Inspiration
LOVR Icons: Bottega Veneta
In the Icons Series, we celebrate the labels that have shaped and defined fashion. This week, we turn to Bottega Veneta — a house that epitomises understated luxury.
Since its inception in Vicenza in 1966, Bottega has refused to participate in cheap tricks or lazy ploys. No logos, no gimmicks — just masterful craftsmanship, premium materials, and a relentless devotion to its worshippers. Today, under Matthieu Blazy, the brand has entered a new chapter: more dynamic, more curious, but still deeply grounded in the idea that true luxury never announces itself.
ENIGMATIC, UNDERSTATED AESTHETIC
Where other brands chase virality, Bottega Veneta leans into its enigmatic aesthetic. It’s the anti-Instagram luxury brand: no monograms, no slogans, no desperate need for validation. Paradoxically, this lends it an undeniable allure. There’s a quiet confidence to the clothes, the soul of the brand in every seam. And then there’s the intrecciato, the iconic woven leather that predates all the passing trends of modern fashion. It’s a language, a tradition, an instantly recognisable signifier of style and sophistication.
A PROUD HISTORY
Bottega isn’t interested in nostalgia, nor is it interested in recreating the past. Bottega is interested in building on tried-and-true traditions to remain in a constant state of evolution. The brand’s roots are in artisanal Italian craftsmanship, and that still matters. You can feel it in the way a trench coat moves, the way an Andiamo bag holds its shape. Blazy’s vision is cerebral, looking towards the future will keeping one foot firmly planted in the brand’s enduring traditions. There’s movement and emotion in his collections. A cosmopolitan sense of transformation. Nothing is obvious or ostentatious, which is exactly the point. Those who opt to wear Bottega don’t follow trends, they respect and adhere to traditions.
In a moment when fashion is often reduced to consistent and everchanging content, Bottega Veneta stands firm in its vision. No trend forecasting, no endless drops, just a quiet and persistent pursuit of excellence and an authentic respect for the souls who craft the clothes, not just those who wear them. Bottega is a brand for those who’ve outgrown the need to show off. For people who see luxury not as status, but as instinct, a way of moving through the world with care, consideration, and timeless style.








