If You're Going to Invest In One Bag in 2026, My Vote's for Bottega Veneta
Power couple approved.
In my early 20s, I was under the misguided impression that designer bags weren't worth the hype. I heard many horror stories about expensive handbags peeling or falling apart and costing a lot to repair. It wasn't until Matthieu Blazy took on the role of creative director at Bottega Veneta in 2020 that my perspective began to shift.
Blazy's designs for the Italian house—from Hailey Bieber's go-to Andiamo to Kendall Jenner's favorite Sardine—immediately caught my eye, admittedly shaking my once-firm bag-related belief system. When I found out in 2022 that Bottega Veneta had launched a Certificate of Craft program, a system that grants handbag customers unlimited complimentary repairs, my mind was made up. By the time Louise Trotter joined the brand as creative director in 2025, I'd amassed a small but mighty collection of the best Bottega Veneta bags.
Between their unmistakable craftsmanship and timeless appeal and the reassurance of lifetime repairs, these are the designer bags I reach for again and again. If you're considering investing in one, there's never been a better time to explore the collection. Shop the best Bottega Veneta bags below, from everyday icons to statement styles that are designed to last for years. If you won't take it from me, take it from power couple Jenner and Jacob Elordi, whose Bottega Veneta bags are practically part of their street style uniform.
Bottega Veneta Lauren 1979 Bag
Originally introduced in the late 1970s and reissued in the 2020s, the Lauren 1979 pays tribute to one of Bottega Veneta's archival designs. Characterized by its softly folded silhouette and elongated weave, the clutch became an instant hit after its revival, embodying the house's commitment to timeless craftsmanship over overt branding. Available in a range of classic neutrals and seasonal exotic leathers, it's a rare archival reissue that feels every bit as modern as the original.
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Bottega Veneta Andiamo Bag
Launched as part of Blazy's debut collection for Bottega Veneta in 2023, the Andiamo quickly established itself as the house's newest icon. More than likely, you've seen it slung over Elordi's arms on his way to the airport. ("Andiamo" translates to "let's go" in Italian—a fitting name for a bag designed with everyday wear in mind.) Crafted in the brand's signature Intrecciato leather and finished with a distinctive knotted brass closure, it combines practicality with quiet luxury. Today, it's available in a variety of sizes and shapes, including an Andiamo clutch, the East-West, a wallet-on-chain crossbody, and a bucket bag.
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Bottega Veneta Soft Knot Clutch
The Soft Knot Clutch reimagines one of Bottega Veneta's most recognizable house signatures: the knot. Unlike the rigid Knot Clutch that defined the brand's eveningwear offering for decades, this newer version embraces a softer, more relaxed silhouette while retaining the signature metallic knot hardware. Crafted in supple leather—often with the house's iconic Intrecciato weave—it has become a favorite for modern occasion dressing, balancing elegance with effortless ease.
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Bottega Veneta Sardine Bag
First introduced on the spring/summer 2022 runway, the Sardine immediately stood out thanks to its sculptural cast-metal top handle designed to resemble the curved shape of a sardine. It captured the hearts and minds of whimsical fashion lovers everywhere, the handle contrasting beautifully with Bottega Veneta's signature handwoven Intrecciato leather body. Available in several sizes, materials, and seasonal colorways, the Sardine has become a defining accessory of Bottega Veneta's new era.
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Bottega Veneta Hop Bag
The Hop reflects Bottega Veneta's mastery of understated luxury. Its generous slouchy shape is created using oversize Intrecciato leather panels, requiring exceptional craftsmanship to achieve its seamless finish. Designed to sit comfortably over the shoulder, the Hop is offered in multiple sizes—from compact versions to oversize totes—as well as smooth leather, suede, and seasonal fabric variations, making it the newer, fresher 2026 version of the classic Bottega Veneta Jodie.
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Bottega Veneta Bang Bang Vanity Case
The Bang Bang is one of Bottega Veneta's newer additions, bringing a more structured, contemporary sensibility to the house's accessories offering. The bag follows in the footsteps of other covetable vanity-style bags, and it's meant to be worn as a top-handle handbag, a clutch, or across the body.
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