So, “brandless” is kinda contradictory. I’m immediately thinking, like, knock-offs? Or maybe something that *looks* like Bottega but they, like, stripped all the logos off? I saw this one time, this lady had a purse that was SO clearly a Chanel dupe, but she’d, I swear to god, sharpied over the CC logo. Looked…special.
And the thing is, Bottega’s jewelry… it’s not like, screaming-logo-at-you, but it IS distinctive. That knotted look? The teardrop earrings that are supposed to be water-like? That’s all Bottega. You see that, you *know*. So, stripping away the brand…are you just left with, like, kinda interesting-looking metal?
I mean, maybe there’s a market for it. Like, for people who are super eco-conscious and care about sustainability and whatnot. (Saks OFF 5TH having discounts, though, that’s somethin’ else, ain’t it?). They see the “silk crepe and plated gold” (fancy!), but don’t want to pay the Bottega premium. Or maybe they just hate branding. Which, fair enough. The world is drowning in logos.
But honestly? I kinda think part of the appeal *is* the Bottega Veneta name. It’s like, a little secret handshake. A quiet flex. “Yeah, I have good taste, I have money, but I’m not gonna shove it in your face, you know?” (Even though you are, subtly.)
Plus, let’s be real. I’ve seen some Bottega stuff on 1stDibs. SILVER, baby! I mean, you can get some *amazing* vintage pieces. And those are DEFINITELY branded. Why would you want anything else?
