Bottega Veneta 90s-00s Intrecciato Tassel Loafers

Built on the craftsmanship cultivated by Italian leather workshops and committed to a philosophy of speaking through quality rather than logos, BOTTEGA VENETA presents an iconic masterpiece.

This piece features smooth black leather with densely arranged intrecciato on the instep, creating shadows, and a modestly three-dimensional tassel decoration resembling a knot adds subtle depth.

First, the beauty lies in the vamp's braiding, which adds subtle undulations to the leather surface, preventing the look from becoming flat even with a minimal outfit, and the craftsmanship's depth is only noticeable upon close inspection. A single knot-shaped tassel is placed there, maintaining a balance that preserves ornamentation without overly leaning toward classic styles, making it naturally compatible with both suits and everyday wardrobe.

The opening looks neatly shallow, maintaining a line that beautifully shows the top of the foot, while the lining, wrapped in beige leather, adjusts the fit comfortably, which is a pleasing point as it softens the tension typical of leather shoes. The outsole features deep grooves in rubber, ensuring grip without compromising the refined appearance, making it easy to walk steadily even on wet roads.

As a basis for dating, the fact that the insole is made of beige leather and the logo is a gold foil print is significant, and since the specifications differ from the dark-toned insoles and subtle embossed logos that became mainstream from the mid-2000s onward, it is highly credible to consider this as an item from the late 90s to early 2000s. Additionally, the slender font with spacing between characters does not match the recent bold logo aesthetic, naturally supporting that this is not a current product.

The added value unique to this era lies in the fact that the purity of the workshop was honestly reflected in the product before being fully absorbed into the massive luxury system, and the intrecciato is not exaggerated but established as a precise craft, so it remains as a classic unaffected by fleeting trends. Furthermore, because this was before the thorough implementation of the subtractive aesthetic in later years, the moderate ornamentation combining braiding and tassels is permitted, and the ability to place both the dignity of the dress and the Italian sensuality at your feet is a unique charm of this pair.

Styling-wise, pairing wool slacks with a shirt and quietly elevating the formality at the feet creates a neat look, and layering a long coat with a midi skirt to connect the fabric's sheen and shadows can lend an elegant mood regardless of gender. If you want to keep a bit of an airy feel, I also recommend pairing it as a casual set-up and adjusting the overall temperature with the tactile feel of leather.

Definitely take this opportunity.