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Fashion United
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Fashion United
Bottega Veneta marks 50 Years of Intrecciato as Creative Director Louise Trotter prepares for debut
With September's Milan Fashion Week many months away, the fashion industry is closely watching Bottega Veneta, where newly appointed creative director Louise Trotter is poised to unveil her first collection. While Trotter has remained out of the public eye since her appointment, which began end of January, the house has maintained momentum with a campaign celebrating its most enduring symbol: the iconic Intrecciato weave. Launched in 1975, Intrecciato—Bottega Veneta's signature handwoven leather technique—has long stood as a discreet emblem of the brand's artisanal integrity. In an era saturated with logos and visual excess, its tactile sophistication has become a symbol of understatement: a language of luxury spoken fluently by those who value refinement over recognition. Daniel Lee amplified its scale during his brief but impactful tenure, while Matthieu Blazy later distilled it with subtlety and precision. The latest campaign, titled Craft is our Language, marks the 50th anniversary of the technique. Directed by British photographer Jack Davison and choreographed by Lenio Kaklea, the visual project avoids spectacle in favour of subtle gestures, reinforcing the house's ethos that true luxury resides in craftsmanship and materiality. Through cinematic stills and movement, the campaign communicates a reverence for human hands—both as tools of creation and as conveyors of meaning. While the campaign reinforces Bottega Veneta's artisanal roots, it also serves as strategic positioning ahead of a significant leadership transition. Trotter, known for her thoughtful minimalism and tenure at Lacoste and Joseph, is expected to bring a refined sensibility to the brand. According to sources close to the maison, she has been working behind the scenes for months, quietly aligning her vision with the brand's codes. In a crowded luxury market increasingly dominated by fast cycles and digital fanfare, Bottega Veneta's decision to anchor its pre-season messaging around craftsmanship—not celebrity or shock—is a considered move. It signals a continued investment in heritage and a desire to deepen brand equity at a time when many competitors chase volume over value.
Vogue
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Vogue
6 Ways to Wear the Draped Dress This Season
Dresses were the prevailing category on the spring/summer 2025 runways. And it makes sense—it's an effortless yet effective item of clothing that can be worn for daytime or throughout the night, at work, and for play. For those who gravitate toward the more dramatic one-and-done styles, the draped dress is the silhouette to embrace this season. Vogue's Favorite Draped Dresses: There was Mattieu Blazy at Bottega Veneta with his bright orange, cascading ruffled jersey dress, and then Stella McCartney with her frothy, lavender-blue option, featuring a cape! At first glance, these styles can appear more fanciful than everyday, but there's a way to combine the runway and the routine. The chicest draped dress outfits bridge the gap between fanciful and casual, offering an artful twist on an otherwise easy wardrobe staple. There's a one-shouldered asymmetric option from Abadia that can be paired with cotton tote bags and mesh flats. Slip into a floral midi from Victoria Beckham, then add pearl earrings and strappy suede sandals for summer date nights. Go the off-duty model route, and style a draped white mini dress with clogs and a woven basket bag—an ensemble we feel Bella Hadid would approve of. Those are just some of the options to play with. Ahead, find six draped dress outfits to carry you through this season and the next. With Mesh Flats and a Cotton Tote Abadia's black dress is cut into a one-shoulder asymmetric shape, making it require little else, besides fishnet mules and a big cotton tote bag, to complete the look. With Pearl Earrings and Chocolate Brown Accessories The perfect base? A floral-print, floor-sweeping dress. Go high and low by pairing it with pearl, dangling earrings, Everlane's strappy sandals, and a leather and woven raffia top-handle bag from Neous. With a Braided Bag and Flip-Flops A bohemian-inspired maxidress from Zara and minimalist flip-flops strike the perfect balance between put-together and effortless ease. With Macramé Details and Sporty Sneakers Toteme's T-shirt dress is the item of the summer, if you were to ask us here at Vogue. Add an element of interest with a crafty macramé tote, then ground the look with a trending cord pendant and classic white sneakers for practical polish. With Ballet Flats and an Oversized Tote Bag Róhe's cobalt blue dress is vivid enough to be a statement-maker on its own. Keep the accessories pared-back with Khaite's classic soft ballerina flats and The Row's work-appropriate tote. With Clogs and a Braided Bag Jane Wade's draped, asymmetric white dress offers an edgier, cool-girl take on the dress style. A woven shopper and wooden clogs give it a Euro summer feel. Jane Wade draped sleeveless midi dress $575 BERGDORF GOODMAN Dragon Diffusion Bamboo Triple Jump Big woven leather tote $525 NET-A-PORTER
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Not A Lot Of Love For 520: Brands Rethink Local Campaigns Amid China Uncertainty
With uncertainty around the Chinese appetite for luxury goods and a possible global recession, brands are cutting back on marketing spent, and 520, or the Chinese Valentine's Day that lands on Tuesday, is the first one to go. Past active participants such as Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga have slashed local campaigns this year, while other luxury players opted for a simple curated list of gifting items, some of which were heart-adorned. More from WWD A New Era at Fashion Island, the Newport Beach Shopping Destination Alibaba Shares Dip Despite E-commerce, AI growth in Q4 Brands, Retailers Navigate Changes at World Retail Congress 'Due to the dominance of e-commerce in China, this year's 520 Festival is poised to take a back seat as major platforms have chosen to launch the 618 shopping festival as early as the first half of May,' said Jacques Roizen, managing director of consulting at Digital Luxury Group. 'Very few brands can afford to not participate in 618, and therefore are losing the historical 520 full price revenue peak, which until recently was an important moment of their commercial calendar,' said Roizen. Last week, Tmall and Douyin, arguably two of the biggest 618 players, officially launched this year's 618 with a simplified playbook focused on direct discounts as opposed to a complicated coupon system. This year's 618 runs for over a month from early May to late June. However, those companies actively participating in the May gifting moment continue to experiment with new narratives with a local-friendly product mix. In late April, Dior began releasing a series of campaigns featuring global ambassador Xin Liu, China ambassadors Henry Liu and Yu Shi, and Chinese actor Ai Mi holding court at Dior's 'customer service,' as they answer hotline calls from customers looking for date night looks. The collection highlights exclusive 520 products that include womenswear, menswear, accessories, leather goods, and jewelry. For Prada, the 520 occasion was reserved for its newly opened restaurant in Shanghai, Mi Shang. The café and restaurant project, which was designed by film director Wong Kar Wai, is serving up a feast with a special tasting menu, and in the confectionery section, there will be two limited-edition cream puff desserts adorned with heart-shaped motifs, alongside boxed pralines filled with soft raspberry. Moynat, the LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton-owned handbag-maker, is banking on China's pet-obsessed generation by casting celebrity pets — C-pop idol Tan Jianci's pet dogs Dai and Ball ball — in its 520 campaign. The collection, featuring pet collars, leashes, charms, and a monogrammed Hobo shoulder bag, is available in all Moynat boutiques worldwide. At Ferragamo, its signature Hug bag was the star of its 520 campaign. Themed 'Hug Bag, Hug Love,' the campaign featured brand ambassador Gao Yuanyuan and Chinese actor Lin Gengxin as bearers of the statement piece in various shapes and sizes. In the most recent first quarter, handbags have helped drive performance, and the family-owned business is banking on it to become its best-performing category going forward. Balenciaga's 2025 High Summer campaign was recast as this year's 520 campaign, with a new tagline that read 'love is sometimes relaxed and always enjoyable.' The lineup features over 150 products from the collection and includes 520-exclusive3XL sneakers and Le City bags — both styles come in light grey and feature a '520' tag in the style of checked baggage slips. Similarly, Gucci's 520 campaign also embodied the ease of summer vacation. Photographed against the backdrop of Italy's coastline during golden hours, the editorial features global brand ambassador Ni Ni and Chinese model Jin Dachuan dressed in heavily-monogrammed attire with matching handbags. Miu Miu's 520 was drenched in summer glow too. Featuring a set of still life photography highlighting beach-friendly attire, the collection also includes a fringed suede tote in red that's launching first in China. The collection was part of an offline activation under the Miu Miu Select banner. The event was headlined by the Chinese model Ju Xiaowen at Miu Miu's Chengdu Taikoo Li store. Valentino, celebrating self-love, set up an intimate bedroom setting where the Chinese model Hua Yilan gets dressed up for a romantic date. Pieces came from the brand's fall 2025 collection, which included dreamy 'cherrifyfic' pattern and the whimsical 'Le Chat de la Maison' motif, 1980s-inspired slingback pumps, the low-top Upvillage sneaker, and the Viva Superstar bag that took center stage. Launch Gallery: Chinese 520 Valentine's Day Campaigns: Pets, Work-Life Balance And Self-Care Best of WWD Macy's Is Closing 66 Stores in 2025 — Here's the List, Live Updates Inside the Demise of Lord & Taylor COVID-19 Spikes Elevate Retail Concerns
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
Mango's raffia clutch bag has a Bottega-style look on a budget for under £50
If there's one clutch bag that's instantly recognisable and totally iconic, it's Bottega Veneta's pouch-style bags. With their woven design and pillowy, slouchy shape, they're immediately noticeable on someone's arm, and the Cloud Pouch Small Intrecciato Leather Clutch Bag would be the perfect pick for summer thanks to its light beige shade. However, we know not everyone can afford to splurge on its £1970 price tag. That's why we're all over this Natural Fibre Handbag from Mango, which has a similar look but a considerably more affordable £49.99 price. The Mango clutch bag is available in two colours, natural beige and burnt orange, and is made from 100% natural fibre raffia, making it perfect for the warmer weather. Although Bottega's is made from 100% leather, the Mango clutch mirrors its look with its intricately woven design which makes it sturdy and expensive looking. It has a slouchy pouch design, with a wide base and gathered details around the top. It fastens with a solid trim around the opening, and a metal press stud fastening to keep it securely closed. You also have the choice of whether you'd prefer to carry it under your arm as a traditional clutch, or add the detachable chain shoulder strap for hands-free carrying. Thanks to its timeless and sophisticated design you could take this bag everywhere from the beach to dinner dates or even weddings. Of course Mango isn't the only one offering this look for summer, and we've spotted several other versions on the high street. At Fenwick the Pieces Lana Clutch is even more affordably priced at £35 and is similarly made with 100% raffia paper straw and has a woven pouch style. If you want something that marries the Bottega and Mango looks more closely, the Loverly Grey x Anthropologie The Frankie Clutch: Faux Leather Edition is a great choice. Slightly pricier at £80, the bag's weave matches Bottega's much more closely, although it's made from faux leather rather than real leather. When fastened it has a gathered appearance at the top, and comes in both butter yellow – this season's trending colours – or pale pink. However we're loving the more summery, natural look of Mango's Natural Fibre Handbag. It measures 12.6 inches long, 7.87 inches high and 12 inches wide, making it deceptively roomy and just the right size to take your essentials out and about with you whilst still being small enough to carry comfortably.
Vogue
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Julianne Moore Premieres ‘Sirens'—and Her Blunt New Bob
Julianne Moore just distilled every major hair trend of summer 2025 into one effortlessly chic haircut. The star debuted her new look at Netflix's global premiere of Sirens in New York City. Enter: The blunt bob. Moore has said goodbye to her signature long lengths to officially join Team Bob like this rest of the world of celebrity. Though Nicole Kidman's Met Gala crop was a fake-out, everyone from Keke Palme to Millie Bobby Brown have chopped their hair. The Sirens star's new look was crafted by Orlando Pita, the hairstylist you'll find getting the likes of Selena Gomez and Anne Hathaway red carpet ready, and coiffing Gigi Hadid's bob for the cover of Vogue. It complemented the elegant styling by Moore's go-to stylist Kate Young, who fitted her in an elegant Bottega Veneta black gown. Sleek, polished, and timeless, Moore's new hairstyle is the ultimate power cut for women over 60—the experts agree. 'The blunt bob is a sharp, straight-across style with no layers—it flatters nearly every face shape,' explains Juandiegoteo, hair designer and Redken ambassador. 'It's especially ideal for fine hair because it creates the illusion of volume. Plus, it's incredibly low-maintenance, air-dries beautifully, and can be tailored in both length and shape to suit your features.' When it comes to color, Javier Mateo, co-founder of THE LAB Beauty Studio, predicts a summer dominated by rich, radiant tones. 'Think copper, amber, and fiery orange—shades that feel bold yet warm, and pair perfectly with sunlit skin,' he shared in a recent trend forecast. Julianne Moore is the summer beauty muse we didn't know we needed.
