Look 28, dress
2013 {spring-summer 2013}
- Medium
- silk, nylon, metallic thread, glass, metal (fastenings)
- Measurements
- 112.0 cm (centre back) 34.0 cm (waist, flat)
- Place/s of Execution
- Italy
- Inscription
- label, centre back neckline, woven in black on grey polyester: BOTTEGA VENETA / MADE IN ITALY
- Accession Number
- 2023.216
- Department
- International Fashion and Textiles
- Credit Line
- National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of David Tan, 2023 - Gallery location
- Level 3, NGV International
- About this work
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Founded in 1966 by Michele Taddei and Renzo Zengiaro, the Italian fashion house Bottega Veneta is known for its signature intrecciato leather-weaving technique, involving basketry-like interwoven strips of material. In 2001 German-born Tomas Maier was appointed creative director. During his tenure, Maier played a pivotal role in transforming Bottega Veneta into a global business. Fostering a sophisticated minimalist aesthetic, Maier materialised the brand identity of Bottega Veneta’s refined elegance and understated luxury. This dress showcases Maier’s championing of the fashion house’s artisanal heritage to realise his vision of contemporary relaxed glamour.