Bottega Veneta Barbed Leather Briefcase
Traditionally, anything Bottega Veneta which comes with its trademark intrecciato weave will come in the high thousands, be it the weaved hobos for ladies or the weaved briefcases for men. And that was the whole point, because it would mean you had paid enough to join the crowd in an exclusive club with a difference.
That notion, however, gets thrown out when something like the Bottega Veneta Barbed Leather Briefcase appears. It does not look anything like a typical Bottega Veneta piece, and while the shape and style look vaguely familiar, the intrecciato weave, missing.
Instead, all you get is a soft calf leather briefcase (40.5 cm by 32 cm) which has a hand-cut, twisted detailing that resembles barbed wire running along the fringes of the bag. It also retails for much less (get it online at Mr Porter for GBP1665), which leads me to a question.
Would you be willing to pay much less to get a Bottega Veneta without its recognisable weave (and perhaps lose the recognition you would otherwise get), or do you think it is a great entry-level piece regardless?
Your thoughts?
Image: Bottega Veneta
Weaves = classic. New designs like this one, seasonal perhaps? A bold move I would say. But nevertheless like what you have mentioned, it’s a great entry-level piece. Love the barbs.
I’d go for the weave and be willing to splurge for it. Nonetheless, a great value for money entry-level piece for those unwilling to splurge (A Bottega fan here who sees the intrecciato weave as part of its soul).
I would love to wear it to school, provided I don’t get mugged by the London rioters. (T)
what happened BV? don’t like this at all. (FB)
I don’t think it’s about the recognition because i believe all us fashiniti’s can differentiate between a high quality fashionable piece and something bought at cheaper retailers… it’s just that this bag doesn’t look its best.. and BV has done MUCH better.
http://fashion-gourmet.blogspot.com/
I think it would be a fair buy only if you own an intrecciato signature woven leather bag already. (T)
It’s for the BV lover that understands craftsmanship not about showing off, even if it’s woven or not woven. That’s why there’s no logo. (FB)
agree!
Well said! BV is not all about woven. It’s about craftsmanship and high quality materials. There’s the supple leather, the wonderful colors each season and innovations to produce those colors or finishes, the tailoring of RTW, and the luxe of their exotic skins.
I totally agree with Kevin and Uclaboi. Some BV fans do not want to show off and this barbed briefcase is a great example of it.
Amazing!!!
It’s unique in its own way. As long as there are no copies, I will consider this version.
Pretty insightful. Thanks!