Vintage Bottega Veneta Belt
By Bottega Veneta
Located in London, GB
A great vintage belt by Bottega Veneta. The belt is canvas with a leather covered buckle and end
Vintage Bottega Veneta Belt
By Bottega Veneta
Located in London, GB
A great vintage belt by Bottega Veneta. The belt is canvas with a leather covered buckle and end
Bottega Veneta Studded Suede Gloves
By Bottega Veneta
Located in New York, NY
Buttery soft black suede gloves edged in gilt studs.
Size 6
Excellent condition
Vintage Bottega Veneta Green Beaded Mini Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This exquisite vintage Bottega Veneta handbag is a rare collector’s piece. The intricate beaded
Vintage Bottega Veneta Sculptural Beaded Organza Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
functional. This version by Bottega Veneta deconstructs the notion of the reticule, transforming it into a
Vintage Bottega Veneta Black Intrecciato Leather Fringe Belt
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A striking vintage accessory from Bottega Veneta’s early leather ateliers, this belt showcases the
Bottega Veneta Lavender Classic Woven Handbang W/ Strap
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bottega Veneta Lavender Classic Woven Handbang W/ Strap Measurements: Height - 9.5 inches Width
Bottega Veneta leopard print agenda with leather trim
By Bottega Veneta
Located in New York, NY
Bottega Veneta Agenda has leopard print front and back in viscose material and there are brown
1990s Bottega Veneta Taupe Leather Intrecciato Crossbody Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful 1990s Bottega Veneta hobo bag. Taupe intrecciato leather with matching taupe leather
Bottega Veneta Signature Detailed Large Black Lucite Sunglasses
By Bottega Veneta
Located in New York, NY
Bottega Veneta signature large black lucite sunglasses are wonderfully detailed with the
Bottega Veneta Honey & Cream Lambskin Woven Clutch/ Handbag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in New York, NY
Bottega Veneta woven lambskin leather clutch with optional handle if desire to use as a handbag
Vintage Bottega Veneta Black Leather Red Plexiglass Clutch Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
-Rare 1990s Bottega Veneta clutch crafted from the house’s signature Intrecciato woven lambskin in
Vintage Bottega Veneta Colorful Beads Sculptural Organza Minaudieré Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
functional. This contemporary version by Bottega Veneta deconstructs the notion of the reticule, transforming
Bottega Veneta White Crossbody w/ Tan Accent and Strap
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bottega Veneta White Crossbody w/ Tan Accent and Strap Measurements: Height - 7 Inches Width
Bottega Veneta Fuchsia Lambskin Woven Leather Clutch-Shoulder Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in New York, NY
Bottega Veneta Fuchsia woven lambskin leather shoulder bag has removable straps with the option to
Vintage Bottega Veneta Gold Chain Turquoise Leather Lion Head Belt
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Although Bottega Veneta’s signature is fine leather goods, the brand has had an exquisite talent
1990's Bottega Veneta Gold Quilted Clutch with Lucite Clasp
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Bottega Veneta demi lune shaped clutch from the 1990s. Gold silk quilted exterior with a black and
Bottega Veneta Tan Intrecciato Woven Nappa Leather Large Cesta Tote
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bottega Veneta Tan Intrecciato Woven Nappa Leather Large Cesta Tote in good condition. Woven tan
Bottega Veneta Metallic Gold Lambskin Cross-body Evening Shoulder Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in New York, NY
Bottega Veneta wonderfully elegant metallic gold lambskin evening cross-body evening bag
Bottega Veneta Huge Midnight Blue/Olive Multi-Color "Floral Lace" Scarf
By Bottega Veneta
Located in New York, NY
Bottega Veneta wonderfully huge midnight blue and olive multi-color "floral lace" scarf
Bottega Veneta Dress Black Wool Twill Shirtwaist LBD Button Front Sz 42 Italy
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned Bottega Veneta ladies black shirtwaist dress, likely made in the 90s. Made
Bottega Veneta Hobo Bag Lambskin leather Dark Navy Medium 47cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Hobo Bag Lambskin leather Dark Navy Medium 47cm These are professional photos of
Bottega Veneta S/S 1999 silver aviator mirror sunglasses
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Rome, IT
• Aviator-style sunglasses • Silver mirrored lense • Futuristic temples • Small creases next to screws • Comes with original lense • Campaign piece
Bottega Veneta Black Clutch Purse
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Black woven leather Bottega Veneta clutch. The bag appears virtually unused and features an inner
Bottega Veneta Hand Dyed Cotton Dess
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A sculptural handmade Bottega Veneta draped bandeau dress in burnt orange with a brown print. The
Bottega Veneta Vintage Black Campana Shopper Mini Tote Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Unique Bottega Veneta vintage bag form the 1990s. Designer is Laura Braggion. Color: Black
Vintage Bottega Veneta black intrecciato, woven lambskin handbag. Classic purse.
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Bottega Veneta black intrecciato, woven lambskin handbag with a matching turn-lock
Unavailable
H 7 in W 8.7 in D 2 in
Vintage Bottega Veneta leopard printed genuine fur leather shoulder bag.
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Bottega Veneta leopard printed genuine fur leather shoulder bag with double golden
Unavailable
H 3.3 in W 4 in D 0.5 in
Vintage Bottega Veneta pink intrecciato woven leather wallet, coin case purse.
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Bottega Veneta intrecciato woven leather wallet, coin case, purse in hot pink. Fun
Unavailable
H 7 in W 10.6 in D 3.15 in
Vintage Bottega Veneta brown suede leather square shoulder bag with butterfly.
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Bottega Veneta dark brown suede leather square shoulder bag with iconic butterfly
Vintage Bottega Veneta beige intrecciato woven leather handbag. Best classic bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
Vintage Bottega Veneta beige intrecciato woven leather handbag. Best classic and elegant purse
Vintage Bottega Veneta classic intrecciato woven leather handbag in hot pink.
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
Vintage Bottega Veneta classic intrecciato woven leather handbag purse in hot pink with unique
Vintage Bottega Veneta satin intrecciato bag multicolor, pink, blue, green, etc.
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Bottega Veneta woven satin, classic intrecciato handbag purse in pink, orange, light
Vintage Bottega Veneta classic black shoulder bag with long brown intrecciato
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Bottega Veneta classic black shoulder bag with long brown leather intrecciato straps
Unavailable
H 6.9 in W 11.4 in D 3.5 in
Vintage Bottega Veneta intrecciato bronze lambskin bag with turn lock closure.
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Bottega Veneta bronze intrecciato woven lambskin handbag with matching turn-lock
Unavailable
H 8.6 in W 10.6 in D 2.16 in
Vintage Bottega Veneta grained red leather hexagon shape handbag with gold motif
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Bottega Veneta grained red leather hexagon shape handbag with golden hardware. Rare
Unavailable
H 7.8 in W 13 in
Vintage Bottega Veneta intrecciato navy and green large clutch bag, unisex purse
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Bottega Veneta intrecciato navy and green woven lamb leather large clutch bag, purse
Vintage Bottega Veneta black and wine brown intrecciato woven suede shoulder bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Bottega Veneta intrecciato woven suede leather messenger shoulder bag in black and
Unavailable
W 0.98 in L 2.16 in
Vintage Bottega Veneta lion head and brown teardrop glass dangle earrings. Rare.
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Bottega Veneta rare gold tone lion head design dangle earrings with pink crystal
Gold Plate, Silver
Unavailable
H 5.9 in W 9.8 in D 5.1 in
Bottega Veneta Vintage black lamb leather intrecciato handbag with golden hock.
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Bottega Veneta classic black lamb leather intrecciato handbag with golden closure
Unavailable
H 10.2 in W 13 in D 5.1 in
Vintage Bottega Veneta black and white woven intrecciato shoulder bag. Tote bag.
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
Excellent vintage condition. 1990s. Vintage Bottega Veneta intrecciato woven lambskin shoulder tote
Bottega Veneta
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black lizard embossed mini shoulder bag with interesting lid closure and shape.
Bottega Veneta brown velvet pochette
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Capri, IT
Bottega Veneta brown velvet pochette
Bottega Veneta tangerine woven ankle straps
By Bottega Veneta
Located in New York, NY
Bottega Veneta tangerine leather with their classic woven weave. Heels measures 3 1/2" in height
Bottega Veneta Vintage Silver Drop Earrings
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Braintree, GB
Bottega Veneta vintage drop earrings with crystal and quartz mounted in sterling 925 silver. Made
Silver
Bottega Veneta Vintage Monogram Duffle Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
We are offering this black Bottega Veneta Monogram Duffle Bag. Made in Italy, it is finely crafted
Vintage Bottega Veneta python Shoulder Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in London, GB
Vintage Bottega Veneta python shoulder bag, this shoulder bag is crafted from luxurious python
Bottega Veneta brown leather shoulder bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Capri, IT
Bottega Veneta brown leather shoulder bag totally made in italy measurements: 24 * 19 cm 3 cm depth
Bottega Veneta Chocolate Brown "Buckle" Sandals.
By Bottega Veneta
Located in New York, NY
Bottega Veneta's chocolate-brown calfskin ship on sandals has a "Buckle" in front. Heels measures 4
Bottega Veneta Cervo Cocker Shoulder Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Bottega Veneta Cervo Cocker Shoulder Bag, a timeless and versatile accessory
BOTTEGA VENETA black woven leather jacket
By Bottega Veneta
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black woven leather blazer from Bottega Veneta. Fits a US size 4-6. Snap and button closure
Nut Leather Intrecciato Bottega Veneta Shoulder Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Paris, FR
Bottega Veneta Nut leather “Intrecciato” shoulder bag featuring iconic Intrecciato design, a front
Vintage Bottega Veneta Satin Tassel Crossbody Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Bottega Veneta satin printed tassel crossbody bag. Dual shoulder straps. Nylon lining
BOTTEGA VENETA Bag LIMITED EDITION colour POISON
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Miami, FL
snap pocket. The interior metal plaque is stamped BOTTEGA VENETA MADE IN ITALY LIMITED EDITION
Early 90s Bottega Veneta Black Shearling Boots
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Black shearling and leather Bottega Veneta boots from the early 1990s. The ankle boots feature a
Bottega Veneta Vintage Black Leather Tote Shoulder Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Rome, Rome
Bottega Veneta black leather Tote shoulder bag. Double long shoulder strap. Flap with magnetic
Bottega Veneta tangerine woven leather ankle straps shoe
By Bottega Veneta
Located in New York, NY
These Bottega Veneta ankle-straps has their world-reknowned signature woven leather on front in
Bottega Veneta black python skin beads pochette / handbag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Capri, IT
Bottega Veneta black python skin beads pochette / handbag totally made in italy measurements: 16
1990s Bottega Veneta Black Intrecciato Large Hobo Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A 1990s Bottega Veneta classic that is the inspiration for the newest Bottega Veneta collections
1990s Bottega Veneta Leopard Print Pony Hair bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Austin, TX
1990s Bottega Veneta leopard print pony hair top handle bag. Push lock closure at top. Condition
1990s Bottega Veneta Navy Blue Intrecciato Leather Clutch
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1990s navy blue iconic intrecciato leather Bottega Veneta large clutch. Folding at top creates
1990s Bottega Veneta Black Intrecciato Leather Drawstring Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful 1990s black Bottega Veneta intrecciato leather drawstring bag. Two long shoulder leather
Bottega Veneta Signature Woven Gold Lame Wedge Flats
By Bottega Veneta
Located in New York, NY
Bottega Veneta wonderfully elegant and timeless signature woven gold lame flats has a slight wedge
Vintage Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Harlequin Shoulder Bag Clutch
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The intrecciato weave is a synonym for Bottega Veneta. Not only is it an artisanal textural detail
Bottega Veneta Vintage Tricolor Woven Leather Shoulder Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage rare Bottega Veneta red, green and blue intrecciato woven leather shoulder bag. Woven nappa
Vintage Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Harlequin Shoulder Bag Clutch
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The intrecciato weave is a synonym for Bottega Veneta. Not only is it an artisanal textural detail
Vintage Bottega Veneta Colorful Silk Woven Bucket Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A signature technique can go a tremendous way. Bottega Veneta is easily recognized by their iconic
Vintage Bottega Veneta Red Karung Lucite Frame Clutch Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bottega Veneta is at the pinnacle of fine leather goods and luxury accessories. Through the
1990s Bottega Veneta Reptile Stamped and Wood Frame Clutch
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Super chic 1990s Bottega Veneta large rectangular clutch. Brown stamped reptile with thick wood
Bottega Veneta Brown Intrecciato Woven Leather Tassel Crossbody Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Crossbody - Woven Elegance with Timeless Charm A true ode to
Bottega Veneta Vintage Woven Fabric Jeweled Evening Clutch Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Bottega Veneta gold tone woven fabric clutch bag. Flap with elegant jewel closure. Black
Bottega Veneta Animalier Leopard Fabric Tote Hobo Shoulder Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Rome, Rome
Bottega Veneta leopard animalier nylon tote shoulder bag. Upper zipper closure. Signature fabric
Bottega Veneta Diamond White and Yellow Gold Torcello Bracelet
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Bottega Veneta Torcello bracelet made of 18k white gold featuring pave diamonds and 18k yellow
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bottega Veneta Hobo Bag Lambskin leather Dark Navy Medium 47cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Hobo Bag Lambskin leather Dark Navy Medium 47cm These are professional photos of
Bottega Veneta Italian Wood & Lucite Tile Diminutive Handbag c 1990s
By Bottega Veneta
Located in University City, MO
Bottega Veneta Italian wood & lucite tile diminutive handbag-shoulder bag The unique compact size
Bottega Veneta Gold Chain Turquoise Leather Lion Head Belt, 1990s
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Although Bottega Veneta’s signature is fine leather goods, the brand has had an exquisite talent
Bottega Veneta Light Blue Intrecciato Woven Small Nodini Crossbody Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Rome, Rome
Bottega Veneta 'Nodini' shoulder bag in light blue Intrecciato woven leather, with light metallic
Vintage Mini velvet Bottega Veneta evening bag with beaded floral handle.
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage Mini velvet printed Bottega Veneta evening bag with beaded floral handle. Condition
Sold
H 2.38 in W 5.25 in
Vintage 1990s Bottega Veneta sunglasses in honey colour with butterfly detail
By Bottega Veneta
Located in COLLINGWOOD, AU
These beautifully honey coloured vintage 1990’s Bottega Veneta tilted oval sunglasses were sourced
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent ' Rive Gauche ' Black Skirt Suit Size 44 YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' black skirt suit! Flattering neckline on jacket, with two dome gold buttons at waist, and at cuffs. Also features interior waist bu...
Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Worn Twice Uppers are Perfect 2005 Runway Show * Gucci * U.S. Size: 8 * Soft Brown Leather * Alligator Uppers * Gold Buckle * 4.25" Heel * Gold Leather Lining * With Gucci Boot Dust ...
Silk Guipure Lace Exquisite 1930s Jacket Top
Located in Water Mill, NY
An intricate, stunning, vintage beige silk lace jacket, bolero, shrug, vest in varying stitches and patterns of flowers and petals- very elaborate. The shoulders are extended forming...
1980s Fabulous Vintage Escada High Waist Black Sequin Stirrup Pants with Tags
By Escada
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The return of the stirrup pant all over the European runways has put the style back in the spotlight, making this pair designed by Escada in the Eighties an amazing vintage find. Cov...
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
NWT's BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Embroidered Evening Beaded Bag Bridal Wedding
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Yellow gold hardware and ornate chain Beige tones Embroidered bag with floral design and clear beads Long fringes with a bead placed at each end NWT's Comes w...
Prada Blue Silk Top with Neck Drape
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous navy blue silk top from Prada. It is semi fitted, sleeveless with a crew neck. An 11" drape falls from one side of the neckline. It has a back invisible zipper. Fits siz...
$1,140Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37.5
New Tom Ford's Final Collection for Yves Saint Laurent 2004 YSL Heels Sz 37.5
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford's Final Collection for Yves Saint Laurent The Countess of Albemarle wore these in Beige to Tom Ford's Book Signing Size: 37...
Chanel Limited Edition Minaudière Paris - Greece Owl Evening Bag 2018 Resort
By Chanel
Located in Sewickley, PA
Rare Chanel Limited Edition Black and Gold Acrylic and Strass Owl Evening Bag Gold Hardware, Cruise 2018 Seen on the Paris - Greece Chanel Runway show. A Whimsical Masterpiece from...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Up Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. The body of the dress is made of fine black stretch silk with functional adjustable lacing at the center front and b...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans - Runway look #4 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2002 "Supercali...
Hermes Birkin 25 Rouge Exotic Lizard Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Birkin 25 bag Rouge Exotic in rare coveted Lizard. A gorgeous strawberry red that is neutral and perfect for year round wear. A glorious po...
Chanel Black Quilted Timeless Clutch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Black - Signature interlocking CC logo - Silver-tone hardware - Diamond quilted lambskin leather - Top bar and kiss lock - Main compartment - Internal zip fastening compartment P...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Era Lotus Slides * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977 His Final Coll...
$1,238Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...
Bottega Veneta has garnered acclaim over the course of its long history for impeccable quality and unassuming elegance. Known for its signature intrecciato weave as well as the overall superb craftsmanship that characterizes its handbags, jackets, shoes and other items, the Italian luxury fashion house is revered all over the world.
Bottega Veneta was launched in 1966 in Vicenza, Italy, by Michele Taddei and Renzo Zengiaro. Its artisans worked to produce by hand what were primarily leather goods, and from the start, the label’s focus on traditional craft techniques became integral to its now-global reputation for exceptional design.
Developed by Bottega Veneta in the late 1960s, the intrecciato weaving technique gives the brand’s bags their suppleness and strength. The northeastern Italian region where the label was founded was largely associated with clothing back then, and sewing machines at the local ateliers weren’t intended to be used with the strong leather with which Bottega’s artisans were working in order to create the house’s coveted bags, wallets and other accessories.
The precise weaving technique, which sees strips of fine leather woven by hand into a durable and robust pattern, was a practical solution. The resulting style has become a Bottega Veneta signature, making products such as its iconic Intrecciato Hobo handbag instantly recognizable.
Zengiaro left Bottega Veneta during the late 1970s, and Taddei then turned the brand over to his ex-wife, Laura Moltedo, and her second husband, Vittorio Moltedo. Designs took on a bolder look and the traditional craft approach was prioritized. The brand found success in the United States and expanded rapidly throughout the 1980s, becoming popular with celebrities and the cultural elite. American artist Andy Warhol often frequented the house’s Manhattan boutique and even made a short film for the company.
As competition increased during the 1990s, Bottega Veneta’s popularity declined. The company began to see an upswing after Gucci, which is owned by luxury group Kering, acquired them in 2001. Tomas Maier was appointed creative director by Gucci’s Tom Ford and worked to return to the understated beginnings that had defined the brand’s design ethos.
Maier’s celebrated Knot clutch, which was based on a 1978-era design and debuted in 2001, was a result of his enthusiasm for pared-back design as well as his efforts to showcase the house’s legacy of meticulous craftsmanship. In 2006, Bottega opened Scuola della Pelletteria to train the next generation of leatherworking artisans.
In 2018, British designer Daniel Lee took the role of creative director and earned a number of awards and accolades for the label. Before he left in 2021, Lee introduced an array of universally lauded designs such as Bottega Veneta Tire boots, the Cassette bag and the Mini Jodie, which is named after actress Jodie Foster. Matthieu Blazy was named creative director in 2021 following a history of design work for Celine, Maison Martin Margiela, Calvin Klein and other brands.
Find vintage Bottega Veneta footwear, accessories and clothing on 1stDibs.
For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, who never wear the same thing twice. And because fast fashion didn’t yet exist, the design associated with 1990s fashion — vintage '90s handbags, clothing and accessories — has a quality appreciated by the millennial generation: authenticity.
If there was one concept unifying fashion in the 1990s, it was the lean silhouette. “Fashion is a game of proportion,” Alexander Fury wrote in the New York Times in 2016. “Narrow-shouldered and narrow-hipped, the ’90s were skinny.”
If it takes a practiced eye to identify that single concept, that’s because in truth, ’90s fashion was many things to many people. After the 1980s era of strong-shouldered working women, glossy aerobicized bodies and Madonna, fashion branched out.
The industry gained momentum from big-money relaunches of the great Paris houses Dior, Givenchy and Balenciaga, rescued at long last from the constraints of licensing. Japan and Belgium gave fashion new avant-garde ideas to play with. From America came denim, minimalism, '90s grunge fashion and hip-hop. From Italy came sex appeal. And Prada.
For the colorful corsets of her 1990 Portrait collection, audacious British designer Dame Vivienne Westwood drew on 18th-century oil paintings — her models donned the pearl choker necklaces that have become a social media star and a favorite of influencers and fashion lovers all over the world. For a jacket-and-shorts suit from her Fall/Winter 1996–97 Storm in a Teacup line, the designer used the extreme asymmetry of a tartan mash-up to confront, according to Westwood, “the horror of uniformity and minimalism.”
“The ethos of the time was, you could have style, you could be into all kinds of cool stuff. It wasn’t about money, it wasn’t about status,” says Katy Rodriguez, cofounder of Resurrection. In contrast, “our last 10 years have seen the domination of nonstop luxury, money and status.”
Vintage 1990s Chanel bags, for example, are among the most prized of the brand’s offerings — at Newfound Luxury, proprietor L. Kiyana Macon has "clients who only buy ’90s Chanel because they recognize that it is the best quality.”
Things were different in the ’90s, and the difference is reflected in the clothes. Pull up any recent “How to Do the 1990s” fashion article (or look at photos of current supermodels Gigi, Kendall and Bella), and you’ll see iconic '90s outfits — knee socks, cardigans, fanny packs, fishnet stockings, slip dresses, flannel shirts and combat boots.
Rodriguez has recently noticed something similar happening. Before COVID, customers searched 1990s stock “for very sexy Galliano, Dior, Cavalli — that kind of thing,” she explains, noting that just a few months ago, “people were posting [on social media] the poshest things they could.” Now, in the age of shutdown, “that would just look out of touch.”
Instead, people are looking for “things that are cool but also easy and comfortable, not necessarily super-luxe,” Rodriguez continues. They’re “heading back to the more avant-garde, anti-fashion designers, like Helmut Lang, [Martin] Margiela and [Ann] Demeulemeester.”
Late designer Franco Moschino shocked and titillated the ’80s fashion elite with his whimsical, irreverent parodies of bourgeois finery. Whether emblazoning a sober blazer with smiley faces or embellishing a skirt suit with cutlery, Moschino rendered high style with a hearty wink. He famously said, “If you can’t be elegant, at least be extravagant” — words that, with all due respect to Susan Sontag, epitomize the essence of camp.
Vintage Moschino pants, jackets and other '90s Moschino garments remain so bold and fresh today that even the house's former creative director, Jeremy Scott, drew on the brand's past and the pop culture of the decade for his debut collection in 2014.
Find vintage 90s dresses, skirts, sweaters and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs — shop Thierry Mugler, Miuccia Prada, Jean Paul Gaultier and more today.
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.