by Adriana Zingone
A mastery that stems from years of training and tradition. A penchant for intricate details that make a world of difference, a craftsmanship that speaks for itself. Partying with Palladio: “We wanted to bring part of the Veneto region to London for a real celebration,” said Claus Dietrich Lars, chief executive of Bottega Veneta, as he cast his gaze around Chiswick House, the 18th century Palladian style villa in west London.
The villa, built by Lord Burlington, was filled with northeastern Italian flavor on Thursday night, from the prosecco tasting stations and Aperol spritz cocktail bar to the Bottega Veneta craftspeople who were busily weaving the brand’s famous intrecciato designs with strips of leatherlike strands of fettuccine as guests walked among the rooms. There were areas dedicated to all of the brand’s products, from leather goods to fragrance to jewelry, while downstairs in the garden, guests were offered Venetian inspired food made by Giorgio Locatelli. In the fragrance room, the entire Parco Palladiano collection was on display, with each juice meant to evoke a single moment in the day, including the smell of the air in the garden at dawn to high noon under the orange tree. It was the biggest event that Bottega had ever done in London, with guests including Sabine Getty, Poppy Delevingne, Amber Le Bon, Lady Kitty Spencer, Arizona Muse, Marc Quinn, François-Henri Pinault and a host of Bottega clients.
Lars said Bottega jumped at the opportunity of staging the show in the neo-Palladian villa because it felt like home.Bottega is based in Vicenza, in Italy’s Veneto region, which was also the home of the 16th-century architect Andrea Palladio. The entire region is dotted with his spare, elegant villas, which are all influenced by ancient Greek and Roman architecture. Next up for the brand is the opening of its 16,000-square-foot Madison Avenue store early next year and a show at New York Fashion Week in February to mark the occasion. The brand has taken three townhouses on Madison and fused them into the one store, which will also have a VIP area on the top floor.
Bottega Veneta The Hand of The Artisan Cocktail Evening: Vips Wearing
by Adriana Zingone
Lovely ladies got dressed up in Bottega Veneta to show their support at the Bottega Veneta The Hand of The Artisan Cocktail evening in London, England on Thursday. Ajak Deng: The Sudanese model showcased the designer’s masterful tailoring in a double-breasted trench coat. The textured fabric on the collar and cuffs brought a new dimension to the piece while the black accessories lent a toughness. I’m also awestruck by how this colour complements her skin tone. Pernille Teisbaek wearing Bottega Veneta Fall Winter 2017 Barolo Striped Wool Sweater and Leather Wool Natte Skirt, Nero Patent Calf Pump and Knot.
Poppy Delevingne: Looking ready to party, the model was clad in a lilac mini decorated with long fringe and sequins. The whimsical nature of the dress was toughened considerably with the chunky black sandals. Jacquetta Wheeler wearing Bottega Veneta Fall Winter 2017 Nero Cotton and Silk Smoking Twill Pantsuit, Duchesse Silk Belt, Bottega Veneta jewelry and Mini Montebello Bag. Fall Winter 2017
Arizona Muse: The American model oozed refined elegance in this structured black dress. Its appeal lied in the subtle details including the trim on the shoulders, the cinched waist and the ankle-strap shoes. Sabine Getty wearing Bottega Veneta Fall Winter 2017 Nero Refined Cotton and Wool Twill Cape, Nero and Silver Silk Jacquard Georgette Dress and Nero Antico Crystals Knot. Josephine de la Baume: The French actress and model wore a similar version of Poppy’s dress. However, hers felt very different. The shorter sleeves, longer hemline and beige colour gave it a bohemian mood which the dark brown animal print accessories played up.
Lady Amelia Windsor wearing Bottega Veneta Cruise 2018 Durer Printed Duchess Dress and Knot. Nieves Alvarez: The Spanish model epitomized Bottega Veneta’s sophisticated tailoring with this suit. The sharp shoulders and cropped pants had a modern mood, but this is an outfit that could be worn decades from now and still captivate. Viola Arrivabene Valenti Gonzaga wearing Bottega Veneta Fall Winter 2017 Dark Leather Lamb Shearling Coat, Desert Rose Silk Crepe de Chine Dress with Goat Hair Details and Crocodile Knot, and Madina Visconti di Modrone wearing Bottega Veneta Fall Winter 2017 Refined Cotton and Wool Nero Coat
Amber Le Bon: The model stunned in a voluminous burnt orange cape and black dress. The topper might not be the first thing that comes to find for a cocktail evening, but this outfit will broaden many minds. Lady Kitty Spencer wearing Cruise 2018 thyme viscose dress and Lady Violet Manners wearing Bottega Veneta Fall Winter 2017 terracotta and tangerine double cashmere long coat. Eric Underwood wearing Bottega Veneta Fall Winter 2017 Latte Soft Nappa Blouson, Latte Silk Knit Crew Neck, Nero Wool and Silk Smoking Twill Pant Nero and White Dots and Check Silk Scarf and Nero Lace Up Shoe Calf with Buckle Detail. Renee Stewart wearing Bottega Veneta Fall Winter 2017 Jacket and Skirt in Nero Double Cashmere, Nero Calf Sandals and Knot Clutch. Jack Fox wearing Bottega Veneta Fall Winter 2017 Coat in Mist and Nero Brushed Herringbone Wool, Nero Wool Pants and Nero Turtleneck.
JJ Martin wearing Bottega Veneta Cruise 2018 Multicolor Blurred Lines Chiffon Dress and Knot. Zahra Lyla Khalil wearing Bottega Veneta Fall Winter 2017 Nero Silk Dress and Sylvia Haghjoo wearing Bottega Veneta Cruise 2018 Barolo Double Cashmere Jacket and Skirt. Julia Haghjoo wearing Bottega Veneta Cruise 2018 Dark Barolo Calf Trench, Barolo Wool and Cashmere Sweater, Calvados Calf Skirt and Terracotta Calf City Knot. Tess Ward wearing Bottega Veneta Early Fall 2017 Jacquard Jacket and Pant, Nero Patent Pumps and Knot. Lady Alice Manners wearing Bottega Veneta Fall Winter 2017 Wool Jacket with Goat Hair Details, Nero Polyamide Cavalry Twill Pant and Knot. Idina Moncreiffe wearing Early Fall 2017 Dark Terracotta and Ocre Geometric Jacquard Wool Outwear.
