Bottega Veneta Basket Runway Woven Tote Spring 2011 | Sold Attire

In 2011, when Tomas Maier was redefining modern luxury at Bottega Veneta, this basket walked the Spring runway in Milan, a testament to the house's unwavering commitment to craft over spectacle.

The Designer's Vision

Spring 2011 marked a pivotal moment in Bottega Veneta's evolution under Tomas Maier's creative direction. While other houses chased logo mania and overt branding, Maier doubled down on the house's founding philosophy: craft over trend, heritage over hype. This Basket bag, featured in the Spring 2011 runway collection, embodies that ethos perfectly. The signature intrecciato weave, developed in the 1960s, transforms supple calfskin into a structural masterpiece through hours of meticulous hand-weaving by Venetian artisans.

This piece is your connection to quiet luxury, bold design, Italian craftsmanship, investment-grade fashion. For Cairo collectors who understand that true luxury whispers rather than shouts, this runway piece offers direct access to Bottega's storied archive.

Provenance & Craft

• Brand: Bottega Veneta, founded 1966 in Vicenza, Italy
• Era: Spring 2011 runway collection, Tomas Maier's era of quiet luxury renaissance
• Material: Intrecciato woven calfskin leather in a versatile neutral tone
• Origin: Made in Italy, hand-woven in the Veneto region by master artisans
• Condition: 9/10 – exceptional condition for a runway piece, supple leather, clean interior, minimal signs of wear. Note: Detachable shoulder strap is not included; bag retains dual top handles for hand carry.
• Authenticity: Verified by our in-house specialists, runway provenance confirmed

Dimensions & Fit

• Silhouette: Spacious tote designed for everyday luxury
• Closure: Open-top design with magnetic snap
• Carry: Dual top handles for hand carry (detachable shoulder strap not included)
• Interior: Generous main compartment with interior zip pocket
• Hardware: Minimal, leather-wrapped details

Styling Intelligence

For polished elegance, carry this runway piece to Zamalek gallery openings with tailored trousers and a crisp white shirt, the woven texture adding tactile interest to minimalist dressing. The neutral leather works across seasons, from winter's muted tones to summer's crisp linens, just as Maier intended when he sent it down the Milan runway.

For relaxed sophistication, pair with wide-leg denim and a cashmere knit for New Cairo weekend brunches. The spacious interior holds everything you need, the intrecciato weave catching afternoon light as you move. This is the bag that elevates casual into considered, everyday into archive-worthy.

The feeling: owning a fragment of fashion history, a piece that walked the runway before finding its way to your wardrobe. Timeless, tactile, effortlessly refined.

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Investment Value

RESALE MARKET VALUE: EGP 35,000 (based on resale value of $710 USD, converted via Wise.com on 15 January 2026)

Runway provenance significantly elevates this piece beyond standard production models. Spring 2011 collection pieces are exceptionally rare on the resale market, as runway samples and early production runs were limited. Bottega Veneta's intrecciato bags are experiencing significant collector momentum as the market pivots toward quiet luxury and logo-free design. The hand-woven construction, Made in Italy provenance, Tomas Maier-era creative direction, and runway heritage ensure this piece holds exceptional value among discerning collectors who recognise archive significance. Priced to reflect the missing shoulder strap while maintaining runway piece positioning.

The Sold Attire Standard

• Authenticated by our in-house luxury specialists
• Curated in Cairo for collectors who recognise provenance
• Complimentary authentication certificate included
• Next-day delivery across Egypt
• 14-day return privilege with complimentary collection

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