Italian leather-goods and ready-to-wear house founded in Vicenza, part of Kering.
Facts & policies from the sources linked below · checked July 2026
Bottega Veneta was established in 1966 in Vicenza, Italy, by Renzo Zengiaro and Michele Taddei, introduced its signature Intrecciato woven-leather technique in 1975, and joined Kering in 2001. Now headquartered in Milan, the house spans leather goods, ready-to-wear, homeware, jewelry and fragrance, with Louise Trotter as Creative Director since January 2025.
Bottega Veneta's US FAQ directs shoppers to the size guide link published on each product display page for sizing information; online exchanges are limited to the same item in a different size or colour, with a maximum of two exchanges per item.
Purchases on bottegaveneta.com can be returned within 14 days of delivery or pickup, with complimentary returns made in the country of purchase; in-store purchases are returnable within 14 days for store credit. The house offers repair services carried out by its artisans for products bought online or in stores, plus a complimentary Certificate of Craft care programme on a selection of bags for registered account holders.
On the US site (USD), current women's leather bags shown on the handbags page range from the Notturno at $2,600 through the Giorno at $3,700 to the Small Andiamo at $4,900, with the Orbit sneaker listed at $1,100.
Across 139 Trustpilot reviews, Bottega Veneta scores 1.9 with 84% one-star ratings; recurring complaint themes concern product durability, repair handling and customer service, while occasional positive reviews praise individual sales associates.
No verified reviews on RATED. yet. If you have bought from Bottega Veneta, yours would be the first. Every review is read by a moderator before it publishes.