIP bank account.
Absolutely beautiful collection and I agree with the other posters that BV is the most innovative right now.
Absolutely gorgeous!!!!! Love the colors, the weaving just a great collection!
I love the bright white one. The bag in #3 is so huge the person carrying it could climb in. WOW. haha
One looks like Zoe kravitz hair got snatched and turned into bag and the other looks like a Zara bag I have that’s recycled plastic and hand weaved. I like the bag but I would not pay top dollars for such basic weave bag. It’s ugly
Truly spectacular collection, except for the octopus bags.
Top handle + Crossbody strap + Intrecciato weave + Neutral tan color? SOLD. When are these available for purchase!?
Top handle + Crossbody strap + Intrecciato weave + Neutral tan color? SOLD. When are these available for purchase!?
I can see twisted bags/clutches be a hit next.