Bottega Veneta Taps Tyler, The Creator & More to Celebrate 50 Years of Its Intrecciato Leather Weave
Bottega Venetahas unveiled a star-studded campaign titled 'Craft is our Language' to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its signature Intrecciato leather weave. Photographed by Jack Davison and choreographed by Lenio Kaklea, the photos capture recognizable faces across art, film, fashion, literature, music, and sports, along with intimate hand gestures to illustrate a symbol of interconnection and exchange in its signature Intrecciato weave.
The diverse cast includes ubiquitous pop record producerJack Antonoff,film directorDario Argento, designer Edward Buchanan, artist and sculptor Barbara Chase-Riboud, singer-songwriterNeneh Cherry, filmmaker and record producerDave Free, actress Lauren Hutton, singer I.N ofStray Kids, actor Troy Kotsur, actress Vicky Krieps, actor Terrance Lau, actress Rie Miyazawa, actressJulianne Moore, tennis player Lorenzo Musetti, actressShu Qi, writerZadie Smith, singer-actress Thanaerng, recording artist and producer Tyler Okonma (Tyler, the Creator) and conductor Lorenzo Viotti. Each talent is pictured wearing various Bottega Veneta pieces from Intecciato bags, gloves, and outerwear to the house's luxurious ready-to-wear garments.
Of particular note is Edward Buchanan, who served as Design Director of the house from 1995 to 2000 and introduced Bottega Veneta's first-ever Ready-to-Wear collection. Elsewhere, Lauren Hutton sported an Intrecciato clutch in the 1980 movieAmerican Gigolo, giving Bottega Veneta's signature weave a wider level of pop cultural exposure.
Requiring long hours and days of meticulous handwork, the weave was first introduced in 1975 and involves hand-weaving slender leather strips, called fettucce, into a leather base panel, or around a wooden mold. While drawing from the centuries-spanning Italian tradition of weaving and the leather work expertise of the Veneto region, Bottega Veneta's method is differentiated by its innovative diagonal arrangement and top-notch quality.
In September, the 'Craft is our Language' campaign will expand into a new print book and yet another installment of photographs and short films featuring new faces. Bottega Veneta's forthcoming book will serve as a 'dictionary' for the language, craft, and values of the house.
See the gallery above for the full campaign and stay tuned to Hypebeast for the latest fashion news.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
38 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Italy Star Apologizes For PSG 5-0 Inter Milan Champions League Humbling: ‘Tough Loss To Accept, It Will Take Time To Comprehend It'
Italy Star Apologizes For PSG 5-0 Inter Milan Champions League Humbling: 'Tough Loss To Accept, It Will Take Time To Comprehend It' Alessandro Bastoni admits that the 5-0 Champions League final loss to PSG is a 'tough loss to accept' for Inter Milan. The Italian international gave a heartfelt message on his Instagram page apologizing to Nerazzurri fans for the defeat. Advertisement Inter Milan did not just lose to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. View this post on Instagram It was an absolutely crushing defeat. They shipped five goals without reply in the biggest match of the season. This was quite a different match than the 2023 final, in which Inter had went toe-to-toe with Manchester City but still lost. There was a clear and massive gulf on the pitch between Inter and Paris Saint-Germain. This meant that the Nerazzurri ended up not just finishing the season trophyless, but leaving an entirely different impression than the last time they were in the Champions League final – that they did not belong there. Bastoni Admits PSG 5-0 Inter Milan 'A Tough Loss To Accept' MUNICH, GERMANY – APRIL 08: Alessandro Bastoni of FC Internazionale reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between FC Bayern München and FC Internazionale Milano at Fussball Arena Muenchen on April 08, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by) Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni writes, 'It's tough — this is not the ending we had imagined. A painful defeat, one that leaves a deep sense of bitterness and will take time to fully understand. Advertisement We are disappointed, first and foremost in ourselves. Because we know how much this achievement meant to our team, to the club. And to all the fans who supported us with passion every step of the way. Now more than ever, we know how important it is to feel you by our side. We'll keep fighting and writing new chapters of our story.'
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Dakota Johnson Steps Out Wearing $100K Diamond Necklace for Casual N.Y.C. Stroll
Dakota Johnson stepped out in New York City on Friday, May 30, wearing more than $100,000 in diamonds The actress was spotted in necklaces from Ophelia Eve and Sophie Billie Brahe Johnson paired the look with a suede yellow blazer and light blue jeans Dakota Johnson is shining bright in New York City! The Materalists star, 35, stepped out for a walk in N.Y.C. on Friday, May 30 while wearing more than $100,000 in diamonds. While on a casual stroll in Midtown Manhattan last week, Johnson wore a suede yellow blazer, a black leotard, a pair of black heels and some light blue jeans — which she accessorized with oval shades and pricy jewelry. According to InStyle, which identified the actress' pieces, Johnson rocked two necklaces valued together in the six figures: the Emerald Victorian Slider Necklace from Ophelia Eve ($10,430) and Sophie Billie Brahe's Collier De Amis necklace ($123,858). As for the rest of her look, Johnson's blazer came from Khaite's resort 2026 collection, while her glasses were Gucci and her heels were Cold Wedges, also from Khaite. The actress was styled by Natalie Gilhool and Kate Young, who shared a snap of the look to Instagram. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Johnson stepped out in the yellow-and-glittery look just one day after she and her pal Taylor Swift were spotted grabbing dinner together in New York City on Thursday, May 29. During the outing at Italian restaurant Via Carota, both stars stepped out in black ensembles — Swift in Dôen's Benoit Dress in Noir Wild Rose and Johnson in a flowing black dress with some all-black pieces for accessorizing. Johnson also wore a cropped black leather jacket, matching handbag bag and sheer black mesh mules for the occasion, when she paired the fit with a diamond chandelier necklace with black stones. The outing with Swift came a night before the pop superstar revealed on social media that she purchased her music catalog and regained control of her first six albums. As for Johnson, the actress is next set to star in Celine Song's rom-com Materialists, which also stars Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal in a love triangle with Johnson's character. In Materialists, Johnson appears as matchmaker Lucy, who meets a potential new lover named Harry the same night she reconnects with her ex John. Marin Ireland, Louisa Jacobson, Zoe Winters, Sawyer Spielberg and Dasha Nekrasova also star in the film. Materialists hits theaters on June 13. In a new interview with Deadline, Johnson described Evans and Pascal as "wonderful" costars. "They're both pretty funny dudes. They both really make me laugh. I really make Chris laugh, which I like a lot," she said. "And Pedro and I were friends before, so just being able to hang out all day was really fun. Because when you're on set, you're just like, 'Oh, I'm in movie prison and I can't do anything, and I can't see anybody and I live on set.' So, it was just so fun to have a friend there. But they're both, I think, really wonderful in this movie." Read the original article on People
Newsweek
2 hours ago
- Newsweek
Former Star Accuses WWE Of Stealing His Gimmick
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Former WWE, WCW, and ECW star Big Vito has publicly accused WWE and Paul "Triple H" Levesque of "ripping off" his established Italian street tough/gangster persona for the NXT character of Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo. Vito, who made a name for himself with this gimmick long before his more widely remembered WWE run as a cross-dresser, released a strong statement on X. In his social media post, Big Vito, referring to himself as "THE Don," directly addressed Triple H. "I've got an honest question for Triple H. I've lived this lifestyle my whole life. I've been doing this gimmick since 1999," Vito stated. "I'm still the Don in the squared circle, but this kid—who has publicly disrespected me—has stolen everything but the shoes on my feet." Vito further claimed that WWE had previously sought his input for similar concepts. "Your own people have reached out to me, asking for help with "family" storylines. Those ideas? Mine," he asserted. "Talent relations even called me, said I'd be "brought in" down in Florida. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Yet here I am—a 35-year veteran—watching WWE bury me while they rip off my gimmick wholesale." He emphasized he has proof for his claims: "And yes, I've got the receipts to back up everything I'm saying here." HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: A general stadium view during WWE Monday Night RAW at Toyota Center on March 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas. HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: A general stadium view during WWE Monday Night RAW at Toyota Center on March 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Big Vito's "Italian street guy" persona was prominent during his time in ECW as part of Da Baldies and in WCW with The Mamalukes, where he held the WCW Hardcore and World Tag Team Championships. This was before his later WWE stint where he was controversially booked in a dress. I've got an honest question for @TripleH . I've lived this lifestyle my whole life. I've been doing this gimmick since 1999. I'm still the Don in the squared circle, but this kid—who has publicly disrespected me—has stolen everything but the shoes on my feet. Your own people have… — Big Vito LoGrasso (@TheBigVitoBrand) June 2, 2025 Lorenzo currently portrays a character in NXT aligned with Tony D'Angelo's mob-themed "family," which Vito evidently sees as a direct imitation. Vito questioned the integrity of using his established character. "So tell me: are we really going to keep doing this? Keep embarrassing Italians with this nonsense? Keep disrespecting my 35 years in this business?" he asked. He then addressed Stacks directly: "Stacks — I get it. Imitation is supposed to be the sincerest form of flattery. I've got a few old leather jackets if you need them, but I doubt you can pull off the bald look. Just remember: no matter who you put in the "costume," they'll always be living in my shadow until I give my stamp of approval." More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
