“A parade: The alchemy of the street is in the difference; who will you meet? What is around the corner? Who will amaze you? It is the surprise of the encounter that has importance.” — Matthieu Blazy
Bottega Veneta‘s FW23 Collection unfurls as the finale of a trilogy honoring Italy — a voyage through techniques, motifs, personas, and beings of yore addressing the present and the future. Embracing their disparities, each element finds its space in the procession while metamorphosis flourishes.
Craft morphs into innovation, while historical contours are rejuvenated for the contemporary. A novel mythology blossoms, harmonizing with the fluidity of craftsmanship.
The Boccioni statue and the Roman bronzes, borrowed from museums for this spectacle, were “part of the parade,” Blazy elaborated. His intent was to reunite Italy through its chronicles.
Layered gowns adorned with delicate floral embroideries, leather tank tops, and sleek leather jeans take the stage.
Slipper socks, their woolen exterior actually featured women leather. Over-the-knee intrecciato boots and curvilinear jelly pumps contribute to the ensemble.
Airy, liberated textiles intertwine with rolled waistband skirts, tailored double-layer coats, and jackets. An array of looks tailored to diverse boulevard personas emerges.
Crafted with opulence, exquisiteness, and feather-light leather, the collection boasts the label’s signature woven leather. Accessories in unforeseen forms complete the tapestry, embodying the essence of Italy’s ongoing transformation.
