On April 16, iconic designer label Bottega Veneta (pronounced: Bo-TAY-ga Ve-NE-tah) launched its newest home collection during Milan\u2019s Salone del Mobile. The home line-up was born with a single bench design in 2006, and has since evolved into a full collection of luxury lighting, furniture, glassware and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bottega Veneta is one of those mainstay labels in luxury fashion. And although we budget fashionistas are usually priced out of the designer game, it’s useful to know the labels. After all, you have to spot a good dupe when you see one, right? So we’re taking a closer look at Bottega Veneta’s history and what makes this brand so special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fun fact: Bottega Veneta<\/a> launched in 1966 by Renzo Zengiaro and Michele Taddei in Vicenza, Italy. Today, the brand delivers ready-to-wear collections for men and women that are always on-trend and well-made. But the Bottega Veneta reputation was initially built on the quality craftsmanship of signature leather goods \u2014 luggage<\/a>, handbags, and wallets \u2014 and a braiding technique known as Intrecciato.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After the original founders retired from the fashion house in 1990s, the brand’s popularity began to wane. But the direction changed for the better when Giles Deacon, Katie Grand, and Stuart Vevers became the heads of artistic direction in 2000. By 2001, Bottega Veneta was taken over by the world-renowned Gucci Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What sets Bottega Veneta apart from other luxury fashion brands<\/a> is its discreet nature. The company motto, \u201cWhen your own initials are enough,\u201d encapsulates the brand\u2019s position \u2014 that sometimes understated makes the biggest statement. Unlike other labels that regularly flash their own logos, Bottega Veneta tends to be very subtle with the use of its branding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In other words, if you want a high-quality piece, this is your brand. But if you want to be obvious about your designer handbag, try Yves Saint Laurent instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Getting your hands on Bottega Veneta merch is fairly easy, assuming you have the budget. Bottega Veneta boutiques can be found across the world. You can also shop the brand online at the official websiteThe secret sauce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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