If you go to Bottega for the craft this may be the season to checkout from the house. Louise Trotter debuted her work with a priority to put the workshop front and centre and the wearer close to mind.
The route back to the beginning seems to be the motto throughout the line-up. Venice brings extravagance, New York brings energy and Milan brings essentialism, a trio that mirrors the brand’s own journey and nods to Laura Braggion’s tenure at the brand. What binds it all is soft functionality born from Intrecciato, the original weave that returns at its classic nine and twelve millimetre scales and is seen throughout the clothing and accessories.
As for the clothing, there is summer-weight tailoring, Nappa leather trench coats with give, and cotton-lined evening gowns where internal structure matters. Both womenswear and menswear are made in factories and workshops that are usually the preserve of Italian masculine tailoring, putting the details and grit on the forefront.
Accessories, which the house is beloved for, are also a point of pride in the collection. The Lauren was seen with different proportions, the Knot appeared with a softer hold and the Cabat can be cut away to form a clutch, with its triangular bones quietly informing shoulder construction in the clothing. New offerings include the Squash, an elongated Framed Tote and the Crafty Basket that stands as a showcase of handwork at the highest level.
It’s also important to note that Bottega Veneta turns sixty in 2026, and Louise marked the moment by asking Steve McQueen to create the show’s sound. The artist responds with ’66–’76, an audio work that folds Nina Simone and David Bowie’s recordings of “Wild Is the Wind” into a duet.
For this line-up, the takeaway is straightforward, the brand presented a wardrobe that respects your day with smart tailoring, leather effortlessly woven into the pieces, and lived-in bags.
