2000s Bottega Veneta Sunglasses | Archive 0355

A sculptural wrap silhouette with a soft industrial edge. Frosted white acetate paired with a layered metal construction and exposed hardware gives this pair a subtle technical feel while remaining minimal and refined.

Frame Model: BV 12/S (C29)
Decade: 2000s
Country of Origin: Italy
Lenses: Original light grey lenses
Condition: Great vintage condition, minor discoloration at arms.
Fit Description: 77-12-115

Provenance
Sourced from Marta, an 85 year old Cuban collector who spent her 20s and 30s traveling the world in search of frames. The same journey, decades apart.

Historical Context

Founded in Vicenza in 1966 by Michele Taddei and Renzo Zengiaro, Bottega Veneta built its identity around Italian leather craftsmanship and a discreet approach to luxury. The introduction of the Intrecciato leather weave in 1975 became the house’s defining visual and tactile signature, reinforcing its philosophy of understated design without prominent logos.

Bottega Veneta later expanded into accessories, including eyewear, with Safilo producing eyewear for the brand from the late 1980s onward.