So, Bottega Veneta, right? We all know ’em. Leather this, woven that. Intrecciato outta the wazoo! But jewelry? That’s a bit of a curveball, innit? I mean, I always kinda pictured them sticking to what they know best – gorgeous (and let’s be honest, pricey) leather goods. But hey, who am I to judge? Expansion is the name of the game, and apparently, BV wants a piece of that blingy action.
And what a piece it is! They’re not just slapping some diamonds on a chain and calling it a day. Oh no, darling. This is “sculptural precision,” according to the official spiel. Geometric designs that “push the boundaries of traditional jewelry.” Sounds fancy, right? And it kinda is. Think less Tiffany’s, more… modern art exhibit you can wear.
The debut collection, broken down into Drop, Primavera, and Catena – like some kinda cool girl gang – seems to capture different vibes. There’s the “delicate” (yeah, right, *delicate* for a luxury brand), the “bold” (predictable, but I’m here for it), and the… well, I’m not entirely sure what Catena is supposed to be, but it sounds kinda edgy. I’m guessing chains are involved.
One thing that really caught my eye, aside from the inevitable price tag that would make my bank account weep, is the emphasis on the artisans. “Chez Bottega Veneta, nous produisons des pièces exceptionnelles… parce que nous avons de grands artisans.” (Translation: At Bottega Veneta, we make awesome stuff because we have awesome craftspeople.) I mean, duh. But it’s nice to see them acknowledging the hands behind the… sparkly things. Makes you feel a *teensy* bit less guilty about the potential credit card debt.
Honestly, I’m still not entirely convinced I *get* it. Some of the pieces look like they were inspired by architectural blueprints, which, cool I guess? And I’m not sure if I’m brave enough to rock some of the more… *out there* designs. But hey, that’s the beauty of fashion, right? It’s supposed to challenge you, to make you think. And Bottega Veneta’s jewelry? It’s definitely making me think… mostly about how to justify dropping a small fortune on a necklace that looks like it belongs in the MoMA.
