The classic large BOTTEGA VENETA hobo gets amped up with zebra stripes and croc accents! You can carry this woven beauty any season, any occasion…year after year! An incredible find!

Style: Signature, buttery soft, woven leather large hobo in “Ash” greyish-brown with deep gray zebra print detail. Gorgeous brown crocodile top handle and extra long removable shoulder strap.

Brown suede interior with zipper pocket and silver plaque with “Bottega Veneta – Made in Italy – Limted Edition – Lavorazione Fatta A Mano (Hand Made)” etched in. Zipper top closure with crocodile pull tab and crocodile trim. All dark gray metal hardware.

Condition: Brand new with tags, comes with tags and Bottega Veneta dustbag.

Retail: $5,200

Authenticity:  Guaranteed. Purchased at a major NYC department store, whose tag is attached.

Measurement:

Height:  9.5″

Strap drop: Top handle – 5″, Shoulder strap – 26″

Width (at bottom): 19″

Depth (bottom): 7″ (approx)

Email us at madisonavecouture@gmail.com for pricing and more information.

Chanel Iman is een rijzende ster in de modellenwereld. Steeds vaker zie je haar op de catwalk en in de

bladeren. Ze is deels Koreaans en Afrikaans-Amerikaans en heeft voor vele grote designers gewerkt zoals

Dolce & Gabbana, Issey Miyake, Kenzo, Marc Jacobs, Stella McCartney, Valentino, Bottega Veneta,

Dsquared, Hermès, Moschino, Oscar de la Renta en Jean Paul Gaultier.

Ze heeft ook het perfecte modellenfiguur. Benen die ultraslank en lang zijn. Zoals je kunt zien op de

foto’s hieronder. Haar stijl is leuk. Ze probeert steeds wel weer iets anders uit.

Ze houdt van een stoere look met vrouwelijk touch, zoals high heels, juwelen en bont. Hopelijk nep bont.

Ik vind haar een heel mooi meisje. Een heel zacht gezicht waar ik van hou.

Ik kom erachter dat ze jonger is dan mij! Dat had ik niet verwacht. Had haar niet veel ouder geschat, maar

jonger! Ze is geboren op 30 november 1989 in Georgia. Ze staat onder contract bij Ford Models. Ook heeft

ze dit jaar voor het eerst voor Victoria Secret gelopen. Ik denk dat we nog veel meer van haar gaan horen.

勝井北斗／パーソンズで学んだ後、セントマーチンズ卒業。八木奈央／同志社大学卒業。セントマーチンズ卒業。
2001年設立。’03 S/S東京コレクション参加。05年モエ・エ・シャンドンデザイナー新人賞受賞。07年渋谷パルコに直営店オープン。21_21 design sight THIS PLAY! 展で作品を発表。08年’09S/Sサンパウロコレクションでオープニングを飾る。大阪成蹊大学芸術学部客員教授。09年 ミラノサローネTOKYO FIBER ‘09展で作品を発表。
Katsui graduated from Central Saint Martins College after studying at Parsons The New School for Design. Yagi graduated from Doshisha University and Central Saint Martins College.
The brand, mintdesigns was launched in 2001. They have been in Tokyo Collection since ‘03 S/S. The awards they won include the Moet et Chandon New Designer’s Award in 2005. In 2007, mintdesigns garage store opened in Shibuya PARCO. They presented their collection in the 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT THIS PLAY! show. In 2008, they presented the opening show at São Paulo Fashion Week for ‘09 S/S. Both designers currently hold positions as guest professors at the Faculty of Art and Design at Osaka Seikei University. In 2009 they presented their collection at the Milano Salone TOKYO FIBER ‘09.Mint Designs turned out a dainty crop of dresses featuring details such as shimmery stripes, textured fabric and quirky graphics. One frock featured a darling print of tiny Charlie Chaplins, while another showcased circular cutouts along the sides.

I always said that if had more money, I would do nothing but be the perfect housewife for my wonderful husband-to-be, go for afternoon tea at Ladurée and shop at Bottega Veneta.  Oh yes, this woman can dream!   Here, courtesy of Daily Beast Promotions, is an interview with the one and only Tomas Maier. 

When Tomas Maier assumed the role of creative director at Bottega Veneta in 2001, the luxury Italian accessory house was at a turning point. Following its inception in 1966, the family-run, Vicenza-based brand quickly became synonymous with elegance thanks to its inimitable leather-working. From the beginning, Bottega Veneta forewent bold logos, priding itself instead on symbolizing subtle luxury; or, as the slogan went: “When your own initials are enough.” In the place of in-your-face acronyms, Bottega Veneta introduced an iconic leather-weaving technique called Intrecciato, which continues to mark Bottega Veneta’s coveted leather goods (namely the collectible Cabat, Knot and Veneta bags) today.

But in the late 1990s and early 2000s, the luxury market went through a drastic evolution. “Bling” culture was born, and seemingly overnight the industry became oversaturated with enormous insignias, which in turn helped feed consumers’ appetites for logos. With Bottega Veneta on the brink of bankruptcy, then-Gucci head Tom Ford persuaded the brand’s parent company, Gucci Group, to hire a German designer with a penchant for understated elegance. Enter Tomas Maier.

In his subsequent eight years at the luxury brand, Maier has turned Bottega Veneta into an exceedingly profitable empire. The brand has undergone successful expansions into men’s and women’s wear, as well as home décor and furniture, among other endeavors. Not to mention, Maier is notorious for taking an interest in every last detail of Bottega Veneta’s widespread operations (down to the window trimmings on the brand’s many international boutiques). The Daily Beast Promotions spoke with Maier, who splits his time between Florida and the world’s preeminent fashion capitals, about the greatest challenge he’s faced and the secret to weathering the worst.

First and foremost, what sets Bottega Veneta apart from other luxury brands?

I can only say what Bottega Veneta is and is not. We are a luxury brand defined by four principles that we call our “cornerstones”: fine quality materials, extraordinary craftsmanship, contemporary functionality, and unique, timeless design. We are not a luxury brand with visible logos, secondary lines, or celebrity spokespeople.

You took the reins at Bottega Veneta in 2001. What vision did you have for the brand at that time?

I wanted to return the brand to its heritage, to the idea expressed in the original tagline, “When your own initials are enough.” Bottega Veneta has its roots in the leatherworking traditions of Italy’s Veneto region. I knew there were extraordinary craftspeople in the company workshop—people with rare skills that had been passed down through generations—and I believed there was a market for a particular kind of understated luxury based on fine craftsmanship and innovative design.

How has that vision evolved over the last eight years?

Philosophically, we’ve remained very close to where we started. The company has expanded but we haven’t changed our way of working or our aesthetic approach.

What role does the Italian artisan play at Bottega Veneta?

The Italian artisan was literally the starting point of Bottega Veneta. Today, the collaboration between designer and artisan is at the heart of everything we do.

The 9/11 attacks, which occurred within months of your arrival at Bottega Veneta, drastically changed the luxury market. What obstacles did you have to work to overcome at that time?

It was a very uncertain time, certainly not ideal for re-launching a luxury brand. In fashion, it was an era of big logos and “It bags” and provocative advertising. Our vision for Bottega Veneta was completely different. People thought we were crazy.

How does that experience parallel challenges arising as a result of the economic downturn?

Having started in challenging times, we’ve learned the value of staying focused on the product.

What do you make of Bottega Veneta consistently being characterized as “quietly sophisticated”?

I’m perfectly happy with the description, though not everything we do is quiet.

Why has it been so integral to Bottega Veneta’s image to not embellish products with a big, bold logo?

Logos are simply not a part of Bottega Veneta’s sensibility. Our customers have their own sense of style. They don’t want to wear someone else’s name.

What is the secret to maintaining the brand’s timeless appeal?

Functionality is part of it. We think long and hard about what will best serve our customers, what works with their lifestyle, feels good, is unique and lasting. There is the fact of the craftsmanship, too—an object that is beautifully handcrafted doesn’t feel disposable.

What has been your greatest challenge in getting Bottega Veneta where it is today?

To grow without losing the intensity, the quality, and the sensibility that distinguishes Bottega Veneta.

Creazioni Bottega Veneta - Cruise Collection 2010

Accessori Cruise Collection 2009/2010 di Bottega Veneta. Colori fluo troppo anni Ottanta. Meglio la collezione, sempre in argento, dell’A/W 2009.

Creazioni Bottega Veneta - Cruise Collection 2010

Creazioni Bottega Veneta - Cruise Collection 2010

Cardigan is available here at Net-a-Porter.

The Luxury Institute, un cabinet  new-yorkais indépendant très renommé vient de publier aujourd’hui les résultats de son enquête sur les meilleures marques de luxe en Europe basée sur le LBSI (Luxury Brand Status Index). Le LBSI identifie les meilleures marques de luxe à même de délivrer le “vrai” luxe selon le classement de consommateurs Européens fortunés. Au total, 7 catégories de luxe ont été évaluées : Mode Femme (31 marques), Souliers Femme (35 marques), Sacs à main (36 marques), Mode Homme (30 marques), Souliers Homme (29 marques), Automobiles (20 marques) et les Hôtels (18 marques).

Le LBSI demande aux consommateurs fortunés d’évaluer les marques de luxe en fonction de 4 critères : Qualité Supérieure, Exclusivité, Faire en sorte que le client se sente special au travers d’une Expérience, et Consommé par des personnes qui sont admirées et respectées.

Quelles marques de luxe délivrent la meilleure combinaison de qualité, d’exclusivité, d’expérience client et de prestige en Europe ?

Les ”Meilleures Marques de Luxe” sont : (score LBSI sur un total de 10)

 –  Mode Femme:
      –  Chanel-7.56
      –  Valentino-7.54
      –  Louis Vuitton-7.53

 –  Souliers Femme:

      –  Louboutin-8.37
      –  Manolo Blahnik-8.35
      –  Jimmy Choo-8.30

–  Sacs à main:
      –  Hermes-7.84
      –  Chanel-7.69
      –  Jimmy Choo-7.66

–  Mode Homme:
      –  Loro Piana-7.79
      –  Ermenegildo Zegna-7.32
      –  Giorgio Armani-6.94

–  Souliers Homme:
      –  Bottega Veneta-7.83
      –  Piaciotti Cesare-7.77
      –  Salvatore Ferragamo-7.64

–  Automobiles:
      –  Porsche-7.53
      –  Mercedes-Benz-7.24
      –  Jaguar-7.18

–  Hôtels:
      –  Small Luxury Hotels of the World-8.40
      –  The Luxury Collection-8.25
      –  Maybourne Hotels-8.11

“L’Europe sera toujours le coeur de marché de l’industrie du luxe”  confie Milton Pedraza, PDG de The Luxury Institute. “Elle représente l’économie la plus importante et continue à être le berceau du luxe. C’est extrêmement gratifiant de voir que les marques de luxe européennes continuent à incarner l’excellence, et à adopter les techniques de CRM. Les marques de premier plan reconnaissent qu’elles ne doivent plus simplement se surpasser, mais qu’elles se doivent de devancer la concurrence et ce, afin d’adopter une complète redéfinition de leur culture d’entreprise et de leurs valeurs, de manière à les ajuster à celles de leurs clients. Aussi, ces marques de luxe utilisent des bases de données clients, des outils d’analyse et de statistiques de manière à exprimer leurs valeurs et leur culture à travers tous les canaux.”

NB : Le LBSI Europe est la seule étude impartiale basée sur la mesure du prestige des principales marques de luxe parmi les consommateurs européens fortunés. L’échantillon Européen comptait 752 femmes aisées, 752 hommes aisés, en France, Allemagne, Italie et au Royaume-Uni ayant un revenu minimum par foyer compris entre 50 000 Euros et/ou 60 000 Livres.

Plus d’infos sur Ajax World Magazine : “Luxury Institute Survey: European High Net-Worth Consumers Rank “Best of the Best” Luxury Brands in Seven Categories”, 12 Novembre 2009.

I have carried the same Louis Vuitton red epi leather wallet for over a decade—that is, I’ve bought the exact same wallet at least three times. Once, a brand new one was stolen off my George Nelson Walnut Roll Desk at the LA Times (the desk was an original from the 60s- some of the furniture at the newspaper was AMAZING), so my parents took pity and kindly bought another to replace it that year for my birthday, which brings the total to four. And I would have gone that route a fifth time, except that LV discontinued the simple, sleek design (square billfold, with three credit card slots on the left and a discreet coin purse inside on the right). I’m not crazy about wallets with a lot of hardware and compartments, especially cumbersome coin purses. So, for someone’s special day, my lovely and generous husband gave me this absolutely gorgeous Bottega Veneta classic woven leather wallet in lilac leather. It is soft beyond belief and the prettiest color. And it features a very discreet coin purse. So dare I say, change has never looked better!

30 é o novo 2o e bla bla bla. Amber tá linda mesmo! Tava vendo umas fotos dela em premiações, em Gamer (tô doida pra ver, Emily recomendou) e achei que ela tava um pouco judiada mas me enganei, tá linda tipo bond girl + cougar woman, adoro ela toda simpática em Hitch! E o Michael Rady, eternos “Costas-deus-grego” em 4 amigas e 1 jeans viajante – explica ele todo peludo e forte!=b Editorial de cinema com esses looks lindos de doer – e aqueles óculos? Quero aqui! Elle US november issue por Michelangelo di Battistta

These are a few of my favorite fall 2009 dresses from the runway shows.  The first dress is from Chloe and the last two are from Bottega Veneta.  Love them!

Bottega Veneta; Chloe

I am a sucker for shoes, and you know it, så når jeg falder over et lille kunstværk af en lækker sandal, fierce wedge eller guddommelig pump, bliver jeg nødt til at a. skrive om den, og b. elske den .. That is what happened yesterday, jeg forelskede mig og jeg blev inspireret .. Og  nu ved jeg selvfølgelig godt, at det ikke er så nemt at forelske sig, men man ved jo ligesom at der er noget galt når man drømmer om skoene .. right?

Nå men de sko det hele handler om er nogle super artistiske wedges fra Bottega Veneta’s Cruise Collection 09/10 ..

Fra venstre ses Multicolor Vernice Wedge Sandal & Nero Vernice Wedge Sandal

Bottega Veneta har jo længe været i min verden, med dere “The Knot” clutches, som jeg virkelig syntes er geniale (har vist også luftet dem en gang for meget her) men endnu en gang tager de prisen for fantastiskhed . Jeg må sige med det samme at jeg virkelig elsker tanken om en ung smuk kvinde, iført en lille sort kjole, nogle subtile accesories, og så de her sko for ligesom at lave det ultimative statement!

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OH MY GOD… Cut out leather boots?

available @ net-a-porter.com $1,390.

Since I already have Coco!  …  Just kidding.

Was deciding between functional and understated Bottega Veneta and elegant Chanel for my birthday and wedding anniversary gift.  Finally laid hands on Veneta, since i am now big for understated style.  The colour?  Definitely, lilac.

Thank you, Love.

Agora ficou mais fácil fazer compras pela internet

Está cada vez mais fácil fazer compras, ainda mais se for aquele objeto que tanto deseja. Na internet já existem sites de vendas de grandes marcas e ainda clube de compras com desconto para gastar como quiser.

Bolsas no Superexclusivo

O Superexclusivo, por exemplo, trouxe para o Brasil a nova tendência mundial em boas compras: o clube fechado de descontos pela Internet. O site disponibiliza as criações das melhores e mais famosas marcas nacionais e internacionais, com até 70% de desconto. Para fazer parte do clube, você pode ser convidado por um dos membros, fazer o cadastro na página ou digitar o código secreto (quando houver). O cadastro é permanente e gratuito. As It Bags (aluguel de bolsas e carteiras) troca seu acervo e traz para o site as grifes mais famosas do mundo. São modelos semi-novos de Dolce e Gabbana, Louis Viutton, Valentino, Prada, Salvatore, Yves Saint Laurent, Jimmy Choo, Pucci, Miu Miu, Chanel, Gucci, Felix Rey, Marc Jacobs, Bottega Veneta e Lieber.

Casaco de Reinaldo Lourenço no Made in Moda

Já a butique virtual Made in Moda traz a proposta inédita de levar o melhor das recentes coleções das mais influentes grifes da moda internacional e nacional para todo o País. São peças atuais de Miu Miu, Prada, Michael Kors, Roberto Cavalli, além das grifes nacionais Reinaldo Lourenço, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Adriana Degreas, entre outras. São mais de 500 produtos, disponíveis para compra. A ideia de criar a butique virtual partiu das empresárias Giovana Ortolan Freitas e Claudia Ortolan, internautas antenadas nas últimas tendências da moda, após pesquisarem o mercado virtual mundial e o crescimento do e-commerce no cenário nacional.

O nude chegou com tudo e só se fala nisso.  Chamamos de “nude” diversas tonalidades: pérola, bege, cáqui, salmão, rosados, pastéis, gelo, enfim tudo que remeta ao básico “tom de pele”. 

Em todas as revistas agora é nude para lá nude para cá. Tem, inclusive, um nude pra cada tom de pele: mais amarelado, mais rosado, mais marrom, “nudes-coloridos” (tipo azulzinho menta ou lilás).

Além de estar nas roupas, o nude está presente nos acessórios, make e esmaltes.

A febre que começou no inverno (sim, desbancou o preto e as cores escuras pedidas pela estação) vai continuar com força total no verão. Acha que estou exagerando? É só abrir todas as revistas e vocês vão ver.

Muitas tem medo de usar, acham uma cor perigosa e difícil de combinar, mas não se preocupem, vou deixar umas dicas aqui no blog.  

* Fica incrível pontuando looks escuros, equilibrando looks coloridos e fazendo par com outros acessórios metalizados.

* Visual  nude completo, é  perfeito para noite;

* Acessórios dourados ou brilhantes iluminam as roupas nesse tom;

* Nude vai bem com flúor, tanto em acessórios ou em peças sobrepostas

*As mulheres que estão acima do peso também podem usar, porém devem optar por roupas mais folgadas ou em blazers, casacos  ou casaquetos.

* Sapatos nesse tom alongam as pernas – sucesso para as baixinhas!

*Acessórios sempre destacam o visual, roupas em cores escuras ou vivas ganham um brilho a mais com acessórios nude;

* No make o nude fica nos lábios acompanhando olhos marcados e agateados . A regra básica é lábios nada, olhos tudo.

E quem quiser mais, é só passar aqui no Espaço que montaremos looks bárbaros com nude, estamos com uma arara cheia de novidades -lembrem-se, peças quase únicas, portanto, corram!

Bottega Veneta S/S 10

Chanel S/S 10

Chloe S/S 10

Hermes S/S 10

Spring show was a sight to see this year. There was not one designer house that shined over the other in my mind. I did see a poor effort from my favorites to give me something to call the store to get on the wait list.

…..is the promise I gave to myself and hubby when I decided to buy the Burberry Tonal Jacquard Check Hobo.

Women are usually victims of shoes or bags (for some, both!) and mine is certainly bags….I am always in search for my perfect bag.

Every time I see a good bag that I cannot afford to buy, I will try to search for one that is similar but cheaper. Often, I will not be able find it, and will end up compromising and getting something that is not what I actually want, after that regretting it.

I saw the new range of Burberry’s bags and like the ones in beat checks. So I decided to check out the prices. As much as I like the beat checks in black & white, somehow I don’t feel that they are suitable for me.

Knowing how clumsy I am, I know I will have a tough time trying to keep the bag clean.

A trip to DFS in Scotts Rd changes everything. I saw a design that is not available in the Burberry shops (well, I checked 3; they only have other designs from the tonal range).

For those who know me well says that the bag is so so me!!!.

BIG, in black, with lots of compartments, BIG. (Yes, I carry my world in my bag).

After discussing with hubby, we conclude that I should go ahead and get it. I have never bought a bag THAT expensive in my life and it will be a test to see if I can stay loyal to a good bag.

So far….so good. I bought the bag on 12/11/2009, it’s been a week and I’m really happy with it. If I can really stay loyal to a good bag then my next target will be a Bottega Veneta Montaigne (dear dear, don’t worry, I’m talking about 5-10 years later)

On second thoughts, I don’t think I will mind any of their classic design with Intrecciato Weave.