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Introduced in Bottega Veneta’s 2019 Fall/Winter collection by designer and creative director Daniel Lee, the Cassette Bag instantly became a favorite in the fashion community. Probably it's because of its quirky yet chic design that can easily elevate and add texture to any outfit—may it be simple or fashion-week worthy! The style of the Cassette Bag is based on the Italian fashin house’s famous and storied Intrecciato weave design and is crafted with the highest quality nappa leather, varying from lambskin to calfskin.

The Sardine made a splash during the F/W 2022 season of Milan Fashion Week, which was also Matthieu's maiden voyage with the brand. The tote's curved, modernist handle made it a standout in a sea of unassuming designs that adhered to stealth luxury codes. The carrier has an empty cavity sans any compartments and encloses via a magnetic clasp. Depending on the size you go for, it can come with a shoulder-length strap that allows it to be worn across the body. The sculptural metallic handle, undeniably the bag's piece de resistance, is molded by hand and intentionally marked with dents, making each product a one-of-one original.

First appearing in 2018, the Margaux Bag predates the current logo mania by a mile (it’s giving quiet luxury). Its understated elegance stems from the design duo Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, who’ve built a fashion empire on the foundation of understated luxury. The Margaux Bag, with its clean lines, boxy silhouette, and deceptively spacious interior, is the ultimate “rich mom-on-the-go” bag, and that’s precisely why it’s become a cult favorite among celebrities, stylists, and, well, anyone with discerning taste.

Introduced in Matthieu Blazy’s Summer 23 collection, Andiamo is a new expression of the signature intrecciato technique, realized by the expert craftsmanship of Bottega Veneta’s atelier in Italy. Aptly named after the sensation of movement, the bag is as elegant as it is functional. Andiamo, meaning “Let’s go” in Italian, embodies the spirit of the bag, a tribute to ‘going places’. Andiamo’s soft tapered volume speaks to pragmatism and timelessness, designed by Creative Director Matthieu Blazy with his founding principle for Bottega Veneta: ‘craft in motion’.

The history of the Birkin bag is one filled with legend and happenstance. Before the Birkin bag, Hermes was already well-established as a house of luxury leather goods, catering to their elite clients’ needs. Fashion history changed on a late-night flight from Paris to London. The details differ in the many tellings of the tale. Handbag legend says that in 1983, a serendipitous upgrade placed Jane Birkin in first class, next to Jean-Louis Dumas, then the artistic director and CEO of Hermès. She was carrying her signature wicker basket to hold her personal essentials.