Of all the designers debuting spring collections, few were as anticipated as Louise Trotter’s for Bottega Veneta—she is, after all, one of two new female creative directors at the helm of a major fashion house. In furthering the brand’s visual language, Trotter’s tasked with furthering the label’s existing house codes while establishing her own. It’s an exiting time for editors, stylists, and shoppers, who all get the opportunity to immerse themselves in her universe.
“I believe Bottega Veneta creations are for the wearer and therefore everything must be considered,” says Louise Trotter ahead of the digital launch of her first spring collection, available to shop exclusively for Vogue readers, today. “My intention was to imbue craft in the internal construction of every piece, using the house expertise to ensure form and softness were connected.”
On the runway, that connection came to life in the form of sharp structured knits, intrecciato leather separates, fiberglass skirts with incredible movement, and tailoring in fresh color combinations. Not to mention, there was an endless supply of styling inspiration—like layering scarf tops under shirting and blazers—which many of us have already taken to trying: “Bottega Veneta is for confident men and women. It is tactile luxury; it is about a feeling; a way of inhabiting clothes and a way of moving through the world. There is an ease in fit and proportions that allow for the collection to be styled without formality,” she shares.
It wouldn’t be a new era at the house without a fresh lineup of It bags, shoes, and accessories that give us a reason to buy into the brand, large or small. “As this was my first collection for Bottega Veneta, I wanted to open a dialogue between the heritage and my hand. I began by evolving the iconic Bottega Veneta bags: Lauren, Knot, Cabat and Veneta, creating softness through construction and modernity from proportion,” Trotter says. In addition to these reimagined classics that build on the accessories offerings introduced by her predecessors—notably, Matthieu Blazy and Daniel Lee—you’ll also find soft collapsible loafers, studded clogs, and futuristic cat eye sunglasses that round out her first chapter.
Bottega fans, new and old, will find plenty of archival pieces in the making in Trotter’s debut—take a closer look at the collection below, and be the first to shop some of those coveted runway looks.
Soft Power Suiting
No spring wardrobe should be without a great blazer, and Trotter suggests suiting in soft shades and amplified volume. “I believe the new tailoring which brings a rounded structure to the collection is fundamental,” says Trotter. Tailoring in blush-tinted mauve gets paired with crisp light blue shirting, as an alternative to classic black coords. Meanwhile a sculpted artichoke blazer and khaki slacks go great with a lemon yellow knit tied loosely over the shoulders. A soft white shoe and big clutch give these looks their feminine feel—let these be your finishing touches as well.
- Mohair Jacket, $5,900
- Wool Linen Toiler Blazer, $4,000
- V Neck Jumper, $2,500
- Silk Stretch Satin Top, $1,500
- Wool Linen Toile Trousers, $1,800
- Silk Twill Scarf, $550
- Wool Linen Toile Blazer, $4,000
- Wool Linen Toile Trousers, $1,500
Textured Separates
Coordinated separates in Bottega signatures—like woven leather or tromp l’oeil brushed suede—push house codes into fresh territory. “The leather pieces are a particular favorite of mine and the key intrecciato looks set an intent for future experimentation,” Trotter says. Try these out with a matching foulard or silk neck tie, a noted layering hack in a handful of the collection’s runway looks.
- Intrecciato Leather Shirt, $14,500
- Intrecciato Leather Trousers, $12,500
- Intrecciato Leather Foulard, $2,100
- Belt, $820
- Brushed Suede Shirt, $6,330
- Brushed Suede Trousers, $5,450
- Silk Twill Scarf, $550
Fiberglass Fashions
Rich in detail and movement, showgoers were unequivocally moved by the fur-like skirts and tops made from recycled fiberglass; they expressed “a joyfulness” Trotter was keen to bring to the collection. And it wasn’t just how these pieces were crafted that left us in awe, it was also how they were styled: Paired back to classic grey knitwear or layered silk midi skirts, they’re proof that even your most capital-F fashion pieces should be worn with an everyday attitude.
- Wool Tailored Jumper, $2,250
- Fringed Embroidery Skirt, $19,500
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Shoes
“For footwear I wanted a more relaxed feeling and attitude, with a softness and playfulness,” says Trotter. This sensibility comes through in the collection’s Vesta slingback kitten heels and Sabato slippers, both of which incorporate “ultra-soft leather and flexible constructions.” On the runway, loafers were worn in two ways—as an actual loafer and as a slip-on, in what one might describe as a “folded-down hurry.” There’s an inherent ease to this collapsible silhouette, so much so the pair has already found its way onto a handful of editors’ own wish lists. As far as Trotter’s tongue-in-cheek thinking goes, you can see that applied to the Gondola mules; studded and with a sharp toe, it’s the Bottega-ification of the gardening clog.
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Accessories
Sporty shades and pendant necklaces have been a reoccurring trend, both on and off the runway—Trotter puts her own spin on the styles for spring 2026 with striking lucite and amber beading and sleek metal trims. The house’s chunky gold and silver drop earrings get an even bolder look.
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Handbags
The first of Louise’s debut bags already available to purchase is the Veneta. It was originally designed by the house s cofounder Renzo Zengiaro in the 1970s, then reintroduced in 2002, and now again for spring 2026. In addition to evolving the Veneta bag, there are a plethora of new handbag shapes to lust after, including ultra-roomy clutches and lady-like top handles. The color palette feels true to the classic leather hues we’ve seen for several seasons, with no shortage of ecru, mahogany, and fondant brown in an array of sizes. Of course, it wouldn’t be Bottega without a few jaunty pops of color and texture—take the bright green intrecciato and fuzzy pink Cabat-a-mano clutches as prime examples. What’s more, the Lauren 1980 clutch has been expanded and stretched into a taller version of itself, aptly called the Alto (which translates to high in Italian).
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