Bottega Veneta
For certain this is the brand that is all about discreet luxury. The shapes are classic, the woven
pattern remains unchanged and still this brand is among the top fashion accessories labels.
It was established by two people - Michele Taddei and Renzo Zengiaro. The establishment year is 1966 and the brand's name means Atelier from Venice. Bottega Veneta is characterized by subtle elegance and beautiful silhouettes in woven leather handbags. Today the product range has been expanded considerably and this fashion label offers clothing for men and women, fragrances, leather handbags, shoes, eyewear, leather stationery and home items, as well as other small leather goods.
The brand has been always proud for its discreet luxury appeal. They even had a marketing campaign under slogan "When you own initials are enough" to emphasize that their were different from the big name and initials printed handbag designers.
In 1980-ties the company was given into hands of Vittorio and Laura Moltedo (parents of the handbag designer Corto Moltedo) and it was the time when Bottega Veneta purses lost their subtle elegant look as the new management went into more trendy designs. Unfortunately this was not what the customers wanted so the brand experienced some tougher times.
In 2001 Gucci bought the company and appointed Tomas Maier as the creative director. And so far he has proven himself beautifully by returning the elegant designs
to these famous handbags.
Bottega Veneta has also seen many Bottega Veneta replicas, unfortunately yes - there is a chance that while buying online (aside from the original store's website) you might get a look alike or so called fake.
Bottega Veneta purses
