Louise Trotter Presented a Masterclass in Movement for Bottega Veneta FW26
The designer’s sophomore collection for the house did not disappoint.
Louise Trotter presented her second collection for Bottega Veneta during this season of Milan Fashion Week, and at the risk of sounding cliché, we have to say, she’s done it again. By “it,” we mean creating another incredible collection that truly made us feel something in a sea of sameness.
Attended by Daisy Edgar-Jones, Lauryn Hill, Julianne Moore and I.N. of Straykidz, the star-studded front row only teased what was to come from Trotter, and the designer’s sophomore show signalled, sealed and delivered.
Building on her poignant debut from last season and bringing the ultimate drama to Milan, Trotter presented a masterclass in movement and texture, evolving her tactile furs with new colorways and silhouettes, whilst also showcasing classic tailoring in unexpected fabrications. Pillowy suits walked down the runway alongside fuzzy T-shirts, textured trousers and belted leather trench coats worn with casual knitted beanies.
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According to this season’s collection notes, Trotter took inspiration from “the dialogue between brutalism and sensuality,” studying the roles of intimacy and protection and how they work in unison. Elsewhere, influences like Maria Callas and Pier Paolo Pasolini permeated the collection, showcased through “operatic” silhouettes and vibrant, artistic tones.
Flashes of swishy cobalt blue, followed by bright red, an almost metallic black and a slew of printed furs made up this season’s finale, each monumentous look more exhilarating than the last.
Check out some of the standout looks from the collection and for more from MFW, check out our latest recap.
