The Bottega Veneta Summer 2024 campaign bridges the worlds of physical exploration and personal expression. Led by the creative vision of Matthieu Blazy, this collection draws inspiration from a rich tapestry of global influences, extending its narrative from the tranquil beauty of Italy to encompass a world of diverse inspirations. This season, Bottega Veneta offers an invitation to venture beyond the conventional, presenting fashion not merely as attire but as a profound voyage into the vast landscapes of identity and imagination.
The Summer 2024 collection presents a dynamic array of designs that celebrate the act of dressing up. It serves as a tribute to personal freedom, enabling individuals to fluidly navigate between different roles and fantasies with a versatile wardrobe that includes everything from sophisticated commuter suits to vibrant knitted swimwear, luxurious fringed coats, and playful pom-pom dresses. Blazy’s designs act as a gateway to a bold exploration of self, encouraging us to immerse ourselves in the joy of dressing as a journey in itself—a voyage that spans the concrete worlds we inhabit and the dreamscapes we conjure in our minds.
This collection’s ethos is exquisitely captured in the Spring Summer 2024 campaign, through the lens of Alec Soth, a renowned Magnum photographer. The campaign is set amidst the lively and imaginative playgrounds of Tokyo, where each photograph radiates with vitality, creativity, and an unmistakable sense of fun. Soth’s photography transforms these playgrounds into allegorical spaces that mirror the limitless inventiveness and playful spirit of Blazy’s designs for Bottega Veneta.
Reflecting on the campaign, Matthieu Blazy sees playgrounds as symbols of liberty, joy, and creative discovery—places for inventing personal narratives, taking bold chances, and experiencing oneself in new and exciting ways. Alec Soth’s photographic journey complements this vision by capturing the tangible craftsmanship and dreamlike qualities of Blazy’s work, aiming to imbue his images with the lively, colorful spontaneity that defines the collection.
