Kate Moss at Bottega Veneta SS23. Courtesy of Bottega Veneta.
Blazy’s Bottega is one that does more than rejecting the traditional realm of ‘luxury’ rendered by its Italian cousins. It is a realm of thought which peels back a garment from being a mouthpiece to a reflection of pureness. Pure luxury is found here with the confidence of comfort. Instead of devising a collection that sparks popularity in the tag, Blazy whirls luxury at us in a way that hasn’t been seen since the likes of Prada and Jil Sander in the 90s and early 2000s.
Bottega is defined by quality and cut. The bonus: the design team also brilliantly creates fabric combinations and patterns that flatter the body while maintaining a wearable silhouette. Layering light leathers on suits and trenches, Blazy’s intricate patterns are eye-candy for all. They flow out of geometric shapes, wrapping the body. The wearable design of each garment instils a striking fashion image through this symbol of perpetual relevance. Not only are the fabrics made to last in an aesthetic sense, but in a physical sense. Blazy ensures that the wearer can be unprecious about their garment and wear Bottega in a natural way; the effect of ‘special occasion’ clothing can shift into the everyday.
Bottega Veneta SS23. Courtesy of Bottega Veneta.
The tactile richness of leather, the unconventional form of a dress, or the daring simplicity of a shirt over a singlet is something that a sample-size model, alongside everybody else, can wear. The applicability of fashion-for-all stands out like the consistency of silk on yet another beautifully constructed bag.
There is no simplicity here. There is an elegant conciseness to a sweater wrapping the neck, a precision of structure to a billowing fur coat over a tank top, and a pattern of thought that softens a leather blazer to perfection.
Summer 23 at Bottega is nothing if not meticulous.