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Louise Trotter Debuts at Bottega Veneta With Intrecciato-Led, Bag-Focused SS26

An archival, craft-led relaunch balances commercial hits with artisanal showpieces.

Other high-profile guests attending the Bottega Veneta show included Uma Thurman...
Vicky Krieps and Julianne Moore sat on the front row at the Bottega Veneta show.
... and the British artist Steve McQueen, who created the music soundtrack for the show.
Plenty of elegant styles abound for men, too, who make up a growing part of Trotter's fanbase.

Overview

  • Trotter unveiled her Spring–Summer 2026 debut in Milan, framing the collection around “soft functionality” inspired by Bottega Veneta’s 1966–1977 era.
  • The house’s signature intrecciato—marking its 50th year—dominated ready-to-wear and accessories, including a hand‑woven cape reported to require 4,000 hours.
  • She refreshed core bag icons such as the Lauren and the Cabat with new proportions and details, alongside additional handbag variants positioned for sales momentum.
  • Show production featured Steve McQueen’s ’66–’76 audio artwork and Murano‑glass block seating, with VIPs including Lauren Hutton, Uma Thurman, Julianne Moore and Michelle Yeoh, as fans gathered outside for BTS’s RM.
  • Reports described Trotter as the brand’s first female creative director, a characterization disputed by references to earlier creative lead Laura Braggion.