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Milan Womenswear A/W 2013
Bottega Veneta

  • Lou Stoppard reports on the Bottega Veneta show

    by Lou Stoppard on 24 February 2013.

    There was no nostalgia here, this was about precision. The narrative and fantasy of last season had been replaced by lines, pleats and folds to create shapes that were challenging and conceptual.

    Last season Tomas Maier had us all a flutter with his sultry tea-dresses and forties silhouettes, so it seemed only right that for Autumn/Winter 2013 he'd take us in the opposite direction by offering up a collection that was precise and defined to the point of being stern. This was about structure rather than surface. So there was no print. Instead he's used wool to create voluminous, sculptural shapes that sat away from the body while working around the curves. 

    'It's about taking it a step a head from last season. I think this is more sharp and more angular and more linear, where as last season was a little bit more on the romantic side. It's a bit more decisive', he told me afterwards. Indeed, there was no nostalgia here, this was about precision. The narrative and fantasy of last season had been replaced by lines, pleats and folds to create shapes that were challenging and conceptual.

    This was a different kind of luxury than what you might expect for the Bottega Veneta shopper. It was quiet and more considered - even the bags had been shrunk down to whisper rather than shout. But ask any woman today and they'll tell you that the new luxury is all about slow fashion. Fabric and cut - that's what we care about. So while the beauty and appeal of this collection was less obvious compared to the flattering frocks of Spring/Summer, it had a deeper, more relevant appeal given the direction that high fashion is heading. Trust Maier to be ahead of the curve.

  • Bottega Veneta: Live panel discussion

    Broadcast on 23 Feb 2013

    Hywel Davies, Georgina Goodman, Mimma Viglezio and Sue Dray discuss the show on 23 February 2013 at 09:15 GMT.

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    Bottega Veneta illustrated by Fiona Gourlay
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    Bottega Veneta illustrated by Fiona Gourlay
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    Bottega Veneta illustrated by Fiona Gourlay
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    Bottega Veneta illustrated by Fiona Gourlay
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    Bottega Veneta illustrated by Fiona Gourlay
  • Instagram by @10magazine at 09:45 Sat 23 Feb 2013
  • ELLE Beauty @ELLEBEAUTYTEAM

    Beautiful wine coloured lips at Bottega Veneta #MFW. Please don't make us wait till autumn to wear this shade! http://t.co/VkMBUw4z1q

    23 Feb 2013
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  • Instagram by @cynthiagrajales at 09:39 Sat 23 Feb 2013
  • Steph Hall @StephMariaHall

    Don't you just love my new hair #BottegaVeneta #MFW http://t.co/WASNoWzOx2

    23 Feb 2013
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  • Instagram by @paololanzi at 09:34 Sat 23 Feb 2013
  • anne-marie curtis @amcELLE

    70's power woman at Bottega. Big shoulders,muted colour palette,platform brogues #strong. #MFW

    23 Feb 2013
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  • Instagram by @vogueaustralia at 09:14 Sat 23 Feb 2013
  • Instagram by @styledotcomnicole at 09:12 Sat 23 Feb 2013
  • Sunday Times Style @TheSTStyle

    A flower opens. Prettiness with power at Bottega #mfw http://t.co/RrJuW5UlgB

    23 Feb 2013
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  • Meenal Mistry @MeenalMistry

    The mid-century lady trend continues at Bottega Veneta--with a dash of deconstruction. #mfw #wsjfashion

    23 Feb 2013
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  • Instagram by @anders44 at 09:07 Sat 23 Feb 2013
  • BOTTEGA VENETA @BottegaVeneta

    The finale #bottegaveneta #MFW http://t.co/7QyZVGR4SA

    23 Feb 2013
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  • Tiffanie Darke @tiffaniedarke

    Such a strong show from Bottega. That woman is heading from the boardroom to the ballroom

    23 Feb 2013
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  • Instagram by @shapsupinhere at 09:03 Sat 23 Feb 2013
  • Instagram by @styledotcomnicole at 09:01 Sat 23 Feb 2013
  • Instagram by @janegrazia at 09:01 Sat 23 Feb 2013
  • Instagram by @christinabinkley at 08:59 Sat 23 Feb 2013
  • Lorraine Candy @LorraineELLE

    Bottega finale #mfw @ELLEUK http://t.co/EjKGUYvv9c

    23 Feb 2013
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  • Instagram by @jjmartinmilan at 08:55 Sat 23 Feb 2013
  • BOTTEGA VENETA @BottegaVeneta

    First look at the Women's FW 13/14 #bottegaveneta runway #MFW http://t.co/2EJ71v4NzJ

    23 Feb 2013
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  • Tiffanie Darke @tiffaniedarke

    I always used to buy Bottega shoes and now I think I will do again http://t.co/UTpAw7skhl

    23 Feb 2013
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  • VOGUE.CO.UK @BritishVogue

    Big hair, dark lips and plenty of shapely pleats from Bottege Veneta #mfw

    23 Feb 2013
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  • Simon Chilvers @simonchilvers

    As per, best model names at Bottega. Manuela, Ondria, Tilda, Agne, Fei-Fei, Marine, Dauphine, Manon, Cora- I could go on - cc @helenseamons

    23 Feb 2013
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  • Simon Chilvers @simonchilvers

    I LOVE that one of the colours about to come out at Bottega is called Smoke. Oh hang on, and another is called curry. Amazing #fashion #MFW

    23 Feb 2013
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  • VOGUE.CO.UK @BritishVogue

    Croissants and mini sandwiches - breakfast is served at Bottega Veneta #mfw

    23 Feb 2013
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  • BOTTEGA VENETA @BottegaVeneta

    Just a few minutes from now: A collection that provides the ultimate personal experience of discovering the unexpected #bottegaveneta #MFW

    23 Feb 2013
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  • Instagram by @leclubstyle at 07:55 Sat 23 Feb 2013
  • BOTTEGA VENETA @BottegaVeneta

    #bottegaveneta live on twitter just in time for the Women's FW13/14 show. Follow us for the latest news http://t.co/uDtzLc2g1T

    21 Feb 2013
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