Bottega Veneta presented its Summer 2026 collection. Creative Director Louise Trotter's debut show was an attempt to reexamine the present while returning to the spirit of the "Bottega" workshop for which the house is named. Craftsmanship is not an individual skill but a communal endeavor, connecting the "hand" and the "heart"... This idea permeated the entire show.

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Returning to Roots and Reinventing
The collection is told through three axes: the glamour of Venice, the energy of New York, and the essentialism of Milan. While highlighting the legacy of Laura Blazion, who was the creative force behind the brand from the 1980s to the early 2000s, it also carries forward the "soft functionality" concept pioneered by co-founder Renzo Zengiaro in a contemporary style. The iconic Intrecciato dial returns to its classic 9mm and 12mm scales, reimagined for contemporary proportions.

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Sartorial Discipline and a Focus on the “Interior”
Lightweight summer tailoring fabrics are at the core of the collection, with nappa leather trench coats and cotton-lined evening dresses featured. This attention to detail, not just the exterior, but also the “interior,” is evidence of an internalization of the discipline and suppleness of traditional men's tailoring. Both women's and men's wear are crafted in Italy by ateliers and factories that uphold the traditions of tailoring, and are imbued with rigor, functionality, and meticulous detailing.

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The “language” of bags in the present
The vocabulary of the archives is reinterpreted. The Lauren takes on new proportions, the Knot softens its structure, and the Cabas is cut into a clutch, its triangular shape extending to the shoulder construction of garments. From the new Squash and elongated Frame totes to the artisanal Craftis basket…—— bags truly serve as a “language” connecting the House’s history and future.

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“Intrecciato Sound”: Sound Weaves Love
The music for the show is "66–’76" by artist and film director Steve McQueen. He weaves together "Wild Is the Wind" by Nina Simone (recorded in 1966) and David Bowie (recorded in 1976), reconstructing the vocals and accompaniment as an "Intrecciato Sound." 1966 was the year Bottega Veneta was founded, and 2026 marks its 60th anniversary. The resonating duet of the two voices quietly heightened the emotion of the show and the universal theme of "love."

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Cultural Significance——Knitting = A Collaborative Aesthetic
Trotter describes intrecciato as a metaphor for "two different threads joining together to become stronger." New strength is born from "weaving" different elements such as the community spirit of the workshop, the land and people, and masculinity and femininity... This is an approach that connects the values that have been passed down since the Maison's founding with modern wardrobes and accessories. In keeping with its commemorative year, SUMMER 2026 was a collection that redefined the Maison's core and gracefully transitioned it into everyday life.

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