I mean, seriously, have you *seen* some of the vintage Bottega stuff floating around? It’s a whole different vibe. Forget the neon green Pouch bag (though, yeah, they’re kinda cute, ngl), think more like, that effortlessly chic intrecciato weave in earthy tones. You know, the kind that makes you think of Italian summers and not, like, influencer-sponsored trips to Dubai. Just saying.
I saw this article, right? About costume designers dressing Tilda Swinton and Julianna Moore in *racks* of Bottega. Racks! And Celine! And The Row! And it’s like, okay, so *they* get it. They get that true style isn’t about buying the latest It Bag, it’s about curating a wardrobe that actually, ya know, *means* something. Like, you can almost feel the history in some of that vintage Bottega Veneta.
And don’t even get me started on the prices of the *new* stuff. We’re talking thousands for a dress! (I mean, who *are* these people??) Luckily, you can snag some seriously amazing vintage pieces for way less. You just gotta hunt. Think Vestiaire Collective, eBay (proceed with caution, obvs, authenticate EVERYTHING!), and these amazing vintage dealers, the ones who actually, like, *care* about the pieces they’re selling. Not just flipping it for a quick buck.
I personally think that the ‘Old Bottega’ is the real Bottega. Like, the Marco Polo bags? Forget about it. So chic and a total throwback. It’s not just about the bags, either. I’ve seen some vintage Bottega Veneta dresses and skirts that are to *die* for. Forget the modern stuff. They’re timeless, you know? The kind of pieces you can wear for years and still feel amazing in. Plus, you’re being more sustainable, which is, like, a huge bonus in my book.
