Bottega Veneta, known for its handbags, offered a clothing collection showing off what it called 'soft functionality'

Bottega Veneta, known for its handbags, offered a clothing collection showing off what it called 'soft functionality'

 Stefano RELLANDINI

British designer Louise Trotter showed her debut collection for Bottega Veneta in Milan Saturday with a collection focused on "soft functionality", with structured clothes in supple, draped fabrics.

In front of an audience that included actresses Uma Thurman and Julianne Moore, the models wore leather coats and suits with wide shoulders as well as voluminous fur-like tops -- one in shimmering gold -- matched with slinky skirts.

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