In a world brimming with red carpet events and Instagram snaps, one often forgets that simplicity will always be one of the easiest ways to look polished and chic. Tomas Maier demonstrated the power of the pared-down ensemble with his Fall collection for Bottega Veneta: built on a foundation of cool and classic pieces.

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The opening looks were markedly sensible and sometimes felt cautious—steeped in gravity and poise. Function was on high with expertly-tailored yet approachable suiting, wearable outerwear that would blend seamlessly from work to play, and splashy yet timeless prints like plaid and leopard.
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That earlier caution gave way to space dye knit paired with plaid, a short turquoise windowpane trench, and a cozy topper with hand-crafted and folksy embroidery—upping the craftsmanship and whimsy quotient.
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Maier made a few missteps that strayed from the collection’s strong and effective aim, but the really excellent and skilled pieces were the main takeaways here. And they were definite gems: looks with an absence of complication and candor that transcended the banal and ordinary.
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What do you think of Bottega Veneta’s Fall collection?
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