BOTTEGA VENATA Spring 2013.

by kim naci


Oh Tomas, you clever little man.

Disguising sultry within the silhouette. Who knew that your sexy mesh cut-outs and your filaments of lace trickling down the body would leave a woman feeling confident? And not scrambling for a robe or a purse behind which she hides her face from shame? 

The 40s cut of this dress and demure sleeves lends not just sophistication but conservatism. The length makes the dress visually Amish-approved. This dress is armor for a woman. Deceptively comfortable. Tina Brown was quoted saying “You go to war with the army you have.”

Line up, soldiers!