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While the Italian luxury brand calls this The Mini Pouch, do not confuse it with existing ones that come with the same name, because these come with a chunky chain instead of the slim leather shoulder strap, an ornate upgrade of sorts.

Finished with either gold or silver hardware depending on the leather’s colour, the chunky chain makes for a lovely contrast against the soft and voluminous body. The reworked chain can be worn slung across the body, or worn as a belt bag looped high around the waist or sitting low on the hip.

There’s just one size for now, measuring 22 cm wide and 13 cm high that will work equally well for the fashionable lads, and the price point of SGD3090 is pretty attractive for a bag/brand that’s much coveted these days. Besides, the fuss-free magnetic frame closure is a plus, and the creased leather effect has grown to become a new signature of the house, so much so there really isn’t a need for any logos or embellishments for fellow fashion lovers to know this is clearly Bottega Veneta, even from afar.

For more information, please visit BOTTEGAVENETA.com

IMAGE: BOTTEGA VENETA