Rare 1980s Bottega Veneta Silver Metal Mesh Evening Bag with Lucite Handle — Made in U.S.A. 1960s evening wedding gown * Sleeveless design

* Sleeveless design

crafted in a fine dark charcoal wool with subtle pinstripes

Light wear throughout consistent with age — minor surface marks to the patent

while the inner lining closes separately with a hidden zipper

no size or care tag

Rare 1980s Bottega Veneta Silver Metal Mesh Evening Bag with Lucite Handle — Made in U.S.A. 1960s evening wedding gown * Sleeveless designA 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 Bottegas 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