The Doll’s formidable structure almost reminds us of the handbags we’d gleefully snap into our Barbie’s plastic grip in childhood, but with the hyperbolic flair – and real-world practicality – that exemplifies why Bottega Veneta handbags have been killing it the past few seasons.
Especially during a pandemic, when domestic comforts have become so significant to us, thinking how to translate comfort and tactility to the outside world is a worthy cause – and Doll seems to do just that.
Available in two sizes, the craftsmanship for the Doll begins by expertly joining eight pieces of leather, with the handles and flaps of the bag created using the same cut. The artisan achieved the Doll’s shape through a series of pleats and folds, using either crocodile print light calf or patent leather. The bottom of the bag is fixed by leather-covered rivets, essential to the Doll’s form but artfully hidden for a neat, smooth finish.
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Indeed, no metal pieces are visible at all in the design, typical of the neat and simple tone of the brand under Lee. Impressive given that metal hardware is often the element luxury brands turn to most when defining a motif for their accessories: The chaine d’ancre, the horsebit, the padlock – you get the picture.
But Lee does away with these singular motifs or codes, instead forcing luxury consumers to consider the whole picture. Bottega Veneta luxury is about the sculptural form, the craftsmanship and the sum of its parts.
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