Creative director Tomas Maier, collaboratively aided by fellow designer Sam Shahid and many of today’s leading fashion journalists, presents a first monograph expounding the eminent Bottega Veneta brand. Since its inception in 1966 in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy, the luxury brand (Bottega Veneta means “Venetian atelier”) has produced some of the finest artisanal leather goods available to man. Famed for its signature intrecciato leather-weave, the design house is also known for its logo-shunning tagline “When your own initials are enough.” The book includes a foreword by director and Vanity Fair correspondent Matt Tyrnauer, as well as contributions by Kate Betts, Joan Juliet Buck and Ingrid Sischy. Pre-order your copy through Amazon before the October 2 release.

The “Initials” Personalization Service from Italian luxury leather brand Bottega Veneta finds them adding a bit of their consumers’ personality into their products. Utilizing hand-stamped initials of the buyer’s choice, products ranging from wallets to bags to belts can now carry a person’s name. Available in an array of colors, all of which are textured and on par with past leather goods offered up by the brand, this personalization process shows that there’s little difference between buyer and builder.

Brand new from Bottega Veneta is this pair of Oiled Denim Oxford shoes. Offering a modestly styled silhouette, this shoe comes in combination with leather lining, contrasting white stitching, and a rubber sole. Crafted in Italy, a derby lace enclosure and subtle yet luxurious colorway contribute to the punctuated aesthetic of this item. Priced at $620 USD, availability is currently offered from online retailer MR PORTER.

The new collection from Bottega Veneta for Fall/Winter 2012 reveals an industrial and rock-inspired aesthetic with a refined sense of chic fashion that the label has become known for. Consistent with the seasonal trend of modern masculinity that centers around impeccable tailoring, Creative Director Tomas Maier displays a great variation of eccentric suits that are characterized by two-toned styles, and slim-fit jackets with leather and suede accents. Additionally, a range of mature outerwear silhouettes with asymmetric details, pencil-cut pants and opulent dress shoe round out the collection. The collection effectively applies Bottega Veneta’s unique DNA to a range of timeless silhouettes and pieces.

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New from Bottega Veneta – the Italian high fashion brand best known for its extensive leather goods and for introducing the intrecciato weave pattern – is this new oxford shoe this season. Radiating a luxurious semblance with a hint of effortless style, this elegant footwear option features a taupe suede upper with a complementing grosgrain detailing. Made in Italy, the shoes are finished off by brown laces and stacked heels. The shoes will retail roughly for £596 GBP (approximately $933 USD) at MR PORTER.

A new piece of outerwear from Italian luxury brand Bottega Veneta comes courtesy of this Row Wool Coat. In a navy colorway, the coat offers traditional appeal, while the hood and collar contribute a more stylish and modern appeal. The cotton/wool body welcomes two frontal waist pockets and tonal stitching. Now available at Restir for ￥231,000 JPY (approximately $2,974 USD).

Bottega Veneta work together with Robert Polidori to help tell the story of the Italian fashion house’s Fall/Winter 2011 collection. Known for his large-format photography work, he takes on a different medium outside of traditional platforms such as architecture to focus on models. The imagery was shot on location at the 16th century Palazzo Papadopoli which further enhances the mood and aesthetic of the collection.

Although the waters have long since receded, there’s still much work to be done in the disaster relief efforts for Japan. Joining a host of other fashion labels who have designed products in order to help raise money for charity, Bottega Veneta has just released this limited edition keychain bearing a stamp of the iconic Japanese flag across its front. Designed by creative director Tomas Maier and priced at SGD $260 (approx. $210 USD), the keychain is made from a hand-woven intrecciato nappa leather and will be available in a run of only 1,000 pieces through Bottega Veneta boutiques worldwide or through bottegaveneta.com, with 100% of proceeds going towards the Japanese Red Cross Society.

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Under the lead of creative director Thomas Maier, Italian luxury brand Bottega Veneta has just debuted its first fashion film, Viaggio Notturno (Night Journey). Directed by Christian Weber and shot at the Setai Hotel in New York City, this dark short captures the mystery, romance and anonymity of hotel living and traveling while also highlighting some signature designs from the label’s permanent collection. The concept behind the film was drawn from Maier’s own personal experience, as the designer often finds himself staying in hotels alone while splitting time between his office in Milan and his home in Florida. Featuring an original score by Austin-based chamber-pop band Balmorhea, Vaggio Notturno stars models Patricia van der Vliet and Terron Wood.

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Italian luxury goods specialists Bottega Veneta present a new collection of cases for your favorite digital devices, including options for both the iPad and iPhone, as well as an accompanying series for the Blackberry. The cases sport Bottega Veneta’s trademark woven motif, produced with the finest of cotton-lined napa leather in two featured colorways. Look for these now through select Bottega Veneta flagship stores worldwide.

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