Alright guys, so last Thursday I actually hauled myself over to the brand spanking new Bottega Veneta store on Avenue Montaigne in Paris. Place looks sharp, real fancy brick building you can’t miss. Felt kinda fancy myself walking in, I won’t lie.
First Impressions & Getting Started
Walked through the door and bam – super clean and bright inside, big windows letting all that Paris light flood in. This one SA, super friendly guy named Antoine, swooped in almost immediately asking what I was looking at. Told him straight up I wanted to see the new season stuff, things actually worth splurging on. Didn’t wanna waste time.
The Bag Hunt
First stop: Bags. Obviously. Antoine pulled out a few from behind the counter. Felt that Loop Bag in a dark caramel brown leather first. Good god, the leather. So damn soft, like butter that’s been left out on a warm day. And the shape? Classic BV, no big logo nonsense. Tried slipping it on the shoulder – sits perfect. Then he brought out this small Andiamo in a bright, almost neon green. Color nearly blinded me! Wild, for sure. Held it, carried it. Felt lighter than I thought, but that price tag? Made my eyes water.
Shoe Experiment
Next, shuffled over to the shoes. Saw the Brace heels in black. Looked sleek, kinda dangerous (in a good way!). Asked Antoine for my size. Slipped one on… okay, let’s be real. Pretty damn high. Stood up carefully (didn’t wanna eat carpet) and hobbled a few steps. Sturdier than they look though! The wrapping detail around the ankle? Chef’s kiss. Then tried these chunky Lug boots in a cool grey. Threw them on – instant comfort! Way chunkier than expected, but weirdly cool. Like walking on stylish clouds.
Accessories & The Final Decisions
Antoine, seeing me eyeing the smaller stuff, went “oh, you must see!” and dashed off. Came back holding a tray. Shiny stuff! Grabbed the thin Laure Knot bracelet. Just silver, no stones, super simple. Put it on – elegant, not too much. Perfect for stacking maybe? Then saw the wide, squared-off cuff nearby. Different vibe entirely. Felt heavy, looked powerful. Tried both on together, weirdly worked? Almost bought it. Square-toe belt caught my eye next. Thick leather, good buckle. Held it up to my jeans – instant cool kid points.
Walking Out (Poorer, But Happier)
Okay, stood there surrounded by nice things feeling my wallet cry. What actually came home with me?
- That dark caramel Loop Bag. Honestly, instant love. Feels forever, looks smart.
- One pair of the comfy-as-hell Lug boots in grey. Practical? Questionable. Cool? Absolutely.
- And yeah, caved on the thin Laure bracelet in silver. Just slips on, finishes a look.
Left the bright green bag and the sky-high heels behind. Maybe next time (or maybe never for those heels!). The big cuff stayed too – made me look like a medieval warrior, not sure that was the vibe. Overall? Expensive day, but zero regrets. That new store? Worth the visit. Leather dreams come true!
