Bottega Veneta by Louise Trotter: a debut of power, craft, and pure desire

Bonjour fashion lovers,

I fell in love instantly. Among everything shown at Milan Fashion Week, Louise Trotter’s debut for Bottega Veneta is my undisputed favorite. It didn’t feel like a first chapter; it felt like a clear declaration. Craftsmanship, creativity, and strength braided together to open a new era for one of Italy’s most prestigious maisons.

What enchanted me most were the jackets and skirts whose movement was almost hypnotic—mesmerizing on the runway, unforgettable in the mind. I’ve since learned they’re engineered with an audacious mix of glass/fiberglass and leather, the kind of material alchemy that turns fashion into art. It’s precisely this level of savoir-faire and imagination we fashion lovers (and not only) need to feel unapologetically beautiful and determined.

There is also the power of her perspective. One of the very few women leading a major luxury house, Trotter proved the force of a woman’s vision: sharp yet sensual, experimental yet wearable, modern yet rooted in artisanal excellence. That precise balance—between innovation and heritage, sculpture and ease—arrived fully formed.

If I have a single regret, it’s not witnessing it in person. I want to touch those unbelievable details—literally. Fashion at this level isn’t just something to see; it’s something to experience up close, with all the senses. That’s when its true power reveals itself.

In a season where so many shows blur together, Bottega Veneta stood apart. Trotter reminded us that fashion can still surprise, move, and inspire. This isn’t only about clothes; it’s about redefining what beauty and determination look like in 2025.

Always fashion, always black, always Paris,
Emanuela