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Fendi Shopper Tote Bag

Fendi Black Logo Shopper Tote Bag 104f45
Fendi Black Logo Shopper Tote Bag 104f45

Fendi Black Logo Shopper Tote Bag 104f45

By Fendi

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 23847VA019028 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 16" Width: .5" Height: 14.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 11" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) S...

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20th Century Tote Bags

Fendi Black Monogram Zucchino Canvas Tote Shopping Bag
Fendi Black Monogram Zucchino Canvas Tote Shopping Bag

Fendi Black Monogram Zucchino Canvas Tote Shopping Bag

By Fendi

Located in Rome, Rome

Step into the world of timeless Italian design with this beautiful Fendi tote bag, crafted in the

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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Fendi Black Monogram FF Zucca Shopper Tote Bag 863411
Fendi Black Monogram FF Zucca Shopper Tote Bag 863411

Fendi Black Monogram FF Zucca Shopper Tote Bag 863411

By Fendi

Located in Dix hills, NY

GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) (Handle) Minor rub on a part of handle Minor spot on a part of handle (zipper) Zipper works properly Width (inch) : 16.5 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 4...

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20th Century Tote Bags

Fendi Burgundy Monogram FF Zucca Roll Tote Shopper Bag 112f15
Fendi Burgundy Monogram FF Zucca Roll Tote Shopper Bag 112f15

Fendi Burgundy Monogram FF Zucca Roll Tote Shopper Bag 112f15

By Fendi

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 32028BH025019 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 17" Width: 5" Height: 10.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 8" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Signs...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Fendi Navy x Grey Monogram FF Zucca Roll Shopper Tote Bag 60f414s
Fendi Navy x Grey Monogram FF Zucca Roll Shopper Tote Bag 60f414s

Fendi Navy x Grey Monogram FF Zucca Roll Shopper Tote Bag 60f414s

By Fendi

Located in Dix hills, NY

Fendi Navy x Grey Monogram FF Zucca Roll Shopper Tote Bag 60f414s Date Code/Serial Number: 2305

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Fendi Brown Monogram FF Zucca Roll Tote Shopper Bag 44f89
Fendi Brown Monogram FF Zucca Roll Tote Shopper Bag 44f89

Fendi Brown Monogram FF Zucca Roll Tote Shopper Bag 44f89

By Fendi

Located in Dix hills, NY

Fendi Brown Monogram FF Zucca Roll Tote Shopper Bag 44f89 Date Code/Serial Number: 2241-8BH192-WTE

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

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Fendi Shopper Tote 227987 Brown Fur X Leather Shoulder Bag
Fendi Shopper Tote 227987 Brown Fur X Leather Shoulder Bag

Fendi Shopper Tote 227987 Brown Fur X Leather Shoulder Bag

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H 6.69 in W 3.54 in L 10.23 in

Fendi Shopper Tote 227987 Brown Fur X Leather Shoulder Bag

By Fendi

Located in Forest Hills, NY

good condition, minor wear on top of the bag Interior: good condition Interior Pocket: good condition

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

FENDI Jolly Zucca Traveler Shopping Bag Tote
FENDI Jolly Zucca Traveler Shopping Bag Tote

FENDI Jolly Zucca Traveler Shopping Bag Tote

By Fendi

Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT

Authentic Fendi Jolly Zucca Traveler Shopping Roller with Wheels. Features Fendi Zucca canvas, top

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Early 2000s European Tote Bags

Fendi Black Logo Shopper Tote Bag 104f45
Fendi Black Logo Shopper Tote Bag 104f45

Fendi Black Logo Shopper Tote Bag 104f45

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H 14.5 in W 0.5 in L 16 in

Fendi Black Logo Shopper Tote Bag 104f45

By Fendi

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 23847VA019028 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 16" Width: .5" Height: 14.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 11" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) S...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Fendi Black Mesh Logo Shopper Tote Bag 1025f18
Fendi Black Mesh Logo Shopper Tote Bag 1025f18

Fendi Black Mesh Logo Shopper Tote Bag 1025f18

By Fendi

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 2308-26559-088 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 18.5" Width: 4" Height: 13.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 12" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) ...

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20th Century Tote Bags

Fendi Textile Shopping Bag
Fendi Textile Shopping Bag

Fendi Textile Shopping Bag

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H 15.36 in D 3.94 in L 13.78 in

Fendi Textile Shopping Bag

By Fendi

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

Beautiful Fendi textile bag ! Textile Grey color Black leather inserts FF Logo handles Can be

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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Fendi Monogram FF Zucca Silver Shopper Tote Bag 105f9
Fendi Monogram FF Zucca Silver Shopper Tote Bag 105f9

Fendi Monogram FF Zucca Silver Shopper Tote Bag 105f9

By Fendi

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 2305/8BH179/VWN/078 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 15" Width: 5" Height: 9.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 7.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Si...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Fendi Black Mesh FF Logo Shopper Tote Bag 107f39
Fendi Black Mesh FF Logo Shopper Tote Bag 107f39

Fendi Black Mesh FF Logo Shopper Tote Bag 107f39

By Fendi

Located in Dix hills, NY

Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 18.5" Width: 4" Height: 13" Handle Drop: 5.5" OVERALL EXCELLENT minus CONDITION ( 8.5/10 or A- ) Signs of Wear: Exterior: Very Minor Marks ...

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20th Century Tote Bags

Fendi Black Mesh FF Logo Shopper Tote Bag 863431
Fendi Black Mesh FF Logo Shopper Tote Bag 863431

Fendi Black Mesh FF Logo Shopper Tote Bag 863431

By Fendi

Located in Dix hills, NY

VERY GOOD CONDITION (7.5/10 or B+) (Outside) Minor Rubs (Inside) Minor marks Width (inch) : 13.7 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 35 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 15.3 inch(approx) Height...

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20th Century Tote Bags

Fendi Brown Monogram FF Zucca Shopper Tote Bag 930ff23
Fendi Brown Monogram FF Zucca Shopper Tote Bag 930ff23

Fendi Brown Monogram FF Zucca Shopper Tote Bag 930ff23

By Fendi

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 71-16328-0-012 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 15" Width: 3.5" Height: 12.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 7.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Sig...

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20th Century Tote Bags

Fendi 8BH056 Fur Roll Shopper Mini Tote Bag 767ff331
Fendi 8BH056 Fur Roll Shopper Mini Tote Bag 767ff331

Fendi 8BH056 Fur Roll Shopper Mini Tote Bag 767ff331

By Fendi

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 3677 8BH056 029 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 12.5" Width: 2.5" Height: 7.5" Handle Drop: 6.5" OVERALL EXCELLENT CONDITION ( 9/10 or A ) Signs o...

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20th Century Tote Bags

Fendi Black Monogram FF Zucca Roll Shopper Tote Bag 108f14
Fendi Black Monogram FF Zucca Roll Shopper Tote Bag 108f14

Fendi Black Monogram FF Zucca Roll Shopper Tote Bag 108f14

By Fendi

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 3677 8BH005 029 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 18.5" Width: 5.5" Height: 11" Shoulder Handle Drop: 6.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Fendi Black Monogram FF Zucca Roll Shopper Tote Bag 108f14
Fendi Black Monogram FF Zucca Roll Shopper Tote Bag 108f14

Fendi Black Monogram FF Zucca Roll Shopper Tote Bag 108f14

By Fendi

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 3677 8BH005 029 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 18.5" Width: 5.5" Height: 11" Shoulder Handle Drop: 6.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B...

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20th Century Tote Bags

Fendi White x Grey Selleria Fur Mini Shopping Tote Bag 49f314s
Fendi White x Grey Selleria Fur Mini Shopping Tote Bag 49f314s

Fendi White x Grey Selleria Fur Mini Shopping Tote Bag 49f314s

By Fendi

Located in Dix hills, NY

Fendi White x Grey Selleria Fur Mini Shopping Tote Bag 49f314s Date Code/Serial Number: 186438 Made

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Fendi Sunshine Medium Leather Shopper Tote Black
Fendi Sunshine Medium Leather Shopper Tote Black

Fendi Sunshine Medium Leather Shopper Tote Black

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Size: 14.0"L x 6.5"W x 12.0"H

Fendi Sunshine Medium Leather Shopper Tote Black

By Fendi

Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT

Authentic, pre-loved Fendi Sunshine Shopper bag made of black leather with hot-stamped “FENDI ROMA

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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Fendi Sunshine Medium Leather Shopper Tote Black
Fendi Sunshine Medium Leather Shopper Tote Black

Fendi Sunshine Medium Leather Shopper Tote Black

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Size: 14.0"L x 6.5"W x 12.0"H

Fendi Sunshine Medium Leather Shopper Tote Black

By Fendi

Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT

Authentic, pre-owned Fendi Sunshine Shopper bag. Features black leather with hot-stamped “FENDI

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2010s Tote Bags

Fendi Denim Daisy Floral Appliqué Tote Bag With Leather Handles
Fendi Denim Daisy Floral Appliqué Tote Bag With Leather Handles

Fendi Denim Daisy Floral Appliqué Tote Bag With Leather Handles

By Fendi

Located in Kingston, NY

lining houses a zip pocket. Key Attributes & Customer Keywords: • Category: Fendi tote bag, denim

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1990s Italian Tote Bags

Fendi Black Sequin Beaded Roll Tote Shopper Bag S210F57
Fendi Black Sequin Beaded Roll Tote Shopper Bag S210F57

Fendi Black Sequin Beaded Roll Tote Shopper Bag S210F57

By Fendi

Located in Dix hills, NY

Fendi Black Sequin Beaded Roll Tote Shopper Bag S210F57 Date Code/Serial Number: 2354/8BH056/029

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

FENDI brown Zucca mesh 2018 RUNAWAY SHOPPING TOTE Bag
FENDI brown Zucca mesh 2018 RUNAWAY SHOPPING TOTE Bag

FENDI brown Zucca mesh 2018 RUNAWAY SHOPPING TOTE Bag

By Fendi

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Fendi Runaway shopping tote bag in dark brown and cognac brown mesh featuring dark

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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

FENDI Pack Small Shopping yellow leather logo print crossbody tote bag
FENDI Pack Small Shopping yellow leather logo print crossbody tote bag

FENDI Pack Small Shopping yellow leather logo print crossbody tote bag

By Fendi

Located in Hong Kong, NT

FENDI Pack Small Shopping yellow leather logo print crossbody tote bag Reference: ANWU/A00027 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

new FENDI Pack Small Shopping yellow leather logo print crossbody tote bag
new FENDI Pack Small Shopping yellow leather logo print crossbody tote bag

new FENDI Pack Small Shopping yellow leather logo print crossbody tote bag

By Fendi

Located in Hong Kong, NT

new FENDI Pack Small Shopping yellow leather logo print crossbody tote bag Reference: ANWU/A00027

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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Fendi Zucca Monogram Canvas Quilted Roll Tote Bag Shopper
Fendi Zucca Monogram Canvas Quilted Roll Tote Bag Shopper

Fendi Zucca Monogram Canvas Quilted Roll Tote Bag Shopper

By Fendi

Located in Rome, Rome

. Beautiful Fendi 'Zucca Quilted Roll' tote. Crafted of Zucca FF monogram Zucca quilted canvas with gold metal

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

Fendi Monogram FF Zucca Silver Shopper Tote Bag 105f9
Fendi Monogram FF Zucca Silver Shopper Tote Bag 105f9

Fendi Monogram FF Zucca Silver Shopper Tote Bag 105f9

By Fendi

Located in Dix hills, NY

GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) (Outside) Noticeable rub on the edge of the upper parts (Outside) Minor stain partially (Handle) Noticeable rub on the edge of the handle (Bottom) Noti...

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20th Century Tote Bags

UNWORN Fendi Large Metallic Lurex Zucca FF Print Shoulder Tote Shopper Bag XL
UNWORN Fendi Large Metallic Lurex Zucca FF Print Shoulder Tote Shopper Bag XL

UNWORN Fendi Large Metallic Lurex Zucca FF Print Shoulder Tote Shopper Bag XL

By Fendi

Located in Switzerland, CH

Rare FENDI shoulder bag in the famous Zucca print with a twist - in shiny lurex! Details: Fendi

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Fendi Zucchino Denim Shopper Tote Bag
Fendi Zucchino Denim Shopper Tote Bag

Fendi Zucchino Denim Shopper Tote Bag

By Fendi

Located in Montreal, Quebec

A chic yet casual style, this spacious Fendi Shopper is perfect for a getaway or a day around town

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Early 2000s Italian Tote Bags

Fendi Brown Zucca Shopper Tote Bag
Fendi Brown Zucca Shopper Tote Bag

Fendi Brown Zucca Shopper Tote Bag

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W 15.75 in D 3.94 in L 13 in

Fendi Brown Zucca Shopper Tote Bag

By Fendi

Located in Orlando, FL

The Shopper Tote features a jacquard body, flat leather handles and an open top. It carries an AB

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

Fendi Vintage Zucca Monogram FF Shopper Tote Bag
Fendi Vintage Zucca Monogram FF Shopper Tote Bag

Fendi Vintage Zucca Monogram FF Shopper Tote Bag

By Fendi

Located in Montreal, Quebec

The basis made of FF canvas wit zucca FF print in beige and light brown. The bag is finished with

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

Fendi Grande Shopping Bag Zucca Canvas
Fendi Grande Shopping Bag Zucca Canvas

Fendi Grande Shopping Bag Zucca Canvas

By Fendi

Located in NY, NY

Drop 9.5", Height 9", Width 11", Depth 4" Designer: Fendi Model: Grande Shopping Bag Zucca Canvas

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Fendi Grande Shopping Bag Zucca Canvas
Fendi Grande Shopping Bag Zucca Canvas

Fendi Grande Shopping Bag Zucca Canvas

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H 9 in W 10.75 in D 4 in

Fendi Grande Shopping Bag Zucca Canvas

By Fendi

Located in NY, NY

Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 9", Width 10.75", Depth 4" Designer: Fendi Model: Grande Shopping Bag

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Fendi Military Green and Slat Shopper Bag Bugs
Fendi Military Green and Slat Shopper Bag Bugs

Fendi Military Green and Slat Shopper Bag Bugs

By Fendi

Located in Narberth, PA

Fendi Nylon Shopper White leather eye detailing Zipped Pocket with Contrasting Red Lining create

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

FENDI Silver Woven Zucco Shopper Tote Bag New
FENDI Silver Woven Zucco Shopper Tote Bag New

FENDI Silver Woven Zucco Shopper Tote Bag New

By Fendi

Located in Tampa, FL

This is an authentic FENDI Silver Shopper Tote Bag. It is done in luxe woven silver leather, with

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Handbags and Purses

Fendi Grey 2Jours Medium Textured Shopper Tote Bag
Fendi Grey 2Jours Medium Textured Shopper Tote Bag

Fendi Grey 2Jours Medium Textured Shopper Tote Bag

By Fendi

Located in Toronto, ON

Fendi grey 2 jours medium textured shopper tote bag. Excellent pre-owned condition with cards and

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags

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Gucci Black Monogram GG Tote Bag 863381

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By Gucci

Located in Dix hills, NY

GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) (Outside) Noticeable rub on the edge of the upper parts (Outside) Minor stain partially (Handle) Noticeable rub on the edge of the handle (Bottom) Noti...

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20th Century Tote Bags

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20th Century Unknown Tote Bags

Louis Vuitton Large Damier Ebene Neverfull GM Tote Bag 862442
Louis Vuitton Large Damier Ebene Neverfull GM Tote Bag 862442

Louis Vuitton Large Damier Ebene Neverfull GM Tote Bag 862442

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dix hills, NY

GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) (Outside) partially rubs on the bottom (Shoulder) minor partially rubs and minor partially crack (Outside) rubs on the edges of the corners (Inside) mi...

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20th Century Tote Bags

Valentino Camouflage Star Rockstud 2way Tote 871702
Valentino Camouflage Star Rockstud 2way Tote 871702

Valentino Camouflage Star Rockstud 2way Tote 871702

By Valentino

Located in Dix hills, NY

Width (inch) : 12.5 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 32 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 14.5 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 37 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.11 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 13 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Tote Bags

Gucci Black Nylon Bamboo Zip Hobo 913gk25
Gucci Black Nylon Bamboo Zip Hobo 913gk25

Gucci Black Nylon Bamboo Zip Hobo 913gk25

By Gucci

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 000-2404-0509 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 4.75" Height: 9.5" Handle Drop: 5.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Signs of ...

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20th Century Tote Bags

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Fendi Shopper Tote Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary fendi shopper tote bag for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in brown, blue and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a fendi shopper tote bag may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Fendi Shopper Tote Bag?

On average, a fendi shopper tote bag on 1stDibs sells for $999, while they’re typically $377 on the low end and $2,479 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Fendi for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right Tote-bags for You

From classic medium-sized Louis Vuitton leather tote bags to authentic cube-like Loewe shoulder bags woven in raffia, the large selection of vintage and designer tote bags on 1stDibs offers something for special occasions as well as everyday needs.

Although part of a modern look, tote bags have been roomy and versatile accessories since at least 1944, with the launch of L.L.Bean’s “ice bag.” The Maine retailer, then largely known for rugged field coats and hunting shoes, had introduced a big, durable canvas bag that was initially intended to carry firewood or ice. In those days, to keep produce and other foods cool in refrigerators, consumers had to regularly replace the blocks of ice that were doing all the work in their bulky appliances. There was no better bag to help haul big blocks of ice from the trunk of your car to your front door and, subsequently, to your kitchen.

Years later, during the 1960s, L.L.Bean’s Boat and Tote was introduced as an overhauled structured canvas version of the ice bag. Tested to lug up to 500 pounds, the Boat and Tote became a best seller. Also during the 1960s, American designer Bonnie Cashin created the Cashin Carry for Coach. Cashin was Coach’s first lead designer, and she liked leather, large pockets and earth tones. Her modern interpretation of the tote bag introduced a touch of elegance to this increasingly ubiquitous accessory.

In the subsequent decades, more brands debuted their own iterations of the tote bag, from Tory Burch’s Perry leather tote bag to Goyard’s luxurious Saint Louis

Pay tribute to this long and interesting history of a well-loved accessory by browsing the vintage and designer tote bags on 1stDibs.