Chapter 1
The craft of Veneto
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Chapter 2
The power of no logo
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Chapter 3
The modern revival
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Chapter 4
The global quiet luxury movement
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Bottega Veneta and quiet luxury
Ch 1 · The craft of Veneto
diletta The craft of Veneto
Call: "What makes luxury so discreet?" Response: "Intrecciato, oh-oh!" Call: "Veneto's craft, can't be beat!" Response: "Quiet luxury, yeah!"
Fun Fact
Woven leather origin: Bottega Veneta's signature weave was invented because their sewing machines were designed for thin clothing leather, not thick handbag leather.
Glossary
intrecciato (noun)
A decorative technique of weaving together thin strips of leather or other materials. Michele Taddei and Renzo Zengiaro introduced this signature leather weave in Vicenza during the late 1960s.
A decorative technique of weaving together thin strips of leather or other materials. Michele Taddei and Renzo Zengiaro introduced this signature leather weave in Vicenza during the late 1960s.
Quiz
Which of these materials is traditionally woven to create Bottega Veneta's signature bags?
Quiz
How does the Intrecciato weaving technique affect the physical durability of a leather bag?