Dusty spring thrills
Using a wide range of mood-lifting colors, Bottega Veneta presents a cruise 2017 wardrobe that can be used in any climate.
A large color palette is used, containing classic darks, saturated brights and contrasting dusty pastels.
The women’s silhouette is neat and precisely tailored with an absence of sportswear. Coats are always present and the idea of dressing is distilled to the minimum.
Materials are divided into shiny and Silhouettes are neat and precisely tailored with an absence of sportswear. matte, including shiny crinkled lambskin, high gloss- coated rainwear and lambskin, shiny waxed cotton twill, as well as cotton satin, devoré velvets and jacquards. Matte materials are cotton velvet and corduroy calf suede, bonded crepe, sturdy wool and bonded tweed, gabardine and viscose jersey. Pavé prints are present, while square sequins are employed to create embroideries.
Accessories for women are on the smaller side, with colorful and beautifully crafted handbags in both matte and shiny materials, such as calf leather and water snakes. Embroideries and metal embellishments are used to create subtle visual effects.
Patent leather D’Orsay shoes with a contrasted wrap strap in various heights and color combinations create a graphic look. Little jewelry besides a variety of sterling and enameled bangles.
“This collection, as always, is meant as a continuity of the runway, while displaying a large palette of colors that lift the mood of the season. A large variety of materials are used for the various geographic destinations in the world,” says Tomas Maier, creative director.
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In the Philippines, Bottega Veneta is located at Greenbelt 4 and Shangri-La Plaza East Wing. Follow @ssilifeph on Instagram for more information.