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"It's a 'moment' for the company," said the designer backstage as he emphasized the workmanship that had peppered hemlines with tiny metallic weights and appliqued pieces of leather-like gemstones.
Maier is exceptional for two reasons: his intelligence and his passion for craftsmanship. zentai Where other designers often fling themselves into a fashion story, there is the sense that everything at Bottega Veneta is considered and digested.
