Imitated but never equalled, Bottega Veneta-style braided leather is now one of the chic and trendy must-haves from the world of fashion accessories:bags, shoes and belts are adorned with this beautiful material effect to dress up the looks of the most cutting-edge fashionistas on the planet. Discover our fashion tips for adopting the braided leather trend without making a mistake in this article!
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As classic as it may seem to us today, braided leather has not always been one of the timeless of the genre, especially in its elegant and iconic version made in Bottega Veneta, the famous intrecciato . This manufacturing process, specific to Bottega Veneta, was first devised to meet practical constraints:achieving a bag that is as strong as it is aesthetic by reinforcing the leather using the braiding technique . The intrecciato quickly won over with its aesthetics, elegance and quality. Bottega Veneta is therefore easily making a name for itself among the major leather goods houses , and braided leather is slowly but surely becoming a chic and trendy must-have. The technique was perfected for the design of the now iconic Cabat bag:the thin strips of calibrated leather are assembled two by two to create a double-sided leather (which makes it possible to design a solid bag without lining) then braided by hand by the craftsmen of the Bottega Veneta factory. About ten hours of work is necessary for the simple braiding of the leather, the making of an entire Cabat requires nearly two full days for two craftsmen.
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As you will have understood, braided leather is one of the timeless, always trendy and always elegant. Here are some ideas and fashion tips for adopting the braided leather trend .
The advantage of a (very) beautiful woven leather bag is that it will do wonders with any outfit . Whether you opt for a classic Cabat, a Cassette shoulder bag or a Crisscross clutch in Intrecciato leather Bottega Veneta, you will always have a wildly trendy and elegant look. And, if the Intrecciato is certainly the most famous braided leather in the fashion-sphere , Bottega Veneta is not the only house to offer sublime woven leather bags. We also love the Prada tote bags in woven leather or the iconic Peekaboo by Fendi, available since last spring in woven leather. Whatever model you choose, be sure that you can wear it with your entire wardrobe (or almost), and that it can always act as a "chic guarantee" on your look. With a little black dress, a jumpsuit, a trouser suit, jeans and sneakers or even a bohemian maxi-dress, the woven leather bag is a couture must-have that you absolutely must have !
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Another (delicious) way to adopt braided leather:on shoes! Your fashion radar couldn't have missed it:derbies and mules in wickerwork and braided leather have been popular again since this summer , and we love it! Retro as you wish, we wear them in all circumstances for a very trendy vintage look. We particularly like the braided leather on the derbies , like at Prada, to wear with 7/8 e cigarette pants to play it Audrey Hepburn, or with a pleated midi skirt for a more preppy look. We also love the flat leather mules Intrecciato Bottega Veneta , which will be a hit with a long dress for the summer.
Last option but not least:the braided leather belt . Discreet and elegant, it is a timeless accessory that will easily dress up all your looks. We particularly like the thin belt in Ralph Lauren-style braided leather , which can be worn with a trouser suit as well as a flowing dress to structure the silhouette.
To preserve all the elegance of braided leather, Intrecciato or not, it is necessary to take care of it regularly, and in particular to dust it. Braided leather tends to pick up a little more dust than smooth leathers , because of its texture, which, over time, can tarnish it and cause it to lose its splendour. To avoid this, just gently brush your bag, your shoes or your belt with a soft, suitable brush, always on dry leather. You can also, from time to time, apply a care product specially designed for braided leather in order to nourish and protect it.
