Bottega Veneta has given the everyday tote a little more architectural ambition. Designed by Louise Trotter for Winter 2026, the new Corso takes the house’s familiar Intrecciato weave into more generous territory. Deceptively simple, the Corso's broad silhouette combines Bottega Veneta's signature Intrecciato weave with smooth leather side panels, creating a structure that expands outward. Smooth leather side panels lend definition, while handles integrated into the suede-lined body preserve its clean lines. The bag interestingly derives much of its character from the contrast between the woven nappa leather and the uninterrupted surfaces surrounding it. Trotter has been exploring the relationship between structure and softness since taking over the Italian house, with her latest collection drawing inspiration from Milan's architectural character. Presented at Palazzo San Fedele, the collection considered how familiar wardrobe pieces might accommodate the realities of everyday life without surrendering their expressive qualities, albeit just in a more portable..
