BOTTEGA VENETA FALL/WINTER 2026: THE TACTILE REVOLUTION
At the Palazzo San Fedele in Milan, the collection defined a new “Brutalist Sensuality.” The runway featured a radical shift toward extreme textures, utilizing silk threads and recycled glass fibres to create a “hairy” aesthetic that challenged traditional leather boundaries.
British designer Louise Trotter delivered her sophomore collection, cementing a vision of “intelligent luxury.” She successfully transitioned the house from cinematic realism to a structural, material-focused direction, blending architectural severity with tactile comfort.
The collection was dominated by “fortress-like” overcoats with sculptural, rounded shoulders and cinched waists. Key accessories included the reimagined Padded Veneta hobo and the Lauren clutch, alongside artisanal leather-patch shirts that showcased the brand’s evolved Intrecciato heritage.
Designer: Louise Trotter louise_trotter_
Brand: Bottega Veneta newbottega
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