Bottega Veneta Arco Maxi Intrecciato

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Bottega Veneta Arco in blue-grey maxi intrecciato leather · gold-tone hardware · removable pouch and 110 cm shoulder strap · 23 × 13.5 × 7 cm · made in Italy · RFID chip · grade B.

The intrecciato — this weaving of thin leather strips — has been Bottega Veneta's signature since the 1960s, born from a technical constraint that became an emblem. Upon arriving as Creative Director in 2018, Daniel Lee radically enlarged it: the strips became wide bands, the pattern can be seen from afar, and the weaving ceased to be a decorative detail to become the very structure of the bag. It is this maxi intrecciato that is featured here.

The Arco derives a miniature tote silhouette from it with very clean lines: two round handles, a top opening fastened by a simple tie inside, and no lining — the woven leather stands on its own. The bag comes with its removable zipped pouch, stamped with the fashion house's name, and its 110 cm shoulder strap that allows for crossbody wear. At 23 cm, it holds a phone, cardholder, AirPods, keys, and lipstick.

Great overall condition, grade B — the bag shows light signs of previous use, visible in the photos, with no major flaws. The unlined interior is in good condition with light signs of wear. Delivered in careful RARR Vintage packaging, with its pouch, shoulder strap, dustbag, RARR Vintage certificate of authenticity, and Entrupy certificate of authenticity.