British designer Louise Trotter showed her debut collection for Bottega Veneta in Milan Saturday with a collection focused on "soft functionality", with structured clothes in supple, draped fabrics.

In front of an audience that included actresses Uma Thurman and Julianne Moore, the models wore leather coats and suits with wide shoulders as well as voluminous fur-like tops -- one in shimmering gold -- matched with slinky skirts.

Other dresses were more fitted, wrapped around the body and lined with cotton so they slid off the skin, in a collection focused on tailoring and the softest leathers, satin and wool.

Bottega Veneta is known for its handbags, and these were also big, brightly coloured and made with the label's trademark "intrecciato" leather weave and carried under the arm.

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