Louise Trotter - Designer, Creative Director of Bottega Veneta

[FashionPower]

6 months since her appointment and so far we got:
- A legacy campaign focusing on intrecciato craftsmanship with a bunch of celebs with no affiliation to the brand (can you do worse than Arivenchy or Selena x LV by NG?)
- Ill fitting customs look resembling rejects from Khaite or CK by Leoni runway shows
- The usual PR article / interview stating a bunch of nonsense to keep the hype up and remind people that this brand still exists

This is exactly a Sabato 2.0 situation.
Can they actually show something before the September show? Like a new bag, a small capsule, anything? We are tired already and it feels like the brand fell instantly into irrelevancy as soon as MB left just like Moschino did with Jeremy.

 

[Lola701]

Rebellious? Was the interview done by an intern?
The interview is great as it’s a perspective into her life. I mean she lives a very banal, normal life after all. I wouldn’t even say that the circumstances makes her position extraordinary because there are a ton a creative director for major brands living a rather normal life.

I love the grandmother story as it relates to me. The difference is that I hate sewing. I prefer giving instructions but sewing…Oh no! lol!

I have no expectations for her BV. She is competent. BV is not one of those brands for « expectations » for me.
I remember Daniel Lee’s first collection being a total flop in terms of fit and proportions but it became influential and made him a star.
Matthieu’s debut was good and safe but he later revealed himself and now has The job! I can only wish for her to have great success and for BV to finally have a bit of stability.

Yes, since Daniel Lee, the brand has never stopped growing but 3 CD in 6 years is not good. It’s time for Kering to maybe start fighting for their talents.

 

[TomBlanksFullFatMiuMiu]

I am the real Phoebe (Temu)

lamo

 

[j02215]

A bit off topic, but it’s cringe that they are still communicating through the “grass-root” “independently fan-curated” ig account @newbottega… there is nothing independent or curated about this account at this point, and it’s just the standard company PR propaganda account.

 

[Thefrenchy]

How Louise Trotter Is Bringing Her Rebellious Joy To Bottega Veneta​

By Chiara Barzini
July 16, 2025
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The "Bringing Her Rebellious joy" with that photo made me laugh out loud

 

[Monsieur Cristobal]

The "Bringing Her Rebellious joy" with that photo made me laugh out loud

That picture is more "How Louise Trotter is bringing her conservative seriousness to Bottega Veneta" 🤭

 

[jeanclaude]

Put a bus stop next to her...and no one would know she is a fashion designer.