Added 16 days ago

Condition

Very Good

Color

Black

Material

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Category

Handbags

A sharply tailored silhouette in dense black cotton canvas, accented with rich brown leather trim on the handles and base, defines this understated Bottega Veneta tote. The absence of any visible logo lets the materials and detailing take center stage: silver-tone hardware gleams at the handle attachments, while the clean lines and double-stitched edges reveal a craftsman’s precision. This piece is fully reversible, with both sides finished to the same rigorous standard—a subtle nod to the label’s commitment to versatility and function. Dating back to the house’s late-1990s to early-2000s era, before the Daniel Lee renaissance, this model embodies the brand’s signature restraint and artisanal technique, long before the resurgence of the intrecciato weave. Founded in Vicenza in 1966, Bottega Veneta built its reputation on understated luxury, championing the motto “When your own initials are enough” and pioneering a logo-free philosophy that challenged the era’s monogram craze. The tote’s interior is unadorned except for a discreet seam, and the cotton canvas has a slightly tacky feel—a characteristic of the proprietary finishing used by the brand during this period. The original dust bag is included. Model: Reversible Canvas Tote Era: Late 1990s–Early 2000s Condition: Good — light surface wear and minor patina on leather trim; silver-tone hardware is bright; structure intact; canvas interior shows a subtly sticky finish consistent with age and storage Material: Black cotton canvas with brown leather trim and silver-tone hardware Color: Black cotton canvas exterior with brown leather handles and base, silver-tone hardware, unlined reversible interior Dimensions: W 31.5 × H 29.5 × D 10 cm Made in: Italy