Whenever any of these beauties find their way to my wardrobe, they’ll be welcomed with plenty of love, care and admiration.
Ready-to-Wear Fall 2006 / Fall 2007
Ready-to-Wear Spring 2010 / Spring 2006
Ready-to-Wear Spring Spring 2007
Photo sources: Vogue US March 2010, style.com
I have a very special relationship with Bottega Veneta. It began in 2004 with a campaign featuring some incredibly beautiful bags and shoes. In just one word it gracefully whispered “luxury”. In a classy way, sotto vocce, as if caressing your ear with a velvety warm air.
The clothes themselves, however, weren’t really me (although I wouldn’t say no to some of them now!) and so I just continued dreaming of the woven bags and lady-like heels.
Things, however, changed in 2006, when Bianca Balti appeared on a runaway in a gorgeous chocolate brown leather jacket. A few dresses, skirts and shorts later I was deeply in love with Bottega.
In all honesty, the 2006-2009 collections are still my absolute favourite, which is definitely reflected in my choice of Bottega Veneta campaigns (plus the fact that I adore gorgeous Inguna Butane). I wish I could have the dresses from spring 2007, I want them so badly it almost hurts sometimes.
I am very lucky for having been given a chance to own a little bit of Bottega Veneta Spring 2008/2009 and I can’t be grateful enough for it and will share the look with you on Sunday, because, as you might have guessed by now, it’s time for yet another Fashioned by Love fashion week.
Photo source: Bottega Veneta Fall 2004, Bottega Veneta Fall 2006, Bottega Veneta Spring 2007 (2), Bottega Veneta Spring 2008
The colour of eternal life, beauty and harmony, green became one of the jewels in a rainbow crown of many spring 2011 collections. The choice of shades from the deeply rich emerald, malachite and jade to light and delicate jasper and chrysoprase created a multitude of colour combinations. So perfect for summer, the green also made its way into autumn fashions turning green summer silks and buttery soft leather into luxurious transitional pieces that you could wear in the fall, too.
Nature can be an endless source of inspiration for finding the right colours that look beautiful with green tones. Just look at the flowers and compliment your green with soft rose, white or deep blue, or be bold by combining it with yellow, orange, pink or red to create striking colour-blocks. I also feel that adding a touch of gold jewellery and tan accessories brings the best out of any shade of green, so I thought it’s worth to mention.
A Detacher * Jil Sander Spring/Summer 2011
Issa * Krizia Spring/Summer 2011
Ports 1961 * Monique Lhuillier Spring/Summer 2011
Akris * Burberry Spring/Summer 2011
Christian Dior * Michael Kors Sring/Summer 2011
Matthew Williamson * Hermes Spring/Summer 2011
Erin Fetherston * Byblos Spring/Summer 2011
Carolina Herrera * Gianfranco Ferre Spring/Summer 2011
Photo sources: Numero 77 October 2006, Vogue Spain December 2007, Marie Claire Italy 2011, Amica May 2009, Harper’s Bazaar August 2010, Elle Mexico July 2011, Vogue UK March 2011, Vogue Mexico 2010, Financial Times February 2011, L’Officiel Paris May 2010
