Bottega Veneta Oversized Intrecciato Tote

Megs · Dec 10th, 2007, 12:38 PM

Pinch yourself again, because this is indeed a handbag from the house of most-of-the-time elegant and toned-down Bottega Veneta. Their spring/summer 2008 bags involve huge splashes of color, funky combinations, and patent metallics!? Yes, they have entered the realm of glossy patent (or as they like to call it 'liquid stripes'). Sure, it may not exactly be metallic, but the patent gives off such a sheen that the handbag appears to be reflecting a ton of light, which in my eyes makes this a toned down metallic in its own way. Not only did they do this with their handbags, but they did this with the color red. Bright red, not rouge. And even worse, they did it on a handbag that is totally drab, the Bottega Veneta Oversized Intrecciato Tote. This tote features a very beach looking braided handle, that will dig into your shoulder with each wear and force the body of the handbag to flatten out and dull down. But then, under your arm, the bag will refuse to be dull, as it shines and gleams with its bright red and liquid stripes. And then there is the other beach effect, the brass eyelets that the handles are looped through at the top. Again, making the bag hang funny and pull at your arm and shoulder. I'd expect this from a canvas beach bag, or just a cheap bag that can be used at the beach. But nothing from the house of Bottega is cheap, and this handbag is a whopping $2,680 at Net A Porter. I don't have the heart to label this a fug bag, but I can say that I truly am not liking it.

NWpurselover · Dec 10th, 2007, 12:41 PM

You are correct it looks like a beach tote, what happened here Tomas?

sejshah · Dec 10th, 2007, 02:55 PM

what a cute bag...definitely love the color red in this bag

HandbagAngel · Dec 10th, 2007, 03:20 PM

This is not my color, but I have to admit this bag is super beautiful!

BagsRmyLife · Dec 10th, 2007, 03:39 PM

Love the bag but it should use a better strap..

jane · Dec 10th, 2007, 04:04 PM

I love my two Bottega bags but in general I find the line to be very hit and miss. Some of their designs are just awful, and this is one of them.

karo · Dec 10th, 2007, 04:14 PM

Another gorgeous BV bag. This color is stunning.

umdana · Dec 10th, 2007, 04:23 PM

i'm not sure about the design, but i lovr the color.

Leelee · Dec 10th, 2007, 05:47 PM

The color is gorgeous, but I'm on the fence about the style. I don't care at all for the hardware on the top of the strap.

GTOFan · Dec 10th, 2007, 06:25 PM

LOVE the color, style is only ok to me.

ValleyO · Dec 10th, 2007, 09:35 PM

I don't like the metallic/ woven leather combo AT ALL

Sorry BV, but it looks like something you'd buy at K-Mart.

mistikat · Dec 10th, 2007, 11:15 PM

It looks better on the model than by itself. I think it may be one of those designs you have to see in person to really judge...

heartnaspade · Dec 11th, 2007, 01:34 AM

The shape looks incredibly awkward, and the color is one step away from screaming Christmas ornament.

article3 · Dec 11th, 2007, 01:59 AM

That is a HOT bag!

Phédre · Dec 11th, 2007, 10:11 AM

I like the color, but not the material. I like the shape, but not the handles. There's just something wrong with this bag, but it's hard to say exactly what it is.

Dec 10th, 2007, 12:41 PM	#2
NWpurselover Member Location: San Francisco	Re: Bottega Veneta Oversized Intrecciato Tote You are correct it looks like a beach tote, what happened here Tomas?

Dec 10th, 2007, 02:55 PM	#3
sejshah Member	Re: Bottega Veneta Oversized Intrecciato Tote what a cute bag...definitely love the color red in this bag

Dec 10th, 2007, 03:20 PM	#4
HandbagAngel Member	Re: Bottega Veneta Oversized Intrecciato Tote This is not my color, but I have to admit this bag is super beautiful!

Dec 10th, 2007, 03:39 PM	#5
BagsRmyLife Member Location: - NyC -	Re: Bottega Veneta Oversized Intrecciato Tote Love the bag but it should use a better strap..

Dec 10th, 2007, 04:04 PM	#6
jane tPF's 100th member Location: the Pacific Northwest	Re: Bottega Veneta Oversized Intrecciato Tote I love my two Bottega bags but in general I find the line to be very hit and miss. Some of their designs are just awful, and this is one of them. __________________ Bottega Veneta + Cupcake Royale =

Dec 10th, 2007, 12:38 PM	#1
Megs	Bottega Veneta Oversized Intrecciato Tote Pinch yourself again, because this is indeed a handbag from the house of most-of-the-time elegant and toned-down Bottega Veneta. Their spring/summer 2008 bags involve huge splashes of color, funky combinations, and patent metallics!? Yes, they have entered the realm of glossy patent (or as they like to call it 'liquid stripes'). Sure, it may not exactly be metallic, but the patent gives off such a sheen that the handbag appears to be reflecting a ton of light, which in my eyes makes this a toned down metallic in its own way. Not only did they do this with their handbags, but they did this with the color red. Bright red, not rouge. And even worse, they did it on a handbag that is totally drab, the Bottega Veneta Oversized Intrecciato Tote. This tote features a very beach looking braided handle, that will dig into your shoulder with each wear and force the body of the handbag to flatten out and dull down. But then, under your arm, the bag will refuse to be dull, as it shines and gleams with its bright red and liquid stripes. And then there is the other beach effect, the brass eyelets that the handles are looped through at the top. Again, making the bag hang funny and pull at your arm and shoulder. I'd expect this from a canvas beach bag, or just a cheap bag that can be used at the beach. But nothing from the house of Bottega is cheap, and this handbag is a whopping $2,680 at Net A Porter. I don't have the heart to label this a fug bag, but I can say that I truly am not liking it. __________________ Enter our fabulous November giveaway sponsored by Adriana Castro!!!!

Dec 10th, 2007, 04:14 PM	#7
karo Member Location: Brussels, Europe	Re: Bottega Veneta Oversized Intrecciato Tote Another gorgeous BV bag. This color is stunning.

Dec 10th, 2007, 04:23 PM	#8
umdana Member	Re: Bottega Veneta Oversized Intrecciato Tote i'm not sure about the design, but i lovr the color.

Dec 10th, 2007, 05:47 PM	#9
Leelee Up On My Toes! Location: Highland, Maryland	Re: Bottega Veneta Oversized Intrecciato Tote The color is gorgeous, but I'm on the fence about the style. I don't care at all for the hardware on the top of the strap.

Dec 10th, 2007, 06:25 PM	#10
GTOFan Member	Re: Bottega Veneta Oversized Intrecciato Tote LOVE the color, style is only ok to me.

Dec 10th, 2007, 09:35 PM	#11
ValleyO Member Location: Sacramento, CA	Re: Bottega Veneta Oversized Intrecciato Tote I don't like the metallic/ woven leather combo AT ALL Sorry BV, but it looks like something you'd buy at K-Mart.

Dec 10th, 2007, 11:15 PM	#12
mistikat Member	Re: Bottega Veneta Oversized Intrecciato Tote It looks better on the model than by itself. I think it may be one of those designs you have to see in person to really judge...

Dec 11th, 2007, 01:34 AM	#13
heartnaspade Ali Location: back in NYC	Re: Bottega Veneta Oversized Intrecciato Tote The shape looks incredibly awkward, and the color is one step away from screaming Christmas ornament.

Dec 11th, 2007, 01:59 AM	#14
article3 Loves Bags & the Law	Re: Bottega Veneta Oversized Intrecciato Tote That is a HOT bag! __________________ Carrie: "Honey, if it hurts so much, why are we going shopping?" Samantha: "I have a broken toe, not a broken spirit." - Sex and the City

Dec 11th, 2007, 10:11 AM	#15
Phédre Member Location: Antwerp	Re: Bottega Veneta Oversized Intrecciato Tote I like the color, but not the material. I like the shape, but not the handles. There's just something wrong with this bag, but it's hard to say exactly what it is.