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Bottega Veneta’s Tomas Maier marks 15 years in charge with a flawless AW ’16 collection
The continued success of Bottega Veneta, which this year celebrates its 50th anniversary, is down in no small part to the consistent brilliance of its German creative director, Tomas Maier. Having been at the brand’s helm for the past 15 years, Maier’s slouchy, off-duty aesthetic and impeccable attention to detail is perfectly delivered in Bottega’s AW ’16 collection. Here, to honour Maier’s 15 years, we’ve selected 15 standout pieces from this anniversary collection (best avoid sharing the bowling sneakers).