One Bag, Two Ways: Rihanna and Her Bottega Veneta Kalimero Bucket Bag

From downtown cool to uptown chic

Rihanna Bottega Veneta Kalimero Two Ways

Bottega Veneta has undergone many iterations of change, particularly in the last 6 years. Following in his predecessor’s footsteps, Matthieu Blazy will be remembered for his modern, artful interpretation of Bottega Veneta’s heritage and the long list of fans he captured during his tenure.

The Kalimero Bag, Matthieu Blazy’s first bag for the House, has been integral to Blazy’s design process through his time at Bottega Veneta. The bag introduced an entirely new take on classic BV Intrecciato, woven entirely by hand without being sewn. Part of Blazy’s legacy at the House, Kalimero weave explored new ideals of artisanal engineering, later being introduced on other shapes and silhouettes.

While her boyfriend A$AP Rocky has been one of Blazy’s biggest fans and muses, Rihanna, our ultimate style icon, is also a fan of the House. Earlier this week in New York, RiRi paid homage to the man of the moment with not one but two head-turning looks featuring the Bottega Veneta Kalimero Bucket Bag. As usual, we are obsessed.

The Kalimero Dressed Down

While running around the city earlier this week, RiRi braved the freezing temps the only way one should: with a statement-making fur coat. She paired baggy denim with a hoodie and suede work boots. Of course, her look was made complete with statement jewelry and a statement bag: the Kalimero Bucket bag in black.

Rihanna Bottega Veneta Kalimero 2
Kalimero Bucket Bag, $5,900

The Kalimero Dressed Up

Later that week, the musically talented skincare mogul and mom wore the New Yorker uniform—head-to-toe black—when heading out one night. She paired the same Kalimero bag with an oversized leather bomber, over-the-knee slouchy boots, and her signature statement sunglasses.

Rihanna Bottega Veneta Kalimero
Kalimero Bucket Bag, $5,900

Images courtesy of Bottega Veneta

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CShell

i like this post. well done 🙂

lvlifer

I LOVE this bucket bag!!!!!!! It looks great on Rihanna.

Mrs bsk

I wish I could see the bag.

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