8 Best Bottega Veneta Bags For A Quiet Luxury Look

Bottega Veneta’s accessories and womenswear collections are completely irresistible, so we have brought together the 8 best Bottega Veneta bags for you to choose from.

The Italian fashion house, Bottega Veneta, is one of the most popular brands at the moment, with their handbags and leather goods proving a massive hit! The fashion brand was founded in 1966 by Michele Taddei and Renzo Zengiaro when they began creating artisanal leather goods with the Intrecciato technique, which has become a signature of the brand.

In 2001, Gucci Group acquired Bottega Veneta and named Tomas Maier as the creative director – he helped to grow the brand sales and added new lines to the collection. In 2018, Daniel Lee became the creative director and his designs played an important part in making Bottega Veneta the wildly popular brand it is today. Matthieu Blazy was appointed creative director in 2021 and has carried on the New Bottega style that Lee started.

If you have spotted Bottega Veneta bags across social media platforms, you may have wondered which bag you should add to your collection. Well, we have brought together the 8 best Bottega Veneta bags so you can easily find the right bag for you!

8 best Bottega Veneta bags

1. Jodie Hobo bag

The Jodie Hobo Bag has quickly become one of the most iconic bags within the Bottega Veneta collection and the It bag that all the most fashionable celebrities and influencers are carrying.

First seen on the runway at Bottega’s 2020 resort fashion show, the silhouette of the Jodie resembles the classic hobo bags from the luxury brand, but the previous creative director, Daniel Lee, added a knot into the handle for a unique and contemporary touch. The Jodie originally did not have a name, but soon after Jodie Foster was spotted carrying this large bag in black, Bottega soon named the bag Jodie, after the actress.

The original Jodie hobo bags are crafted from lambskin leather, woven using the intrecciato technique, and are available in a wide range of colors and sizes, including the mini, the teen (the medium size in the collection), and the large. Due to the popularity of this handbag, there are now several different variations made from interesting materials, including shearling, beaded, suede, crystal mesh, and spaghetti Jodie bags.

For more, read our editor’s review of the Bottega Mini Jodie.

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2. Andiamo Bag

The Andiamo is one of the most recent additions to the handbag collection, designed by Mattieu Blazy and featured in the spring/summer 2023 show. Andiamo is Italian for ‘let’s go’, displaying how this bag was designed for busy people on the go, with a chic and sophisticated structured shade and versatile handles – with top handles and a longer strap that can function as a shoulder strap or a crossbody strap.

The bag is crafted from intrecciato woven calf leather for a luxe look but durable finish and decorated with gleaming gold bow hardware. The Andiamo is available in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes, including small, medium, and large, East-West, and a clutch version of this bag too!

We particularly love the dark earthy tones, which also prove to be popular with Michelle Yeoh, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Jacob Elordi all of whom have sported the Andiamo tote.  

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3. Sardine Bag

For something a little more fun and quirky, go for the Bottega Veneta Sardine bag. After it was seen on the Fall/Winter 2022 runway, the Sardine was soon spotted on the arm of Kendall Jenner and it quickly became a must-have bag for all the fashion girls.

The body of the bag, crafted from intrecciato woven lambskin leather, has a slouchy crescent shape that is oh-so-stylish right now, but the most striking feature is the gold sardine-shaped top handle from which this bag inherits its name. The Sardine bag also comes with a longer leather or chain strap so the bag can be worn across the body for a versatile finish.

There are mini, classic, and medium Sardine bags available, in rich browns, blacks, red, and greens as well as a few brighter pink and orange shades. There is even a Sardine bucket bag, with a bucket-like silhouette and 3 sardines form the handle.

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4. Hop Bag

The Hop bag celebrates the excellent craftsmanship and skilled artisans who craft each of the Bottega Veneta bags – this shoulder bag is seamless in its construction and is created by one artisan over the course of 2 days.

The geometric silhouette is contrasted by the soft and sumptuous nature of the woven leather, which molds to the wearer’s body. You can pick up the Hop bag in mini, small, and large, each with a shoulder strap, an internal pocket, and a magnetic top, while the mini comes with an extra crossbody strap.

There is a small selection of colors available, including dark brown, black, white, green, and pale pink, as well as sparkling silver and gold versions too! The sleek, minimalist aesthetic of this bag means it will never go out of style.

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5. Mini Pouch Bag

The Mini Pouch bag from Bottega Veneta is the perfect bag for dinner out and evening wear – a must-have in your wardrobe. The Pouch was one of the first new Bottega bags added to the collection by Daniel Lee in 2020 and is still incredibly popular to this day.

There are many different variations of the Pouch bag available, but the mini is one of our favorites, with a stylish look and versatile design. The Mini Pouch is crafted from intrecciato woven lambskin leather, with a drawstring-inspired magnetic top and a thin leather strap that means this bag can be worn across the body.

The gathered drawstring-style top creates a stunning silhouette and plush, tactile finish that we just adore. This bag is available in a range of neutral colors, including black, caramel, ivory, and thunder grey, to suit any look and any personal style.

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6. Knot Clutch

We love the smart and sophisticated look of the Knot Clutch from Bottega Veneta. This clutch bag dates back to 1978 but has been updated over the years by different creative directors to keep it contemporary and stylish. Tomas Maier, one of the previous creative directors of Bottega Veneta, first reinvented the Knot Clutch in 2002, keeping the silhouette but adding a leather, knot-shaped closure at the top.

The Knot Clutch Bag has now become a signature of the brand, featuring in each of the brand’s collections, even as the creative director has changed. The current iteration of the Knot Clutch has an intrecciato woven leather exterior and a gold metal knot at the top of the bag.

The Knot is available in a foulard intrecciato leather finish or padded intrecciato leather, each with its own unique textured finish, and there are plenty of colors available too. Plus, you can pick up the Stretch Box Knot clutch, which is longer in shape for a striking and eye-catching look.

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7. Cassette Bag

The Cassette has become another iconic Bottega Veneta bag, with a timeless yet super chic look that makes it essential in your handbag collection. This bag debuted in 2019, designed by Daniel Lee, with a rectangular shape and oversized intrecciato woven leather finish.

One season on, Lee added the padded cassette to the collection, with a squished, plush finish that exaggerated the woven leather finish, which was an instant hit.

There are now many different variations of the Cassette Bag, including Brick Cassette bags, camera bags, mini crossbody Cassettes, belt bags, and the original and padded Cassettes with leather or chain straps. The Cassette is available in a range of neutral and earth tones, as well as denim, suede, and patterned finishes too.

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8. Arco Tote

If you are looking for something a little larger, then the Arco Tote is just what you need. This tote was added to the collection in 2019 and its practical, structured, and minimalist design has made it a best-seller for the luxury brand.

The simple silhouette of the bag draws attention to the oversized intrecciato weave, which is a signature of the Bottega Veneta brand and displays a high level of expert craftsmanship. The popularity of this tote means it is now available in candy, mini, small, medium, and east-west sizes, neutral, pastel, and earthy tones as well as suede and corduroy finishes.

The original Arco totes are made from luxurious lambskin leather, with rolled top handles, a tie at the top, and a zipper pouch tethered to the inside of the bag to help you keep all your essentials organized. The Candy and Mini are ideal for everyday wear, while the medium is a great option for work that will fit your laptop, notebooks, and any other essentials inside.

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