Bottega Veneta Spring/Summer 2027 / SS27 at Milan Fashion Week

For Bottega Veneta SS27 / Spring/Summer 2027, Louise Trotter views Bottega Veneta through a transitional moment: as winter slowly fades and spring begins to arrive. Trotter is drawn to garments that exist between two states—balancing the need for bodily protection with the desire to shed layers.

This concept is evident from the show’s opening. Bottega Veneta SS27 / Spring/Summer 2027 collection begins with outerwear, featuring coats with slightly exaggerated shoulders and hems that are folded or tied. Yet, these seemingly substantial pieces gradually give way to lighter designs. Intrecciato—Bottega Veneta’s signature woven technique—appears in the form of small leather scarves wrapped around the waist, demonstrating how the atelier’s craftsmanship remains integral to everyday wear.

As the collection shifts toward spring, the color palette evolves. Lilac, blue, white, and butter yellow emerge in fresh combinations, such as a lilac top layered over a striped shirt, paired with soft yellow chinos. Floral prints appear on tops and skirts featuring fringe that sways with the model’s stride. The collection then fully embraces summer with handmade lace, chunky knits, white patchwork, and large-scale intrecciato detailing.

A vibrant red dress marks a striking shift in mood, featuring ruching at the waist and a knot at the hip, paired with a full, pleated skirt in the same hue. Meanwhile, a “little black dress” is adorned with strands of silk fringe crisscrossing its surface. Accessories follow this same artisanal approach; earrings appear molded from clay or woven from leather, often worn as mismatched pairs.

What makes the Bottega Veneta SS27 collection compelling is how craftsmanship serves not merely as decoration, but as an integral part of how the garments move and function. Trotter brings the fashion house’s signature techniques to a wardrobe that remains practical, while gradually lightening the collection’s visual weight—shifting from outerwear to lace, knits, fringe, and summery hues. Ultimately, the Bottega Veneta SS27 collection is not about a dramatic seasonal shift; rather, it resembles the process of shedding layers one by one—moving from coats and tailored pieces to materials that are increasingly lightweight, sheer, textured, and fluid. It is a transition from protection to freedom, yet one grounded in the expert craftsmanship that defines Bottega Veneta.

All images Bottega Veneta SS27 / Spring/Summer 2027 by the brand.