Topic: Investment pieces

Lust Object: Bottega Veneta Knot Clutch

Lust Object: Bottega Veneta Knot Clutch

Bottega Venetta’s creative director Tomas Maier is in the news today for cursing the It-Bag and its ilk; Maier thinks one should have less and when managing to do so, one’s things can be refined, high-quality and built-to-last, despite their menacing price point. Reading Maier’s comments, the brand’s classic, understated woven leather bags came to mind, like this one or this one. …But, my interpretation of More »

Do You “Invest” In Fashion?

Do You "Invest" In Fashion?

Fashion glossies have kind of a skewed understanding of the word “investment.” Or at least that’s what I think after years of thumbing through Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar and seeing statements like, “This black trapeze coat is a great investment piece,” or “These such and such [name of designer]s are a perfect investment shoe.” I like the concept, actually, More »