Louise Trotter - Designer, Creative Director of Bottega Veneta

[style_expert]

I see Carven in all of these looks, and not much Bottega Veneta whatsoever. Even that weird, abstract “intrecciato” top is giving Carven vibes somehow?

I sincerely hope she does something more expressive for her debut because at the moment these looks are nothing interesting and not building much momentum or excitement for her September show, which is exactly what they should be doing…

I agree — it’s a poor strategic decision to debut her vision on the red carpet, even if it's on Julianne Moore and even if it's in Cannes.
In fact, I don’t think Bottega should pursue celebrity or red carpet dressing too heavily at all — just selectively, and only with a few truly interesting names.
Julianne is great, but let’s wait and see if she jumps ship once Matthieu presents his first Chanel collections.

Are we looking at another clueless Kering house?

 

[Lola701]

I actually think it’s clever to introduce her Bottega at a film festival. I would have debuted during the Venice film festival though as it is closer in time to the runway show.

She is probably not releasing the images of the resort until it’s time to hit the stores so those looks won’t be fresh in our memory but in in terms of positioning, it goes well with the lifestyle aspect of BV.

Venice and Cannes are rather prestigious and glamorous festivals. It’s not Sundance.
It’s rather exclusive and most of all, it gives clues on the celebrities they will likely attach to the brand.

Regarding her moving to Chanel…BV is not direct competition to Chanel so she could wear both brands. So far, Julianne has a connection with both brands so it’s ok.

 

[yslforever]

That top properly fitted, and not in that boxy form, could work (and the pants too). Bad proportions!!

The top could have been 100% nicer and less boxy, but not perfect, if it were intreciatto silk, or simply braided ribbons,

 

[Kite]

Nobody wants to look like a Leather Pillowcase.

 

[TaylorBinque]

We get it girl. You love that neck line. 😂

 

[Yohji]

I actually think it’s clever to introduce her Bottega at a film festival. I would have debuted during the Venice film festival though as it is closer in time to the runway show.

She is probably not releasing the images of the resort until it’s time to hit the stores so those looks won’t be fresh in our memory but in in terms of positioning, it goes well with the lifestyle aspect of BV.

Venice and Cannes are rather prestigious and glamorous festivals. It’s not Sundance.
It’s rather exclusive and most of all, it gives clues on the celebrities they will likely attach to the brand.

Regarding her moving to Chanel…BV is not direct competition to Chanel so she could wear both brands. So far, Julianne has a connection with both brands so it’s ok.

Vicky wore a lot of Bottega last year as well.

I like most of these looks - particularly the photocall one.

 

[fashionsavvvvvy]

Why all the looks so far seem like a handbag being torn into a top?

 

[marines]

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[Salvatore]

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I would have lived life full of peace and happiness with this look if I had never seen it from the side and back. I hope she gets it together. Trotter is not trotting for me, yet.

 

[PDFSD]

So far I’m not shocked.
It’s very simple and bourgeois. This is BV’s lane. I wish the sleeves weren’t as large on Julianne’s blazer but nevertheless, it’s cool so far.

Every brand produces a black pantsuit. I’m not going to have a judgment on what to expect from it. And maybe those looks will make more sense as part of the collection.

Because precisely, we don’t know if everything is custom or a part of the resort 2026.

Lola i admire your optimism on new appointments :-)