Hardly any luxury labels can conceive of a store like Bottega Veneta and the Kering-owned house's new store on London's Sloane Street is up there with the finest in the world. Conceived as the physical embodiment of "Matthieu Blazy’s creative vision," according to a press release, the new Bottega Veneta store is a work of art unto itself.
That's fitting for a company as craft-conscious as Bottega Veneta. From its grandiose, overarching creative endeavors to the tiny tchotchkes that dot its store shelves, every aspect of the Bottega Veneta universe is patiently considered to perfection.
Consider the thoughtfulness of Bottega Veneta's other flagship stores, too, you'll come away with a similar sense of appreciation for the luxury maison's thoughtfulness.
Each Bottega Veneta store is like a living totem to the brand's ideals and that extends from the actual BV apparel to the furnishings that surrounds it.
The Sloane Street store is perhaps the purest distillation of Bottega Veneta's quietly sumptuous ideals, epitomized by stunning interior design informed by the traditional craft of Venice, a region that's informed BV creative director Matthieu Blazy's tenure since the start.
That means voluminously thick wooden shelves that're both warm and imposing, pristine mirrors framed in gold, and a jaw-dropping terrazzo floor that pieces together four types of stone: verde alpi, carrara, bardiglio, and grigio carnico.
For reference, terrazzo floors can only be installed by master installers, as their intricate inlay and glistening façade demand an experienced hand.
Classic Bottega Veneta: the company is so dedicated to artisanal excellence that even its floors are next-level.
The compound effect of the handsomely carved cabinets, chocolate brown couches (complete with matching nepped rug), and marbles busts recalls the effect of viewing the New York Public Library, itself an awe-inspiring architectural achievement accented by gentle gilding and ample wooden fixtures.
Feels appropriate for the book-obsessed Matthieu Blazy, no?
Bottega Veneta's new space is similarly inviting and, despite its newness, looks similarly lived-in, in the sense that its curved, sprawling ease invites an air of unbothered comfort. No hard edges or stuffiness here: the new Bottega Veneta store is simply a great place to brush up on good taste.
