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Brands like Gucci, Prada, and Chanel demand respect in a few short syllables. One brand has striven to ascend beyond even name recognition with a singular goal of being known at a mere glance. Bottega Veneta has built an empire on the shoulders of quality design and the recognition of it’s distinctive patented style. They developed the Intrecciato weaving design that would go on to be the unique calling card of the fashion titan. The founders of Bottega Veneta began with a simple idea: a quality brand that forewent the flashy label. They started with handbags, and from the start, their designs were hand-sewn. They decided to hide the label inside the bag. "We only cared about the unmistakable style." The lack of a label or a logo intrigued people, adding to its popularity and leading to the now-famous slogan "When your own initials are enough". The discreetness of the brand was indicative of the discreet elegance of the founding members.
Andy Warhol was a massive fan of Bottega Veneta and Jackie Kennedy insisted Bottega Veneta was fashion’s best kept secret. Compared to some of their peers, Bottega Veneta may be on the younger side of the fashion industry. They have developed and maintained their reputation of timeless elegance and subtle opulence. Their designs are rarely considered showy or flashy yet are undeniably considered some of the most luxurious pieces on the market. Bottega Veneta, the quiet luxury brand. "If you know, you know"
If you googled quiet luxury, you would no doubt come across The Row. Born and bred in Chelsea, New York by Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen. Yes, the Olsen twins from television fame. Little do most know, their true passion was always fashion. They have been style icons their whole lives. Ashley set out to create the perfect white T-shirt, she explained that she and her sister saw a gap in the industry that no other brand was filling, "the core, wearable part of a wardrobe." They designed minimal, quality pieces, from basics to tailored goods. They named the brand The Row after Saville Row, a street in London best known for its tailoring shops. They wondered if true quality, luxury items could sell without a monogrammed tag. Evidently the answer is a resounding yes.
Whether you like quiet luxury, or the status of a GG on your belt, The Re-Find Designer can help you curate your closet with timeless luxury that will stand the test of time.
