Bottega Veneta presents a series of taut, composed looks that combine precise proportions with a lean, sinewy silhouette for this years’ Fall/Winter collection. The exacting composition of each look conveys a rigor that is underscored by a rich, dark palette anchored in black, espresso, navy, tourmaline, and blue-green Bering. Deep shades of maroon, plum, and gray add dimension while neutrals like Gainsborough, a muted gray-beige, provide contrast. Classic men’s wear fabrics and combinations suggest historical inspirations that have been abstracted, now several degrees removed from the source. This collection is extremely attractive.
“We took a different approach this season, exploring a look that is completely designed from the shoes to the jacket,” explains Creative Director Tomas Maier. “For this to work, every proportion must be perfectly calibrated, not just the breadth of the shoulder and the length of the jacket but also the width of the sleeve, the length of the fly, and the shape of the shoe. It’s a very buttoned-up look, but with room for individual interpretation.”
