$13,000Sale Price|40% Off
Rare Limited Edition Fendi F3 Secret Code Bag Brown Alligator Mink Fur Satchel
By Fendi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare Limited Edition Fendi Brown Alligator and Mink Fur F3 Secret Code Bag in excellent condition
$720Sale Price|50% Off
rare FENDI Karlito 2014 Large limited pink mink fox fur bag charm keyring
By Karl Lagerfeld, Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare FENDI Karlito 2014 Large limited pink mink fox fur bag charm keyring Reference: ANWU/A00147
FENDI Mama Forever MINK Hobo Bag $2500 Mint
By Fendi
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic Fendi Mama Forever Hobo. Done in stunning materials, this bag combines
FENDI 'Karlito' Keychain or Bag Charm in Mink Fur
By Fendi
Located in Paris, FR
Fendi 'Karlito' key holder or bag charm in the efigy of 'Karl' in mink fur. In very good condition
FENDI grey FOX FUR & MINK KARLITO KARL LAGERFELD Bag Charm
By Fendi
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Fendi Karlito Karl Lagerfeld bag charm and or keychain in black mink fur, grey and
FENDI light blue MINK FUR FIRST SMALL Clutch Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Fendi Small First bag in light blue soft mink with an oversized F metal clasp with
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H 7.09 in W 11.03 in
rare FENDI Baguette Macro FF Zucca Monogram multicolor Mink fur crossbody bag
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare FENDI Baguette Macro FF Zucca Monogram multicolor Mink fur crossbody bag Reference: ANWU
FENDI Monster Bug green black mixed fox rabbit mink key ring bag char,
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
FENDI Monster Bug green black mixed fox rabbit mink key ring bag char Reference: ANWU/A00119 Brand
rare FENDI Karlito 2014 Large limited pink mink fox fur bag charm keyring
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare FENDI Karlito 2014 Large limited pink mink fox fur bag charm keyring Reference: ANWU/A00147
FENDI E letter pink navy blue mink fur ball pom pom bag bug keyring char
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
FENDI E letter pink navy blue mink fur ball pom pom bag bug keyring char Reference: ANWU/A00157
FENDI Monster Bug green black mixed fox rabbit mink key ring bag char
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
FENDI Monster Bug green black mixed fox rabbit mink key ring bag char, Reference: ANWU/A00119 Brand
rare FENDI Karlito 2014 Large limited pink mink fox fur bag charm keyring
By Karl Lagerfeld, Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare FENDI Karlito 2014 Large limited pink mink fox fur bag charm keyring Reference: ANWU/A00147
FENDI Bag Charm 'FENDIRUMI BUG-KUN' in Blue and Yellow Mink
By Fendi
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Fendi bag charm, model 'FENDIRUMI BUG-KUN', in blue and yellow mink. Delivered in a
Fendi Purple Flamingo Rosa Rabbit Mink/Fox Fur Oret Monster Bag Bug
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
Fendi Purple Flamingo Rosa Rabbit Mink/Fox Fur Oret Monster Bag Bug Made In: Italy Color: Purple
FENDI Monster Bug green black mixed fox rabbit mink key ring bag charm
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
FENDI Monster Bug green black mixed fox rabbit mink key ring bag charm Reference: ANWU/A00119 Brand
Fendi Selleria Belted Shoulder Bag Mink
By Fendi
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Fendi Selleria Belted Shoulder Bag Mink is stylish and unique in design perfect for
Fendi mink hand embroidered bag with pink snakeskin
By Fendi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fendi mink hande beaded bag with a silver and pink clasp over the front of the purse and handle
Fendi Cucaoo Mink Fur Bag Bug Monster Keychain
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
Charm Bag Bugs in black leather and mink fur in white and green. Two luminous green crystals and a
Fendi Peekaboo Bag Leather with Mink Whipstitch Mini
By Fendi
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 4", Strap Drop 19.5-25" Designer: Fendi Model: Peekaboo Bag Leather with Mink Whipstitch Mini
Fendi Baguette NM Bag Laser Cut Mink Medium
By Fendi
Located in NY, NY
: Handle Drop 4", Height 5.5", Width 11", Depth 3", Strap Drop 16.5" Designer: Fendi Model: Baguette NM Bag
Fendi Multicolor Fox & Mink Fur Karlito Bag Charm
By Fendi
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Amplify the look of your 'It' bags with this much-coveted bag charm from Fendi. This cute one here
Fendi Multicolor Mink Fur and Leather Karlito Bag Charm
By Fendi
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Lend your bag a cute makeover with this stunning Fendi charm. Made from mink fur and leather, the
Fendi Multicolor Mink Fur and Leather Karlito Bag Charm
By Fendi
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Lend your bag a cute makeover with this stunning Fendi charm. Made from mink fur and leather, the
Fendi First Small Leather Trimmed Mink Fur Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
Fendi First small leather trimmed mink fur shoulder bag. Brown. Push lock fastening at top. Comes
Fendi Daisy Multicolor Beaded Shoulder Bag with Mink Trim
By Fendi
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Beaded Fendi Shoulder Bag in Gold Leather with luxe Teal Blue Mink Trim. Garnet, White, Gold
Fendi Fox Mink Brick Red Turquoise Fur Mirror Monster Bag Bug Charm
By Fendi
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Fendi brings you this pretty bag charm for handbag lovers around the world. The charm consists of a
Fendi Multicolor Fox Mink Rabbit Fur Flamingo Kooky Monster Bug Bag Charm
By Fendi
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Fendi brings you this pretty bag charm that has caught the eye of handbag lovers around the world
FENDI Dark Sheared Mink Fur Shoulder Baguette New
By Fendi
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic FENDI Dark Sheared Mink Fur Shoulder Baguette New. It is done in luxurious
FENDI Mink Spy Bag Fur Snakeskin Leather Handbag Purse
By Fendi
Located in Lakewood, CO
Absolutely magnificent authentic Brown Mink fur FENDI Spy bag with olive green snakeskin trim
Iconic Tom Ford Yves Saint Laurent 2004 Silk Pagoda Jacket YSL
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Berlin, BE
So Iconic. The famous Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche FW 2004 Collection. The Pagoda Jacket made of 100% pure Silk. Tom Ford's final show for Yves Saint Laurent, his exquisite YSL Riv...
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Iridescent Lilac Beaded Evening Bag
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Heavily embellished with sequins, crystals, and beading Iridescent lilac purple with pinks Ornate silver hardware and unique chain Pristine Measurements in in...
Hermes Kelly Depeches 38 Briefcase Electric Blue Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes coveted Kelly Depeches 38 briefcase. Very rare in Electric Blue. Epsom leather with Palladium hardware. Two large accordion compartments. Front wall ha...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Top with Tulle and Lace Sleeves S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible grey fine silk knit top from Alexander McQueen. It is semi fitted with a crew neckline and elaborate grey net, tulle and lace layered sleeves. Unworn condition. Fits s...
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT ivory / off-white and gold seashell print one piece halter swimsuit / bodysuit! Features a flattering ruched waist that hides any...
Gucci Silk Dress with Hardware and Cut outs
By Gucci, Frida Giannini
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous grey silk jersey dress from Gucci. It is fitted with long sleeves and cut outs at one shoulder and side waist plus a slit along the front of one leg of the straight skirt...
Hermes Birkin 25 Rouge Exotic Lizard Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Birkin 25 bag Rouge Exotic in rare coveted Lizard. A gorgeous strawberry red that is neutral and perfect for year round wear. A glorious po...
Alexander McQueen New S/S 2002 Three Piece Skirt Suit with Intricate Embroidery
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous silk/linen black skirt suit from Alexander McQueen including an additional matching white skirt. The jacket has peak lapels, a breast pocket, small shoulder padding, side...
$1,351
Size: Italian 42
Gucci by Tom Ford Fall Winter 2000 Lion Brooch Plunging Neckline Metallic Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
This Gucci dress from Tom Ford’s Fall 2000 collection is a stunning and very in-demand piece. Made in Italy from soft dark copper lurex jersey, it has a beautiful sparkle that catche...
Prada Multicolored Irridized Plastic Disks Cocktail Dress
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Sharon, CT
A similar example was exhibited and illustrated in 'Schiaparelli & Prada Impossible Conversations' MMA 2012.
New Rare Tom Ford for Gucci Studded Ad Runway Heels Pumps Sz 7
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Tom Ford Heels Brand New Rare Ad/Runway Heels Tom Ford for Gucci Fall 2003 Own a Piece of Fashion History U.S. Size: 7 Brown Leather Pumps Gold Studded Hardware 4.5" Heel &...
$562Sale Price|25% Off
New 1960s Belgium Made Hand Beaded Gold + Bronze Silk Vintage 60s Hand Bag Purse
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful never worn 1960s Belgium made hand beaded silk evening hand bag / purse. Thousands of gold and bronze beads throughout, in an abstract pattern. Lined in gorgeous golden sil...
Jean Paul Gaultier Dramatic Goth Dress Gown with Flowing Cape New
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dramatic goth black sleeveless gown with attached cape by Jean Paul Gaultier. Fashioned of a weighty silk rayon with deep plunging sheer neckline and flowing sheer cape. Offers con...
Thierry Mugler Fall 1992 Black Runway Lightning Bold Suit Jacket Skirt
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Iconic rare Collectors Piece. In Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter GLAMOUR PUNK-THE RITZ Collection. 1992 presentation, the famous all-black wool skirt suit with lightning bold details th...
Versace Fall 2021 Starfish Print Sleeveless Midi Dress Yellow IT 42
By Versace
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Sleeveless garment-pleated satin mid-length dress in yellow featuring graphic pattern printed in multicolor. Hardware at spaghetti shoulder straps. Scoop neck collar. Lettuce edge in...
$5,124
Size: FR 34 - IT 38 - UK 6 - US 2
Alexander McQueen metallic tweed high collar skirt suit, fw 2004
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen metallic tweed skirt suit. Structured jacket with high turn-over collar, front zip fastening, silk lining and Chanel style chain on the hem. Sold with matching knee...
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.
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.
Iconic Italian fashion houses Fendi and Versace teamed up on this delightfully outrageous Fendace reimagining.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.