Initially a unisex collection of six fresh scents, Bottega Veneta’s Parco Palladiano collection has quickly expanded to include three more floral fragrances: VII, VIII, and IX. The house’s creative director Tomas Maier speaks exclusively to Men’s Folio about the growing line.
What is the story behind the Parco Palladiano collection?
The Parco Palladiano collection is inspired by the Palladiano gardens of the Veneto region of Italy. Andrea Palladio was a 16th century architect from this region, and his teachings have always been part of my life and a constant source of inspiration to me. He was an artisan as well as an architect who sought balance and harmony in everything. And for these fragrances, I wanted to look at the villas and the Palladian gardens that represent a perfection on Earth and an agricultural utopia, as well as the very heart of Bottega Veneta, and its deep roots in the traditions and beauty of the Veneto region.
Bottega Veneta was founded in the Veneto region and I am always looking at the beauty, architecture, and craftsmanship of the area in everything that I do. For me, the house is about a way of living that reflects its heritage and the four unchanging principles: outstanding craftsmanship, timeless yet innovative design, contemporary functionality, and the highest quality materials. The house has a timelessness that reflects the beauty of the Veneto region, and it’s this spirit that is in each of these fragrances in the collection.
What does each individual scent represent, and why did you see the need to add three new ones to an already sizable collection?
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