Bottega Giotti

I purchased the new «prototype» bag while in Florence in December. I wanted the woven pattern not only on the front but also on the back. It arrived a month ago, after being custom made. Beautiful! So fortunate to have learned about this wonderful product. Not only are the purses beautiful, but all their leather goods are superb.

About 5 years ago I wandered into Piazza Ognissanti to see if the Bottega Veneta store I remembered from 15 years ago was still there. I went into the store and was greeted by Mario Giotti who explained that the store was now Bottega Giotti, and that he and his father use to manufacture and sell for Bottega Veneta, which by then had been sold to Gucci. The leather goods were absolutely beautiful, the same quality, and a fraction of the price. My husband and I travel to Florence frequently and have bought several jackets, belts, wallets, and purses (I just bought another today). The leather goods are exquisite, lovely, novel designs and both the service and prices are unmatched. Whenever I am carrying one of the woven bags, I am invariably asked «Is that a Bottega Veneta?» (most recently from a salesman at Neiman’s) and I say «sort of» and explain. A must check out if you like leather, particular the woven pattern that the Bottega Veneta brand is famous for.

I have to admit, being a huge fan of Bottega Veneta but not wanting to pay their outrageous prices brought me to Bottega Giotti. This leather shop is by far the best quality and the best prices. The owner and his daughter were incredibly helpful and very sweet people. Not pushy at all like the other leather shops in Florence. I would recommend everybody to purchase from Giotti.

I’ve been visiting and shopping Firenze for 15+ years and Bottega Giotti is by far the best boutique in Florence for world-​class, luxury leather goods – purses, wallets, men’s and women’s jackets, etc. – at great prices. My husband has had more than six coats custom made here and they always arrive perfect. Their bags are Bottega Veneta quality. They speak English and are lovely to deal with. Highly recommended.

I came to Bottega Giotti in 2012 after scouring Florence for the perfect place to buy leather goods. The boyfriend and I must have visited upwards of 7 stores that we’d researched thoroughly before deciding to purchase from only the best: Bottega Giotti. Yes, they did used to manufacture for Bottega Veneta and still create beautiful woven leather goods for their own store. We were taken care of by the owner, Mario, and his daughter. They were very patient with us while we decided what to purchase and made arrangements to send make everything and send it to our home in the US.
In total, we bought leather jackets for both the boyfriend and myself and two purses: a woven smaller bag and a larger buttery bag for more casual use.
I’ve worn my cream colored jacket for so many occasions and get compliments on it all the time. Its waterproof lambskin has held up beautifully and fits like a dream. My boyfriend doesn’t wear his jacket as often as I wear mine because he’s afraid we’ll be too matchy, so maybe if I wore mine less he’d wear his more. Lol. As for the purses, I use the larger casual bag as my everyday bag and it’s shockingly light for its size and being all leather. It is a softer leather, so it can get a bit scratched, so just be aware of that if you’re hard on your belongings.
The smaller woven bag is constructed wonderfully with a detailed interior. I use this bag less often, but as the weather gets warmer, I tend to carry it more.
Overall, THIS is the place you should purchase your leather goods in Florence. I don’t even think about how much everything cost at the time because I’ve already gotten my money’s worth. The quality and more importantly, the VALUE Bottega Giotti has to offer is without comparison.