Judging from the thoughtful interviews he gave to tease his direction for Bottega, I did not expect this collection coming at all. I find it pretty try-hard and heavy handed especially in the tailored part of the collection, leaving a lot to be desired when it comes to the finer details, such as the shape of the lapels, the choice of materials and the placements of pockets etc. - For a direction that owes more than a bit to people like Helmut Lang where you know there was a solid menswear foundation behind, this lacks a depth of understanding that these seemingly small details matter. Bottega Veneta is first and foremost a house known for discreet, timeless luxury and I can't help but think that this collection does not live up to those standards.