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When Bottega Veneta sends flowers down the runway, they aren’t just styling props destined to wilt post-show. These meticulously crafted bouquets aren’t even typical fashion accessories. Far more intriguing, they are part of the brand’s collection of home items, decor and textiles.
Despite resembling crochet flowers from afar, they are not made from yarn. Instead, each bouquet consists of leather flowers that mimic sunflowers and violets. An equally astounding trompe l’oeil leather wrapper lovingly embraces them, further resonating with Bottega Veneta’s ‘Craft in Motion’ mantra.
To replicate the delicate floral forms, artisans weave leather strips, showcasing a level of skill while exploring playful innovation. Pushing creative boundaries, they transform leather into beautiful works that blur the lines between fashion and craft.
With these collectible objets d’art, Bottega Veneta presents an everlasting bloom in a world of fleeting trends and transient beauty. Secured with a co-axial leather cord, the Sunflower Bouquet and Violet Flower Bouquet are for sale in limited quantities on Bottega Veneta’s online store, albeit at a hefty price tag of SGD12,130.
