True fashionistas and luxury handbag collectors love Bottega Veneta. While most of the brand's handbags, purses, and other accessories exhibit an intentional lack of logos and branding, those in the know can spot a Bottega Veneta bag through recognizable styles and designs.
Experienced leather workers started Bottega Veneta in the 1960s in Venice, Italy. The company was founded on the idea that quality craftsmanship is enough to create a loyal customer base and a foothold in the fashion industry. Today, the luxury brand continues to prove that idea and produce beautiful bags that are made to last.
‘When Your Own Initials Are Enough’
When established luxury brands began advertising their products on billboards and splashing their logos across every handbag and product produced, Bottega Veneta set itself apart from the crowd. With intentionally logo-less designs, the brand knew they would have to do something creative to compete with the likes of Chanel, Gucci, and Prada.
Founders Michele Taddei and Rezo Zengiaro had worked in fine leatherwork since their teens. They knew the world-renowned reputation of high-quality Italian leather. Their knowledge and experience in leatherworking were the perfect foundation from which to start a luxury brand.
Taddei and Zengiaro chose to let the quality of their bags speak louder than the company's logo and branding. This decision led to the adoption of the company slogan, "when your own initials are enough," which was a slight dig at the rise of loud logo-adorned products from competing luxury brands.
To this day, Bottega Veneta has held true to their slogan. The company produces the finest quality Italian leather handbags, purses, and accessories. If you are looking for gorgeous Bottega craftsmanship, explore The Purse Ladies' selection of pre-owned Bottega Veneta bags.
The Intrecciato Weave
Bottega Veneta may have started late in the game when you compare the brand to other luxury European fashion houses. However, the youthful company promotes the idea that modernity translates to innovation. The innovators Zengiaro and Taddei developed a new style of leatherworking called the Intrecciato Weave.
The Intrecciato Weave is present in the majority of Bottega Veneta handbag designs. The weave pattern was created using superfine leather that could be worked in the machinery available at the time. The leather is woven together to create an exceptionally strong and durable fabric. This durability for daily use suits the manufacturing of accessories, most particularly handbags and footwear.
The Intrecciato Weave became the fashion house's primary branding symbol. Recognizable from afar, the construction of a Bottega Veneta handbag speaks for the brand even when the design foregoes a visible logo. When they see a Bottega Veneta woven bag carried down the street, most fashionistas will know it immediately.
Well-Crafted and Well-Loved
While the handbags gained popularity among Venetians at the beginning of the brand's success, their monumental rise to fashion house fame was thanks to the love and publicity the quality bags received from influencers of the time. One of the most famous fans of Bottega Veneta was Andy Warhol. Warhol frequented their flagship store in New York City and was photographed with products from the brand. His love for Bottega Veneta ran so deep that he even produced a short film inspired by the company.
Bottega Veneta became even more of a cult favorite when Lauren Hutton carried a Bottega Veneta clutch in the 1980 hit film American Gigolo. Seeing movie stars, artists, and even Jackie Kennedy carrying the brand proved to the industry that Bottega Veneta was in-trend, and suddenly, everyone with an eye for style wanted a bag.
Bottega Veneta founded a workshop called the Scuola dei Maestri Pellettieri to preserve the company's tradition of exceptional craftsmanship, training new leather workers in the methods that create the brand's iconic bags. If you have an eye for style, a Bottega Veneta bag should be your next purse investment. Whether new or pre-owned, a handbag from this iconic brand elevates your style and wardrobe.
Why You Should Buy Bottega With The Purse Ladies
At The Purse Ladies, we have a wide selection of second-hand Bottega Veneta bags available. Preloved designer handbags allow you to grow your own luxury collections at attainable prices.
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