For its Fall/Winter 08/09 collection, Bottega Veneta is recreating the Multi-Stone Knot, which, together with some 50 other variations of the iconic bag, was showcased in a traveling exhibit earlier this year. The mobile exhibition, which made the round of their flagship stores worldwide, was mounted to celebrate 30 glorious years of the Knot.
Still a favorite of the fashionable crowd – it has been photographed toted by the likes of Nicole Kidman and Julianne Moore, the clutch has seen several reincarnations since its birth three decades ago. At the onset of the 21st century, Bottega’s trendsetting creative director Tomas Maier decided it was time to give it a little cosmetic enhancement and added a small leather knot; hence, its present moniker. Every season since, the Knot gets a facelift, which turns out to be a hit among the well-heeled every single time.
Of the seven or so variations that Bottega revived this season, the Multi-Stone definitely stands out.
Encrusted with semi-precious stones like onyx, amethyst and tigereye, this clutch is the ultimate accessory for this holiday season. The price tag for this exquisite clutch? US$ 14,500. Go get your Knot now; only 100 pieces were created of this special limited edition.
Very unusual handbag. I would like it more if there were some kind of pattern to the stones oh and if they dropped $14,450 off the price