Bottega Veneta New Roma Intrecciato Tote Bag Review

Hi! It has been a really, really long time since I last shared a bag review @_@

This is the Bottega Veneta tote bag I bought recently. It comes in a fresh camel color. It won out over the safe, easy black option — such a pretty shade, haha.

New Roma Intrecciato Tote Bag

I bought it at a luxury select shop on the 1st floor of Lotte Mall Gwangmyeong. A new select shop had opened there with various brands, including Maison Margiela and Bottega Veneta.

It is just the right size, somewhere between mini and medium. It looks pretty when carried casually by the handle, and it also looks nice worn crossbody with the shoulder strap attached. 📍 Size Width 26 cm, vertical/depth 11.6 cm, height 16.5 cm Handle 9 cm, shoulder strap 55 cm 📍 Material: lambskin! 📍 The shoulder strap is detachable.

The storage space is divided in the middle, and there are zipper pockets on both sides. The bag cannot be completely closed; instead, the center is tied with a string. The string could feel a little in the way or inconvenient, but I thought it looked stylish and pretty when tied loosely like a ribbon.

The inside is more spacious than I expected. Most everyday belongings fit inside, haha. I really liked that there are zippers on both sides, and the center divider makes it easy to separate items. The downside is that I would need to buy two bag organizers...~

One thing I found disappointing is that there are no leather-protecting feet on the bottom. I guess I just have to carry it more carefully. The leather is really soft and delicate. It feels like it could tear if it hits something, so again... I just need to be extra careful, haha.

This is how it looks when carried! The camel color is not too bright and not too dark, so it works well as an easy accent with many outfits. I have warm-toned coloring, and this shade feels just right for me, haha.

Since I never know when I might need the shoulder strap, I keep it attached for now. If I wrap it lightly around my arm while carrying the bag, it does not hang down too long and feels comfortable. Looking at the full-body shot, the size works well for my 158 cm height, right? For petite women, even medium bags can magically look large, but I like this one because it feels just right. I do like mini bags, but the storage can be so inconvenient, so I bought this while looking for a bag just slightly bigger.

It looks pretty carried by the handles, and it is also good worn on the wrist, haha. I plan to carry it carefully so it does not get stained, and when I eventually get tired of the color, I may dye it black. I bought it, but I have only been going to work, so I have not had anywhere to carry it yet. I am keeping it safely stored for now...~ I wonder when I will finally take it outside.

That was my Bottega Veneta bag review~~ If you have any questions, leave a comment. I will answer as much as I can.

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