Get to Know: Bottega Veneta

 Here at Siopaella, we love a good logo- whether it's the classic Chanel CC, the iconic LV or that monogram Gucci. When it comes to branded bags, our customers have got them sussed too! We bet you could spot that monogram Louis Vuitton print a mile down the road- am I right?

However, we also have some incredible designer bags in store that sometimes aren't as instantly recognizable. One such designer is Bottega Veneta. Crafted in Italy, this fashion house adopts a philosophy of discretion and subtlety when it comes to their bags, so if you think you'll see a a giant BV brandished on the front of their bags, think again!

 Tomas Maier, Bottega's Creative Director says;

"Luxury is a point of view that is more about what you hide than what you show. It is relentless pursuit of excellence and quality for its own sake and your own pleasure: not to show off."

In essence, Bottega Veneta let their bags speak for themselves, and as they so eloquently put it, "Its language is silence, audible only to those who listen."

But fear not- after reading this blog post, we can guarantee you'll be speaking that Bottega language as if its your native tongue... because even though branding is not this fashion houses' cup of tea, craftsmanship most certainly is, and we're going to show you exactly how to recognize it!

 'Intrecciato' is a leather weaving technique that is without a doubt, Bottega's signature. Reinterpreted and refreshed from season to season with different types of leather in different colours, yet rooted in tradition and artisan values, as can be seen from the intricate, hand crafted weaves which are developed in leather workshops in Italy.