Cover Bottega Veneta’s Spring/Summer 2026 show marked not only the debut of new Creative Director Louise Trotter, but also a “red carpet game” among A-list stars
Bottega Veneta’s Spring/Summer 2026 show marked not only the debut of new Creative Director Louise Trotter, but also a “red carpet game” among A-list stars
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Bottega Veneta’s Spring/Summer 2026 show marked not only the debut of new Creative Director Louise Trotter, but also a “red carpet game” among A-list stars.
Bottega Veneta’s Spring/Summer 2026 show was more than just a fashion event. It was a grand spectacle where style and stardom collided. Under the creative direction of Louise Trotter, the brand’s long-awaited debut collection unfolded as both a showcase of exquisite craftsmanship and a glittering stage for celebrity glamour. Anticipation for Trotter’s new vision filled the air, yet it was the dazzling constellation of stars gracing the red carpet that set the tone for the evening, transforming the venue into a scene of cinematic allure long before the first model walked.
This season, the spotlight refused to stay on the runway alone. The red carpet, the front row, and each celebrity’s carefully chosen ensemble together formed a captivating dialogue between designer and muse. The result was a fascinating interplay between fashion and fame, raising the timeless question: who truly defines the moment, the brand or the star who brings it to life?
Above This season, the spotlight refused to stay on the runway alone
Above The red carpet, the front row, and each celebrity’s carefully chosen ensemble together formed a captivating dialogue between designer and muse
This season, the spotlight refused to stay on the runway alone
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When the red carpet becomes a game between brands and stars
During Milan Fashion Week, Bottega Veneta showcased more than Italian craftsmanship. The Spring/Summer 2026 presentation became an entertainment highlight. The front row featured an international line-up: RM of BTS, Sooin of MEOVV, IN from Stray Kids, and Hollywood icons Uma Thurman, Julianne Moore, and Michelle Yeoh, turning the red carpet into a spectacle as captivating as the show itself.
Above During Milan Fashion Week, Bottega Veneta showcased more than Italian craftsmanship
During Milan Fashion Week, Bottega Veneta showcased more than Italian craftsmanship
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The collection carried Louise Trotter’s distinctive mark, intricate intrecciato techniques, shimmering fibreglass dresses and voluminous capes radiating quiet strength. Yet the stars themselves became a “living interpretation” of that spirit.
Michelle Yeoh chose an all-black ensemble accented by a white Intrecciato bag, understated yet commanding. Uma Thurman appeared in a long coat with satin lapels, exuding the aura of a screen legend. Thai actress Thanaerng embraced youthful boldness in leather trousers paired with an Andiamo bag, bringing high fashion closer to modern ease.
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Above The collection carried Louise Trotter’s distinctive mark
Above The collection carried Louise Trotter’s distinctive mark
The collection carried Louise Trotter’s distinctive mark
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Above In each look, Bottega Veneta’s approach was clear: not to dictate style, but to empower
Above In each look, Bottega Veneta’s approach was clear: not to dictate style, but to empower
In each look, Bottega Veneta’s approach was clear: not to dictate style, but to empower
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Above In each look, Bottega Veneta’s approach was clear: not to dictate style, but to empower
In each look, Bottega Veneta’s approach was clear: not to dictate style, but to empower
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In each look, Bottega Veneta’s approach was clear: not to dictate style, but to empower. The house gives its muses freedom to turn design into self-expression.
New Creative Director Louise Trotter and silver screen icons
If the stars were the luminous façade, Louise Trotter was the storyteller behind the curtain. As one of the few female creative leads at a major Italian maison, she presented a collection that reinterprets craftsmanship while celebrating feminine strength.
The Spring/Summer 2026 designs radiate confidence: intrecciato jackets mimicking snakeskin, fringed leather dresses that flow with each step, and recycled fibreglass pieces shimmering with movement. The blend of traditional artisanship and modern sensibility gives Bottega Veneta a presence both timeless and razor-sharp.
Above This vision was mirrored in the stars’ styling choices
This vision was mirrored in the stars’ styling choices
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This vision was mirrored in the stars’ styling choices. Julianne Moore stood out in denim-on-denim, a daring move that broke from convention.
Above In the light-filled Milan setting, Bottega Veneta affirmed its mastery of Italian craft while creating a fascinating moment where fashion and entertainment converged
In the light-filled Milan setting, Bottega Veneta affirmed its mastery of Italian craft while creating a fascinating moment where fashion and entertainment converged
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In the light-filled Milan setting, Bottega Veneta affirmed its mastery of Italian craft while creating a fascinating moment where fashion and entertainment converged. Louise Trotter’s debut both honoured the brand’s heritage and charted a fresh direction: minimalist yet potent, refined yet resolute. The Spring/Summer 2026 show was not merely a presentation, but a statement of synergy – when designer and star together shape the style narrative of our time.
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