I mean, let’s be real, before Daniel Lee showed up, Bottega Veneta was kinda… *there*. You know? Like, you saw the woven leather, the *intrecciato* (bet I spelled that wrong!), and you’d be like, “Oh, yeah, Bottega Veneta. Rich lady stuff.” Not exactly setting the world on fire.
Then bam! Lee steps in, and suddenly the Pouch bag is *everywhere*. That squishy little cloud of leather? Iconic. The Cassette bag? Another winner. He breathed new life into the brand, made it cool again, made it something you *actually* wanted to carry, not just something your grandma carried. I remember thinking, “Okay, Bottega, I see you!”
But, like, all good things gotta end, right? He abruptly left (or was he pushed? We’ll never know the full story, will we?), and then Matthieu Blazy took over. Honestly, I was nervous. Replacing someone who’s so strongly defined a brand is always a huge risk.
And Blazy? He started with a white tank top and jeans. A WHITE TANK TOP. In a Milan fashion show! I was like, “Is this some kind of statement? Is he punking us all?” But honestly, looking back, it kinda worked. It was a “back to basics” thing, a reminder that even luxury can be simple, relatable. Or, you know, maybe he just really liked tank tops. Who am I to judge?
Blazy’s brought his own thing to the table, for sure. He’s got this, like, quiet confidence, this understated elegance that’s different from Lee’s in-your-face cool. He understands the heritage of the brand, but he’s not afraid to, like, mess with it a little bit.
It’s interesting, actually, how the article I read said Bottega Veneta “completed his education and changed his life.” That’s a pretty strong statement! It makes you wonder what kind of pressure he’s under, but also how deeply he cares about the brand.
And now they’ve got Louise Trotter as creative director? Honestly, it’s hard to keep up! This industry is so fast-paced. I’m curious to see what she brings to the table. More woven leather? More minimalist chic? Who knows!
