Last month, we highlighted Bottega Veneta’s iconic Knot clutch, as it was reinvented for the brand’s fall 2011 collection. The handbag, with its boxy silhouette and simple closure, is unique to the brand. However, Bottega Veneta is not the only fashion powerhouse who celebrates this shape as the perfect purse. Alexander McQueen also shares the same formula for simple luxury with the brand’s line of box clutches for next season.
Under the creative direction of Sarah Burton, Alexander McQueen’s spring 2012 collection includes an exciting selection of miniature handbags, which channel the look of Bottega Veneta’s Knot clutch. However, the clutches from Alexander McQueen clearly emphasize the brand’s famed peculiarity, as the clutches are adorned with the notorious skull.
While accessories in the fashion world — like clutches — are often imitated, they are never duplicated. Both brands experiment with the same square structure, yet result in two totally different visions of clutches: One that is classic Bottega Veneta, and one that screams McQueen.
The final question: Which clutch do you prefer? Refresh your memory of Bottega Veneta’s Knot clutches here, and check out Alexander McQueen’s spring 2012 clutches after the jump…
