"It's about what Milanese style means to me and to Bottega Veneta. Less studied, more accurate. Trotter started at Bottega just over a year ago and has been spending more and more time in Milan during that period. Hence the fact it's about living the life, not just observing it."
"If, for her debut, Trotter's clothes seemed very much about a 'look', about swaggering wide intrecciato leather coats and swooshy tinselly skirts that made impressive imagery but, perhaps, made tricky business of getting in and out of a taxi, this time they felt designed for living."
"Trotter said people had commented that clothes were heavy. You have to always reflect, she said, somewhat earnestly, allowing that tailoring had been deconstructed, layers lightened. There were slender sweaters for men and some easy draped skirts for women, a few ruffled up to show the leg."
Louise Trotter's sophomore collection for Bottega Veneta reflects her deeper immersion in Milan, moving away from her debut's dramatic, image-focused pieces toward clothes designed for actual living. The collection emphasizes authenticity over studied aesthetics, incorporating lighter tailoring and deconstructed elements that address feedback about heaviness. Pieces include slender sweaters for men and easy draped skirts for women, with models wearing flat shoes and moving naturally rather than performing. Trotter's Sunderland background influences her perspective on identity and locality, shaping her approach to what Milanese style means. The collection demonstrates a shift from swaggering statement pieces to practical, wearable garments that reflect the fast-paced reality of Milan life.
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