Bottega Veneta’s Intrecciato is undoubtedly the brand’s hallmark, an element capable of making it instantly recognizable among the myriad of luxury leather goods brands. This artisanal technique uses long leather webbing woven diagonally over a base, rather than following the more common vertical pattern-a process that allows for a softer, more flexible texture, similar to what happens in tailoring when fabric is cut on the bias. Over time, this texture has become the real calling card of the fashion house, which has always chosen to distinguish itself by avoiding flashy logos: as Louise Trotter said in an interview on the occasion of her first collection, “People recognize a Bottega as soon as they see it. So we only put our name on the inside of the bags.”
Made entirely of leather, the Intrecciato represents, in short, a perfect balance between technical innovation and traditional craftsmanship, but it is above all an element of Bottega’s identity. One of the most recent innovations introduced by the brand is the possibility to choose whether or not to display this iconic workmanship. In fact, reversible models of the Pinacoteca bag are available on the website, allowing the exterior to alternate between Intrecciato and a more essential monochrome surface, leaving the weave hidden inside.
Offered in elegant burgundy, black, beige, and midnight blue colorways, and available in different sizes, small, medium, and large, the Pinacoteca is made of soft calfskin leather, with double intrecciato and suède work. The rectangular-shaped design is complemented by a removable internal zippered pouch and leather drawstring closure, and a Teddy fabric version is also available. The reversible Pinacoteca is now available on the brand’s official website, in price ranges from 2800 to 3900 euros.
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