Rare 1980s Bottega Veneta Silver Metal Mesh Evening Bag with Lucite Handle — Made in U.S.A.

A truly rare archival Bottega Veneta evening bag from the 1980s — made in the U.S.A., before the house transitioned production fully to Italy.

This piece captures a fascinating chapter in Bottega’s history — when the brand was quietly experimenting with sculptural forms and modern materials long before its Tomas Maier revival.

The body is crafted from hexagonal silver-tone metal mesh that shimmers softly with movement, contrasted by a curved lucite handle in a translucent horn tone. The flap closure opens to a satin-lined interior with a metal BOTTEGA VENETA logo plaque, a hallmark detail of the label’s pre-1990s accessories.

This bag sits at the crossroads of 1980s glamour and Bottega’s understated luxury — rare, elegant, and collectible. A perfect piece for the vintage connoisseur or anyone drawn to sculptural design and refined minimalism.

Details

• Designer: Bottega Veneta
• Decade: 1980s
• Origin: Made in U.S.A.
• Material: Silver-tone metal mesh
• Handle: Lucite with subtle horn effect
• Lining: Satin interior with metal Bottega Veneta plaque
• Closure: Front flap with snap
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition; light wear consistent with ag

• Made during Bottega Veneta’s rare U.S. production period — almost never seen today
• Features early use of lucite hardware and metal mesh, both signatures of 1980s evening design
• A statement piece that feels modern, sculptural, and quietly glamorous

Provenance

Authentic vintage Bottega Veneta, sourced thoughtfully and verified by RERACKED Vintage.

Pieces like this don’t come around often — and they don’t stay long.