First off, I gotta say, “Top Grade”? I guess, if you’re rolling in dough. We’re talking serious investment pieces here, folks. I saw one of those stripe knit tops at Bergdorf’s online – $1500?! Seriously? I mean, it *is* Bottega Veneta, so you’re probably paying for the brand as much as the knit, but still. My rent is cheaper. But, hey, if you got it, flaunt it, right?
And then there’s the Andiamo bag. I saw someone reviewing one from Jing Factory… which, okay, let’s be real, probably a dupe. But even *that* got me thinking: the real deal Andiamo is gorgeous. Is it worth the actual price tag? That’s a question only your bank account can answer, I guess.
Net-a-Porter keeps popping up, and they’re always pushing the maxi dresses and cardigans. Look, I *love* a good maxi dress. I could live in them. But, like, will *I* look like a Bottega Veneta model in one? Probably not. It’s all about the tailoring, the fabric, the way it drapes… all that fancy stuff.
Then you got GOAT selling the Intrecciato knit sweater. That intrecciato pattern is iconic, I’ll give ’em that. It’s like the DNA of Bottega Veneta. But again, we’re talking sweaters that probably cost more than my entire winter wardrobe *combined*.
Mytheresa’s in the mix too, with their “finest edit” of women’s designer clothing. They’re not wrong, everything they sell is usually pretty high-end, but “finest edit”? That’s subjective, isn’t it? I mean, I have a really nice vintage tee I got at a flea market, I’d consider that part of *my* finest edit. Just saying.
Oh, and a slim-fit light cotton tank top in chalk? From Bottega Veneta? Okay, now we’re talking something maybe a *little* more accessible. Still probably overpriced for a tank top, but…maybe I could justify it? Maybe? Probably not, but a girl can dream!
Honestly, trying to navigate the world of “Top Grade Bottega Veneta” is kind of overwhelming. It’s beautiful stuff, don’t get me wrong. But it’s also… intimidating? It feels like you need a degree in fashion finance just to consider buying anything. You know? It’s like, do I *really* need a $1500 knit top, or could I just find a really cute one at a thrift store and spend the rest on a vacation? Decisions, decisions.
