Black and white portrait of laughing man wearing woven leather jacket flashing peace sign for Bottega Veneta

Black and white portrait of a smiling woman wearing an intrecciato leather jacket by Bottega Veneta against a grey backdrop.

Portrait of a man holding his face with both hands wearing a dark jacket for Bottega Veneta

Portrait of a man wearing eyeglasses resting his hand on his cheek against a neutral background with Bottega Veneta text.

Monochrome portrait of a woman wearing a blazer with her arms raised overhead against a neutral grey studio background

Black and white portrait of a smiling woman with short hair wearing a black tank top and jeans against a grey background.

Close-up black and white image of hands gesturing against a solid background with Bottega Veneta text.

Monochrome portrait of an older man with long dark hair wearing a dark jacket against a plain background

Portrait of Tyler, the Creator wearing a leather jacket and furry trapper hat against a plain background

Monochrome portrait of a woman holding her face, wearing a textured woven coat for Bottega Veneta

Black and white portrait of an older woman laughing in a trench coat against a plain background with Bottega Veneta text

Monochrome close-up of two hands reaching and holding each other against a plain background wearing woven leather cuffs.

Monochrome portrait of a man with dark curly hair wearing a dark shirt against a seamless background with Bottega Veneta text

Portrait of an older person with long dark hair and bangs, smiling with hands clasped, wearing a dark jacket over a striped shirt against a plain background.

Monochrome portrait of an older man looking through his hand as a spyglass with Bottega Veneta text overlaid

Man wearing a dark leather blazer with his hand raised in front of his face against a neutral studio backdrop.

Monochrome portrait of a woman wearing a dark leather jacket and striped shirt, with prominent silver earrings.

Black and white portrait of a man wearing a leather jacket and holding a woven leather tote bag against a light background.

Bottega Veneta Craft is Our Language 2025

About

Bottega Veneta’s campaign, Craft is Our Language, serves as an intimate exploration of human gesture and material tactile quality. Directed and photographed by Jack Davison, the series strips away the noise of high-fashion production, opting instead for a rigorous, clean aesthetic that centers on the house’s signature intrecciato leather and intricate garment construction. Across a diverse cast—including Julianne Moore and Tyler, the Creator—the work relies on expressive, spontaneous movement, favoring candid emotion over static posing. Executed in a stark monochrome palette, the editorial imagery employs high-contrast lighting and soft chiaroscuro to define the sculptural nature of both the subjects and the apparel. With fashion styling by Robbie Spencer and hair and makeup by Sigi Kumpfmüller and Hiromi Ueda respectively, the campaign emphasizes a refined, minimalist sensibility. Set design by Staci Lee and Julia Wagner provides a neutral, seamless backdrop that ensures the focus remains on the interplay of skin, hand gestures, and the deliberate grain of analogue film photography.