So for Fall 2010, Bottega has a new fabrication in which they made cellophane paper look like leather (it is woven together with leather). Just thought it’d be interesting to point out that that is the reverse of what they have here, leather woven to look like raffia (there is actual raffia woven in). Oh, … Continue reading “Bottega Veneta Boston Woven Leather Tote”
After all the talk of this new Bottega Veneta bag I ordered, I thought it’s about time I reviewed it. I wanted to wait for it to arrive in stores in February but it is all over the ads already! This is a total trend bag even though it has a classic shape and feel … Continue reading “Bottega Veneta Superlight in Yolk”
Studs are out and grommets are in! I am proclaiming this because I did not buy a single studded bag during the whole studded trend hubbub and I did order a grommet bag, from Bottega Veneta actually =) I have a very particular buying habit, you would be surprised at how little risk I take, … Continue reading “Bottega Veneta Vit Lisse Grommet Clutch”
I’m so jealous, because I know that Reese Witherspoon in all likelihood got this beauty for free! It’s the epitome of timeless perfection — especially in black — and it makes for a wonderful carry-all. The only drawback is that it doesn’t close on the top, making it a poor choice as a bag to … Continue reading “Reese Witherspoon’s Bottega Veneta Woven Tote”
Guest blog by Liza Powel O’Brien It was a bit of a Bagsnob reunion in Beverly Hills last Thursday, as Tina and Kelly (fresh back from Asia) and Liza (fresh back from the grocery store) convened at Bottega Veneta on Rodeo to check out the trunk show for Spring 2010. Liza spent much of her … Continue reading “Spring On Rodeo: Bottega Veneta Spring 2010 Preview”
It was love at first sight for me and this Bottega. I love their classics but it’s the classic with a twist that I always end up buying. This has the signature woven leather but the border and handles are lined with grommets adding an updated hipness. This one giant tote with no interior compartments, … Continue reading “Bottega Veneta Woven Tote with Grommets”