Bottega Veneta was established in 1966 in Vicenza, Italy by Michele Taddei and Renzo Zengiaro. Crafting artisanal leather goods, the brand developed a distinctive leather weaving design, the Intrecciato, which instantly became Bottega Veneta’s iconic look.

Bottega Veneta’s most popular items are the Cabat, the Knot and the Pouch bags. The Cabat’s complex weaving craftsmanship requires 2 artisans for 2 full days of work.

in 2021, Bottega Veneta created a buzz in the luxury industry by unexpectedly shutting down all of its social media accounts (its Instagram account had 2.5 million followers). The move was followed by the creation of a digital journal, Issued by Bottega, relying on its clients, influencers, collaborators, and fans to spread the news. Monthly fashion shows were replaced by private staged trunk shows called Salons. 

The fashion house reinvented its shows with industrial setups and hip-hop guest stars.