When choosing a Bottega Veneta wallet, how you enjoy the Intrecciato design is one criterion to consider. “Shu” is embracing the classic style as it is; “Ha” is experimenting with different ways to showcase the weave; and “Ri” is stepping away from the all-over Intrecciato look. In this article, we’ve selected three models with distinct personalities based on this “Shu-Ha-Ri” perspective.
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Shu | Enjoying the Classic Intrecciato in Its Purest FormBottega Veneta Intrecciato Bifold Wallet with Coin Purse
This “Shu” model serves as the benchmark for the three styles.Featuring a fine Intrecciato pattern across the entire exterior, this model showcases the essence of Bottega Veneta in the most straightforward way. The star of the design is, without a doubt, the weave itself. The Fondente color we selected this time has a deep hue that accentuates the shadows and highlights of the weave while maintaining a subdued appearance. It doesn’t stand out flashily from a distance.Still, up close, you can tell it’s Bottega. This balance—being recognizable without relying on a logo—is the true strength of a classic design. The wallet’s structure is also orthodox. It features four card slots, two bill compartments, two pockets, and one coin pouch, measuring 9.5 cm in height, 11 cm in width, and 1 cm in depth.It’s easy to use for those who want to keep their cards, bills, and coins all in one place. People choose it not because “it’s their first Bottega,” but because “they want to enjoy the essence of Bottega in its purest form.” We’ve named this particular piece “Mori.”
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Ha | Expanding the Intrecciato to Transform Its AppearanceBottega Veneta Small Cassette Bi-fold Zipper Wallet
The “Ha” model also features Intrecciato. However, the difference from the “Mori” model lies in its scale.The Cassette, which boldly expands the intricate weave, retains Bottega’s signature while drastically altering its visual appeal.While “Mori” is a wallet that lets you appreciate the delicacy of the weave, “Ha” presents the Intrecciato as a graphic element. Even in solid black, the large squares create a rhythmic pattern, greatly enhancing its visual presence. Crafted from lambskin and calfskin, it features six card slots, one bill compartment, and one zippered coin pouch.Measuring 11 cm high, 9 cm wide, and 2 cm deep, its form differs from that of “Mori,” which is a horizontal bifold. In other words, the changes go beyond mere color or decoration. While using the same intrecciato technique, the brand boldly alters the size of the weave and how it is presented. I interpret “Ha” as a step toward a new expression without abandoning the classic tradition.
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Distance | Deliberately Stepping Away from Full-Surface IntrecciatoBottega Veneta TORE Bifold Wallet
The “Distance” collection steps away from the obvious association of Bottega Veneta wallets with full-surface Intrecciato.The star of the Tre Bifold Wallet is not the intrecciato weave, but plain calf leather. Three python leather details are arranged on the front, providing accents against the expansive white space. “Shu” lets you enjoy the intrecciato as it is, while “Ha” changes the way the intrecciato is presented.In “Ri,” the brand stops emphasizing that iconic design element altogether. Among the three models, the brand’s signature is the most understated here; instead, the design highlights the texture of the leather, the color palette, and the use of negative space. The color combination—a blend of Alga, Rock, Bone, and Fondente—is another unique charm of this model.Storage includes eight card slots, two bill compartments, and two pockets. Measuring 9.5 cm high, 11 cm wide, and 1 cm deep, it offers the highest card-holding capacity among these three models.Since it does not have a coin pouch, it’s a great fit for people who rarely use coins. It allows you to choose Bottega Veneta without relying on its most famous designs. We’ve named this slightly unconventional sense of distance “Hana.”
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