Alexander Reviews the Bottega Veneta Collection From Milan Fashion Week
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Tomasz Maier added a sporty curl to his exact construction and silhouettes in his spring/summer collection for Bottega Veneta, by way of a suggestion of karate or judo. The motivation of the uniform of the ‘dojo’ was evident in the V-necked, sashed jackets, worn with cropped, square-cut pants, in raw canvas-effect cotton. Other sporty touches included ultra-fine, knitted long-john, tops and jogging pants.
Elsewhere, Maier intense on the architectural lines he loves, in smart, waisted dresses and bustier-tops with shorts, which came in cream linen, outlined with white piping which emphasized the form.
A white, cap-sleeved dress featured folded pleat details to draw attention to the waist. A cream chiffon, strapless dress was a simple, egg-shape, to the knee, but softened with a swathe of chiffon at the bust which trailed, scarf-like from one side. The one-shoulder effect was repeated in easy dresses, with one, ruched sleeve and a ribbon-like trim which sashed the waist and drew a sharp diagonal across the skirt.
The natural color scheme was enlivened with bands of maroon or green which trimmed necklines or waists, in the manner of a team uniform. A mild reference to the karate theme returned with V-necked dresses and tunics, which featured dissimilar colored ribbons at neck, waist and armhole, or were striped from shoulder to hem, in the same fashion.
Bright egg-yolk yellow added a splash of vivid summer color, while sculptural neckpieces in rock crystal, yellow jade, mother-of-pearl and natural horn added a new dimension to the Bottega Veneta image.
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