Is Bottega Veneta winning the ‘Man Bag’ game?

YOU DON’T NEED A RUNWAY REPORT TO SEE IT: the men’s bag moment has arrived. Not as a niche or a brief fashion week experiment — but as something that’s properly embedded itself into how men are dressing right now.

And Bottega Veneta? Quietly (and very Bottega-like) leading the charge.

Whether it’s Pedro Pascal carrying the olive Andiamo tote through LAX, Jacob Elordi wearing the padded cassette crossbody or A$AP Rocky turning heads with a bright pink Bottega tote after dinner in New York — the point is clear. The bag isn’t an accessory anymore. It’s part of the outfit. And more to the point, it’s part of the identity.

A few years ago, the man-bag conversation was still about ‘breaking rules’ or ‘challenging stereotypes.’ In 2025? It’s barely a conversation. Functional, elevated, and actually useful — bags have simply become part of modern menswear. And Bottega’s approach to design — low logo, high texture, quietly expensive — fits the current mood perfectly.

It’s not about hype or viral moments (though, yes, these three looks definitely did their rounds online). It’s about the slow shift we’re seeing everywhere: men investing in pieces they’ll actually wear — and want to carry — for years.

Are Bottega Veneta bags trending for men in 2025?

Yes — and arguably more than ever. As Bottega Veneta continues to build on its signature codes — intrecciato leather, sculptural shapes, minimal hardware — its bags have quietly become the go-to for men who want something functional that still sits firmly in luxury territory.

The key difference now is how normal it’s become. What once felt like a statement accessory now reads more like an everyday essential.

How are celebrities styling Bottega Veneta bags?

The better question might be: how aren’t they? Pedro Pascal keeps it casual with relaxed denim, a white tee, and an oversized collared jacket — letting the olive Andiamo do most of the talking.

Jacob Elordi leans into the crossbody styling of the padded Cassette, pairing it with black tailoring and sunglasses for that off-duty minimalism he does so well.

And A$AP Rocky — as always — takes it somewhere bolder, throwing a pink Bottega tote into a mix of oversized plaid and baggy denim. Different looks, but the same outcome: the bag is central, but never forced.

Is the men’s bag trend here to stay?

At this point, yes. The stigma that used to sit around men carrying bags has pretty much evaporated. What started with tiny crossbodies and belt bags has grown into full-size carryalls, oversized totes and proper shoulder bags that fit into day-to-day life.

And brands like Bottega are leading the way — men are investing in pieces that will last them a life-time.

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