Tomas Maier, the Creative Director of Bottega Veneta has left the company after 17 years. 

"It's largely due to Tomas's high-level creative demands that Bottega Veneta became the House it is today. He put it back on the luxury scene and made it an undisputed reference. With his creative vision, he magnificently showcased the expertise of the House’s artisans. I am deeply grateful to him and I personally thank him for the work he accomplished, and for the exceptional success he helped to achieve," said François-Henri Pinault in a press release.

Kering, The owners of Bottega Veneta, have yet to give any information concerning the creative director whose job it will be to replace Maier at Bottega Veneta and continue to push the brand’s growth.