Although my memory is that the designer developed into a fine colourist only with a display of evening gowns in translucent Japanese fabrics in autumn/winter 2010, his current palette had a sophisticated sweetness.The essence of Maier's work has always been to execute everything his way. That meant mixing modern, ergonomic clothes with elevated details such as appliqués of exotic skins.The embrace of history has never seemed a particular focus at Bottega which started in the 1960s as a bag company. Those bags have come to occupy a sophisticated but go-anywhere niche that appeals to both men and women.Recently, Maier had seemed to be moving gently without much urgent direction. This show was still an oasis of calm among the more familiar fashion chaos, but this season the designer seemed to be gliding forward, while keeping the refinement and harmony of the Bottega heritage.
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