Bottega Veneta‘s Resort 2025 collection brings a refreshing sense of personal touch and nostalgia to menswear. Matthieu Blazy, the creative director, has infused the collection with a childlike sense of wonder that harkens back to the 1980s. The collection not only reflects Blazy’s nostalgia, but also celebrates the personal touch that is often missing in today’s luxury fashion.
The collection features a variety of playful and nostalgic elements. The intrecciato version of Richard Scarry’s Biggest Word Book Ever, which gained attention on social media, makes a reappearance in this resort collection. The embroidered aloha shirt with a mermaid perched on a rock is a nod to the movie Splash and continues the nostalgic theme. Another standout piece is a top decorated with naive drawings of a chessboard, a deck of cards and a magic 8 ball, among other playthings, giving the collection a unique and personal feel.
Blazy’s approach to this collection was straightforward yet deeply personal. He said, “There was no big concept. It was more about: How can we put things together, and when it comes to the individual ingredients, does it make your heart beat?” That sentiment is evident in the collection’s diverse range of items, from new versions of the heart-pounding Sardine bag to a tote depicting a Venetian gondola and the Rialto Bridge. The Hobo bag, made from heavy silk twill scarves, adds a touch of elegance and practicality.
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Blazy’s inspiration for the collection came from his love of books on elegance and style, as well as his admiration for Anthony Bourdain. He draws parallels between the pleasure of cooking and the pleasure of putting together a silhouette, emphasizing a pragmatic and epicurean approach to fashion.
The Bottega Veneta Resort 2025 menswear collection celebrates originality over consistency. While Italian cuisine relies on a few key ingredients, this collection is broad and offers something for everyone. Blazy quotes G. Bruce Boyer’s book “True Style“: “Elegance is a dialogue between innovation, tradition and individual taste.” This philosophy is evident throughout the collection, which includes ties for men and women, head-to-toe color, experimental intrecciato patterns, and extreme silhouettes.
