FENDI Spy Bag Green Leather and Brown Zucca Monogram Canvas Large Women Bag
About the Item
- Designer:
- Brand:
- Dimensions:Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Style:Boho Chic (In the Style Of)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:North Hollywood, CA
- Reference Number:
Fendi
Like other major European luxury fashion houses, Fendi started small. Adele Casagrande was an Italian creative who loved fashion and sold leather and fur accessories from a tiny workshop she opened in Rome in 1918. However, after marrying Edoardo Fendi in 1925, her business model was altered dramatically. Together, the couple changed the boutique’s name to Fendi and moved into a bigger storefront, which quickly became the favorite shop of women all over Italy’s capital city for furs and leathers, such as handbags, coats and accessories.
As time moved on for Adele and Edoardo, the couple began to distribute more responsibility to their five daughters, who assumed management of the company during the 1950s. Fendi’s audience broadened and its profitability has soared over the years, owing to the brand’s fresh perspective on fashion world happenings and innovative sensibility. The maison also has a distinctive relationship with old-world Italian craftsmanship. The Selleria bags were the work of master saddlers in Rome, and Fendi partnered with lace artisans in southern Italy as well as craftsmen in the east trained in the intrecciato (intertwined) technique (an idea that Adele introduced during the 1940s), which, in Fendi’s case, sees an interwoven leather fabric integrated in the creation of its handbags, countering leather’s traditional rigidity with a bag that is soft, versatile and fitted with an alluring slouchy curve.
It wasn’t until 1965, however, when a young German designer named Karl Lagerfeld took the creative helm that Fendi became a world-renowned fashion house. In fact, Lagerfeld, who produced four to five collections yearly for the brand, is credited with creating Fendi’s instantly recognizable double-F logo (which stands for “Fun Furs”) in “less than five seconds.” Until Lagerfeld started designing for the brand, fur was a material mostly associated with heavy coats that few people actually wore. Lagerfeld reimagined fur in creative ways, using it as an accent on purses, cuffs on dress sleeves and collars on wool coats.
Over the ensuing years, Fendi has broken into the home-goods market with Fendi Casa and has become synonymous with luxury fashion, producing such pieces as the iconic Baguette, which was rendered ever popular on the television series Sex and the City. In fact, an entire episode during the third season was dedicated to the “original It bag,” a slim accessory tapered in a manner that recalls its namesake, designed in 1997 by Adele and Edoardo’s granddaughter Silvia Venturini Fendi, who was named creative director of accessories three years earlier.
Perhaps just as well known as its vintage Baguette handbags and creative use of fur is the brand’s devotion to its Italian roots. In 2013, Fendi donated more than 2 million euros to restore Rome’s Trevi Fountain, and when it was reopened to visitors, Fendi hosted its Autumn/Winter 2017 show on top of the landmark.
Fendi was a family-controlled brand until 1999 and is now owned by LVMH. In late 2020, British fashion designer Kim Jones was named the house’s artistic director for womens wear.
Find a wide variety of vintage Fendi handbags and purses, clothing and other accessories on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: North Hollywood, CA
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 3 days of delivery.
- MIU MIU Beige Vitello Lux Bow Leather Hand Bag Satchel ToteBy Miu MiuLocated in North Hollywood, CAMiu Miu Beige Vitello Lux Leather Bow Handle Bag Satchel Tote. This handle bag from Miu Miu boasts a highly fashionable look. Made from Vitello Lux leather, this handbag features bow...Category
2010s Indian Tote Bags
- Zadig & Voltaire Sunny Leather Medium Tote HandbagLocated in North Hollywood, CAZadig & Voltaire Sunny leather handbag. Sunny gray leather shoulder hand bag. Zadig & Voltaire medium Sunny tote bag. leather medium Sunny tote bag from ZADIG & VOLTAIRE featuring a...Category
Early 2000s French Tote Bags
- Pierre Balmain Paris Brown Leather & Coated Canvas Geometric Tote Zip Top 1970sBy Balmain Paris, Pierre Balmain ParisLocated in North Hollywood, CAPierre Balmain ParisBrown Leather & Coated Canvas. Spacious good medium size tote bag by Pierre Balmain Paris. It is in waxed canvas monogrammed with the first logo of the Maison Pierre Balmain Paris. Vintage Balmain medium sized brown oiled canvas tote bag. It features brass hardware, two top handles and a top zip. The interior is fully lined with and has one main compartment with zippered pocket. The details the top handles are in leather. Vintage Balmain Tote Zipper Top Bag. by Pierre Balmain Paris made in France. Condition see pictures. Dimensions: 11 inches Wide x 8 inches Height without handles x 6" inches Depth. Very rare collectible vintage women bag...Category
Mid-20th Century French Tote Bags
- GUCCI Monogram Navy HandbagBy Gucci, MAURIZIO GUCCILocated in North Hollywood, CAA rare vintage navy leather GUCCI monogram handbag. The older Gucci pieces are highly sought after and increasingly hard to find. Navy blue coated canvas bag...Category
Late 20th Century Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
- Rebecca Minkoff Large Grey Leather Bowery SatchelBy Rebecca MinkoffLocated in North Hollywood, CARebecca Minkoff Large Grey Leather Bag Bowery Satchel. Made from a genuine leather, the Rebecca Minkoff Bowery satchel features a detachable shoulder strap with twin grab handles. Th...Category
Late 20th Century Structured Shoulder Bags
- Vintage Donald J Pliner Pink Blush Sling Back Heels 8 MBy DONALD J PLINERLocated in North Hollywood, CAVintage Donald Pliner Black Sling Back Heels 8. Leather Point-Toe Slingback Pumps. Anchored slingback strap, Leather outsole, pointed toe with s...Category
20th Century Spanish Heels
- Chanel Vintage Green Nylon Quilted Coco Cocoon Bowler Carry On Travel Tote BagBy ChanelLocated in Miami, FLChanel Vintage Green Nylon Quilted Coco Cocoon Bowler Tote Bag Diamond quilted nylon in green Facing green leather-trimmed zipper pocket with a Chanel ...Category
2010s Italian Tote Bags
- Chanel Hobo Handbag Transparent Teardrop Spring 2018 Clear Pvc SatchelBy ChanelLocated in Miami, FLChanel 2018 stunning runway teardrop hobo bag with silver and glazed calfskin leather Limited edition transparent bag comes with box, dust bag, and au...Category
2010s French Hobo Bags
- Chanel Vintage Denim Quilted Drawstring Hobo Shoulder Tote BagBy ChanelLocated in Miami, FLChanel Pre-Owned 2008-2009 diamond quilted drawstring tote Featuring silver-tone hardware, a diamond quilted finish, an internal logo patch, chain and fabric top handles and a strip...Category
Early 2000s Italian Tote Bags
- Hermes Birkin Togo 35 Taupe HandbagBy HermèsLocated in Boca Raton, FLCompany-HERMES Model-Birkin Togo 35 Color-Taupe Date Code-L Material-Leather Measurements-13.5" x 9.5" x 7" Strap-N/A Outside-Excellent Condition Inside-Go...Category
2010s French Top Handle Bags
- Hermes Birkin 30cm Gris Perle Togo Bag Gold Hardware Pearl GrayBy HermèsLocated in New York, NYChicjoy is pleased to present this Hermes Birkin 30cm Gris Perle Togo Bag Gold Hardware Brand New in Box in Store Fresh, Pristine Condition (with plastic on hardware) Perfect Gift! Coming with keys, lock, clochette, a sleeper for the bag, rain protector, and orange Hermes box. Gris Perle is the perfect and elegant neutral Birkin for year-round wear. Superbly chic light "Pearl Gray" is one of the most coveted neutrals in Hermes history. So stunning with luxurious gold hardware and light beige resin. In the ideal 30cm size that transitions perfectly from day into evening. In Togo, the most desired leather prized for its anti-scratch and stain properties. Gris Perle is pure understated sophistication! This stunning pale neutral is magnificent paired with neutrals, as well as with every pop color in your wardrobe. Don't miss this bag- it will turn heads everywhere you go! Gold Breloque Charm...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
- Carolina Herrera Olive Green Monogram Leather Chain ToteBy Carolina HerreraLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2CH Carolina Herrera brings to you this fabulous olive green piece. Crafted from Monogram leather, the bag features dual chain handles and a quilted exterior. The fabric-lined interio...Category
2010s Italian Tote Bags
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
The Fendi Baguette Is an ‘It’ Bag Again, 25 Years After Its Introduction
Iconic Italian fashion houses Fendi and Versace teamed up on this delightfully outrageous Fendace reimagining.
14 Iconic Luxury Handbags and the Stories behind Them
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.