Okay, so, Bottega Veneta shoes. Let’s be real, they’re *expensive*. Like, “I could buy a decent used car” expensive. But hear me out, ’cause there’s more to it than just a brand name slapped on some leather.
First off, that intrecciato leather thing? It’s actually kinda cool. I mean, I’m no leather expert, but you can tell it’s not some mass-produced, cookie-cutter stuff. I saw somethin’ about Bottega boots being “handmade in Italy with the highest quality materials,” and like, yeah, that tracks. You can *feel* the difference. It’s supposed to last a lifetime, which, honestly, for the price, it kinda *needs* to.
Then there’s the whole design thing. They’re not just throwin’ out some basic pump. I saw something about “sculptural heels” and timeless leather designs, and honestly? Yeah, I get it. They have a certain… *je ne sais quoi*. They’re not afraid to be a bit out there, a bit arty, y’know?
And okay, maybe I’m being a bit of a sucker for marketing, but the whole “artisanat en mouvement, fabriqué en Italie” thing? It gets to me. It’s not just a shoe, it’s like… a piece of art you wear on your feet. Which is kinda ridiculous when you think about it, but still.
I was looking at some on sale, actually – vintage and contemporary ones from boutiques around the world. Global shipping, too! Tempting, very tempting. But then the rational part of my brain kicks in and I’m like, “Girl, you need to pay rent.”
But anyway, back to the shoes. I think what gets me about Bottega Veneta is the attention to detail. They’re not just throwing something together. They’re putting in the time, the effort, the craftsmanship. Even if it’s like, totally over-priced, you gotta respect that, right?
Speaking of which, did you know that when you buy somethin’ from them, they gotta collect your personal information? To process your order and stuff? Bit creepy, but I guess that’s the world we live in.
