Under the innovative vision of Mathieu Blazy, Bottega Veneta has been crafting must-have bags that are both chic and ingenious, including everything from luxe shoulder bags you’ll want to show off, to totes that appear as if they belong in a bookstore.
The latest addition to #NewBottega’s stylish accessories is a jaw-dropping $1,900 brown bag.
Of course, this isn’t your average brown paper bag. Staying true to Bottega’s recent passion for recreating everyday essentials in luxurious leather, this brown bag is a work of art. They’ve given the leather treatment to socks, shirts, tank tops, jeans, and now, the brown shopper, transforming each item into an illusionary masterpiece.
Just from the pictures, you’d never guess that this unassuming shopper isn’t made of paper. It’s a testament to Bottega’s creative genius that they can craft a high-end leather tote that looks identical to a simple brown bag.
Even the product photos on Bottega Veneta’s website almost convince you it’s a regular brown bag until you peek inside and discover the soft suede interior. Designs like Bottega’s brown bag often spark conversations, as they challenge conventional fashion norms. Luxury items that not only don’t appear “expensive” but seem to imitate something incredibly ordinary often strike a chord with the public.
Personally, I find this Bottega bag captivating. It follows in the footsteps of other inventive illusionary handbags like Louis Vuitton’s paint can, Balenciaga’s internet-famous leather “trash bag,” and even Bottega’s own leather dust bag from a few years ago. However, the most iconic predecessor is Raf Simons’ 2012 brown paper bag for Jil Sander, which looked just like a school lunch sack and paved the way for many plush pouches to come, including several by Bottega Veneta.
Would Bottega have created its iconic, shapeless Pouch without the world being exposed to bags that defy traditional expectations?
Regardless of its inspiration, Bottega’s leather brown bag is undeniably brilliant. It’s subtly humorous and a showcase of extraordinary craftsmanship—what’s not to love? Just remember, it’s not meant for carrying your lunch.