PHOTO COURTESY OF BOTTEGA VENETA
It’s a bag. It’s a charm. It’s an entire lanyard situation. Meet the Candy Bang Bang, Bottega Veneta’s most gloriously unhinged take on what a bag actually needs to be. The original Bang Bang, shaped like a vanity case, holds daily essentials like an iPhone, lipbalm and SLG. Complete with top handle and detachable strap, the day-to-night style balances chic appeal with everyday versatility.
Now, it arrives in a new size for summer 2026. As the Italian fashion house’s official micro category, Candy already extends to silhouettes like the Cassette and Jodie. This time, it’s the Bang Bang’s turn to join the lineup. Shrunk to teeny-tiny proportions at 12.5 cm by 9 cm, the vanity case feels less like a bag and more like a full-fledged statement piece.
Crafted in Intrecciato piccolo nappa leather, the Candy Bang Bang unzips via dual zip closures to reveal a single compartment. While compact, it still holds travel-sized essentials and AirPods comfortably. In Lava Red, the volcanic hue turns heads instantly, whether draped around the wrist, worn as a lanyard or clipped onto a larger tote like the new-in Barbara.
Then again, why stop at one layer of Intrecciato? Lean further into the playful styling by adding one, or several, of Bottega Veneta’s signature animal and alphabet charms. Retailing at SGD2620, the Candy Bang Bang is now available at Marina Bay Sands, Paragon and the brand’s Singapore online store.
