Bottega Veneta Sunglasses
Bottega Veneta represents a confluence of classic styles, on-trend designs, and luxury craftsmanship. This approach first emerged with its line of leather goods more than 50 years ago, and continues today in Bottega Veneta’s ever-expanding assortment of sunglasses and accessories.
Bottega Veneta sunglasses follow in the same legacy of craftsmanship. Frames include aviator, cat-eye, wayfarer, , and half-rim designs that mix t.mes
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Rooted in Italian Craftsmanship
In 1966, Michele Taddei and Renzo Zengiaro opened the first Bottega Veneta boutique in Vincenza, Italy. Initially, they focused their efforts on creating leather goods using t.mes
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Every item with the Bottega Veneta name is the product of a partnership between the designers and the many artisans in its workshops. They take all details into account, including shape, material, and signature embellishments. For example, many handbags and accessories use a braided, double-sided intrecciato technique. Look closely at a pair of Bottega Veneta sunglasses, and you’ll spot this detail engraved near the temples.
A Change of Direction
Keriing Luxury Group took on Bottega Veneta in 2001, marking a major turning point for the brand. Tomas Maier became the creative director of Bottega Veneta and soon reinvigorated the brand with a critically acclaimed Fashion Week presentation. Maier’s vision further helped Bottega Veneta expand into luxurious lines of jewelry, watches, furniture, and home goods. Daniel Lee assumed the creative director role in 2018 after years of developing his craft in New York, London, and Paris. He now focuses on guiding the brand toward the future.
Fashionably Classic Frames
Bottega Veneta styles for men and women sit at the juncture of what is t.mes
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ions feature many unisex styles, including aviators, wayfarer-like D-frames, and half-rim sunglasses. These made-in-Italy eyewear frames embody Bottega Veneta’s versatility with neutral hues, tortoise-like Havana colorways, and few embellishments. Meanwhile, concepts the futuristic and retro wraparound, as well as the angular brow-line, veer into contemporary territory. Among Bottega Veneta’s , rework a mid-century silhouette with a thicker, chunkier look using semi-transparent materials.
Craftsmanship Adds Character
Much like its leather goods, Bottega Veneta’s sunglasses zero in on the details without becoming distracting. It constructs its frames out of solid metal, , a mix of metal and acetate, or a lightweight aluminum alloy. Signature features further tie the line together. Around the temples, pairs may include double spherical rivets over the hinges, a fringed ribbon motif, gold sliding strips, or the intrecciato pattern. They also bear the Bottega Veneta logo, engraved or embossed inside or outside the frame.
