Steve McQueen, the Turner Prize-winning artist and Oscar-winning filmmaker, created the soundtrack for Louise Trotter's debut collection as creative director of Bottega Veneta at Milan Fashion Week. The show took place at Fabbrica Orobia, a former zinc factory in Milan, and featured McQueen's sound piece '66 – '76, which pairs vocal recordings by David Bowie and Nina Simone of the song "Wild is the Wind." McQueen attended the event with his daughter Alex, both wearing the brand's signature leather Intrecciato.
This collaboration matters because it highlights the ongoing crossover between the visual art world and high fashion, with McQueen—an art world figure known for his Turner Prize win and his installation at Dia:Beacon—bringing his conceptual approach to a commercial runway setting. It also underscores how fashion houses increasingly turn to contemporary artists to enhance the sensory experience of their shows, blurring the lines between art, fashion, and performance.