The Runway Sniper #42

Below: A much applauded collection with emphasis on colour and exploration of the dynamics between considered and careless in a man’s wardrobe...

Below: The tie dye knit left the best impression on me for the ready to wear pieces...

Below: Flat shopper is the new shape for next season's Bottega Veneta men's bag collection...

Below: I am never a fan of pouches...but the degradé effect is simply gorgeous on this pouch...

Below: My most coveted bag from the collection...the limited edition tie dye intrecciato weave Cabat! (Click on pic to enlarge for better viewing)

Below: This pair of sandals is another worthy 'investment' for next season...love the woven straps...kinda like Japanese sandals:-P

Bottega Veneta Spring Summer 2010 Menswear And Accessories

It's one of my most favourite collections for Spring Summer 2010 menswear. Bottega Veneta's Spring Summer 2010 menswear collection is all about colours and the exploration of the dynamics between considered and careless in a man’s wardrobe. From sharp tailored suiting in the form of a tailored jacket to the easy movement of athletic wear, this collection sees lots of wearable pieces that takes a Bottega Veneta men from work to play. A sanguine palette adds to the jaunty mood: shades of fever red, crimson, anemone, and black-red gladiolus are paired with black, truffle, army green, and a warm cigar. Color also runs through the collection in other ways – in vertical stripes, the most eye-catching tie-dyed knits or even the over-dyed prints. I can see the collection easing perfectly into Singapore hot and warm climate. Very cheery for summer and yet with a relaxed sophistication. Military influences such as epaulet zip jackets, army green short sleeve shirts adds a much welcomed masculine charm.

But beyond the drool worthy knits, printed shorts and brightly hued fringe scarfs, the bags are always the real heroes in any Bottega Veneta's collection. This coming Spring Summer 2010 season, we will enjoy gorgeous bags characterized by rich color and dazzling craftsmanship. The newest shape is a small, flat shopper, sleek and functional, one more element in Bottega veneta’s campaign to eliminate the overstuffed pants pocket. However one bag of special note is a new, limited-edition men’s Cabat made of tie-dyed cigar-colored intrecciato. Definitely a work of art by itself and in the house's signature intrecciato leather weave, refreshed with a new colour dyeing technique. It's an investment piece worth eating 'baked beans' for!

Another 'baked beans' motivating item I am loving is a pair of woven leather strap sandals decorated with metal studs on the front. The Sanguine red colour makes it a definite must buy!

“We’re always looking to expand the options that exist between the tailored suit and the most casual clothes”, says Creative Director tomas maier. “For spring, we wanted to offer clothes that are particularly individualistic. Changing the shape of the pants and breaking the silhouette with color add an energy, even a brashness, that feels invigorating.”

Well said, Tomas Maier. I am already invigorated and ready to do some Bottega Veneta shopping next Spring Summer!

Source: Bottega Veneta, Men.style