The #NewNew Bottega Veneta
The new-new era of Bottega Veneta has arrived. And it looks very good.
Bottega Veneta's Spring/Summer 2026 collection marked the first from new creative director Louise Trotter, who previously helmed Lacoste and Carven.
Her version of Bottega continues many of the aspects we loved about Matthieu Blazy's run, essentially the old-new Bottega. SS26 is highly stylish and ultra-wearable. There's, again, fluidity and movement amongst the pieces, which speaks to the house's excellent craftsmanship.
It all shines (and then some) in Trotter's debut.
Dreamy feather tops and fringe skirts sway back and forth on the runway, almost immediately putting show guests in a trance. These pieces met the slickest croc skin jackets, sharp cinched-waist suits, broad-shouldered tees, and crinkled dresses draped off the shoulder.
Bottega Veneta's fine leather handbags were sumptuous and had everyone ready to "add to cart," per usual. At the same time, footwear was just as intriguing, ranging from flat, retro-style sneakers to sleek slip-ons to styles that looked straight from the future.
With the intrecciato celebrating 50 years, the leather weave naturally took center stage for SS26. Its evolution is captured through fresh interpretations, such as straps on buttery, long coats, full-fledged woven leather trenches, and classic handbags tucked under the arms. And the intrecciato t-shirt may have just opened a new portal in the fashion matrix.
The verdict is in, and Trotter's Bottega looks as good as we expected. It's nice to see the brand's first woman creative director designing beautiful womenswear and menswear.
Move over boys. The Bottega girls are coming this spring.
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