Bottega Veneta was founded by leather craftsmen in Vicenza, Italy, in a workshop outfitted with sewing machines designed to work with fabric, not leather. To fit the material under the needle, the artisans had to use extra fine leather, and to give it strength, they wove it into the companies trademark “intrecciato” pattern. The company was known for eschewing the logo and label trend favored by Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Chanel. One of...Continue Reading