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Close-up portrait of a model wearing a grey leather woven trench coat and gold earrings against a white background

Model Lina Zhang in a glossy dark leather jacket with white neck scarf against a white background

Model wearing dark cat-eye sunglasses and a textured patterned jacket against a plain white background.

Close-up portrait of a model with blonde wavy hair wearing silver hoop earrings and a black textured jacket against a plain background

Model wearing cat-eye sunglasses and a textured grey coat in Bottega Veneta project Fanzine 001

Close-up portrait of a young Black man looking through white feathered texture against a neutral background

Close-up of a white textured fringed leather handbag resting on a grey surface

Close-up portrait of model Anok Yai wearing a woven textured collar against a clean white background

Model standing against a white studio wall wearing a dark short-sleeved top and fringed skirt with a high collar.

Bottega Veneta FANZINE 001 BY LOUISE TROTTER 2026

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FANZINE 001 by Louise Trotter for Bottega Veneta serves as a masterclass in the intersection of tactile luxury and architectural fashion design. This project functions as an expansive editorial showcase, stripping away the superfluous to center the viewer on the intimate details of construction and textile. Through the lens of photographer Lucrezia Ganazzoli, the campaign leans into a rigorous, minimalist aesthetic that feels both urgent and timeless. The imagery relies on the precision of studio strobe lighting and soft, natural light to elevate the house's iconic woven leather, structured tailoring, and experimental silhouettes. With art direction from Peter Miles and fashion editing by Suzanne Koller, the series employs a high-key, portrait-focused approach that demands a close inspection of material quality. Casting director Anita Bitton assembles a diverse ensemble of talent, including Anok Yai, Caitlin Soetendal, Lina Zhang, Rebecca Leigh Longendyke, and Yilan Hua, whose steady, direct gazes ground the avant-garde garments in a stark, clean reality. The project succeeds by transforming high-fashion editorial portraiture into a study of form and volume, where macro views of fringe and textured weaves dialogue directly with the human form. By focusing on the interplay of high-contrast light and shadow, the Fanzine transforms the brand's identity into something intensely physical and sculptural, perfectly aligning with the label's reputation for refined, complex craftsmanship.