All brands seem to want to cover every possible product category, to have as broad as possible appeal, and capitalise on possible profits. Bottega Veneta's new attempt at hard-sided luggage is yet another demonstration that "stay-in-your-lane" isn't an insult, or an attempt to diminish, but rather, it's a prescription to avoid ridicule.
Bottega Veneta are known for high quality leather, with a complicated woven pattern, called "intrecaiatto", Italian for intricate. For their hard sided luggage they've made a black plastic case, with a vague attempt to recreate this woven pattern. We think it's a failure. Indeed, we go futhrt than this, it is in fact not an appealing prospect. It's very small, at just 21.5" x 13.8" x 8.3", with only a 7lb capacity, meaning it can barely carry a couple of outfits. It also costs £2,300.
For just £300 more you can purchase Bottega Veneta's Weekender in canvas and genuine leather, with considerably more carrying capacity. Alternatively, you can pick up two Rimowa Aluminium carry on's with double the capacity.
We suggest this offering looks cheap, and poorly put together. The wheels and locks for example look like throwaway luggage you would buy when the check in desk say you\re overweight and you need an emergency buy. It's also heavier than most cabin luggage on the market, such as the aforementioned Rimowa Aluminium luggage weighing 3.1kg against the 3.2kg of this, and is woefully overpriced. If It weren't already available for pre-order we would say it's another attention getter. An intentionally bad product to get tongues wagging. But it's not, and we suggest avoiding it.
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