PHOTO COURTESY OF BOTTEGA VENETA
Utility surely seldom looks this refined. Bottega Veneta’s new Intrecciato 1975 backpack makes a compelling case that practicality and craft can indeed share the same silhouette. Catering to those constantly on the move, it combines the house’s signature craftsmanship with genuine everyday function.
The shape reads deceptively simple: a rounded, dome-topped body fitted with a single top handle and two adjustable straps. Look closer, though, and the entire surface is worked in the iconic Intrecciato weave. Interlaced leather strips form that unmistakable texture across silky calfskin, delivering a bag that looks like luxury but behaves like technical gear.
The back panel of the Intrecciato 1975 features padded mesh quilted with the house’s own Intreccio motif, engineered for comfort over hours of wear. Inside, a padded laptop compartment and a zip pocket sit within a lightweight nylon lining that keeps things fuss-free. A front zip pocket handles quick-access essentials like AirPods, a portable charger or sunglasses, so you can avoid rummaging through the main compartment.
At 44 cm high and 32 cm wide, the bag offers generous room without looking bulky in the least. Its supple leather and cleverly concealed front pocket further keep the profile clean. Bottega Veneta offers the backpack in two colourways: classic Black and a rich Midnight Blue, both pairing with silver-tone hardware.
Retailing at SGD7130, the Intrecciato 1975 backpack isn’t just crafted entirely in Intrecciato leather from body to straps. It also delivers Bottega Veneta’s iconic weave in perhaps its most functional form yet.
