Fendi Zucca Spy Bag with Croc-Embossed Handle
By Fendi
Located in Amman, JO
Fendi Zucca Spy Bag with Croc-Embossed Handle This authentic Fendi Spy bag is one of the brand’s
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FENDI Limited Edition Spy Bag Exotic Velvet Hand-Embroidery Crystals FW 2005
By Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
The Fendi Spy Bag is popular among celebrities like Bella Hadid, Rihanna, Paris and Nikki Hilton
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Fendi Spy 228080 Nude Leather Hobo Bag
By Fendi
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship out immediately. Previously owned, unless otherwise stated. Date Code/Serial Number: 2516-8BL078RQ1-088 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 9.05" Width: 5.11" He...
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Fendi Pinstripe Spy 5fz1019 Blue Canvas Hobo Bag
By Fendi
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 2384 8BL078 UG7 068 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 13" Width: 4.5" Height: 6.5" Handle drop: 4" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Dust Bag,...
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Fendi Large Spy 228040 Brown Leather Hobo Bag
By Fendi
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship out immediately. Previously owned, unless otherwise stated. Date Code/Serial Number: 2415-8BR511-RQ1-078 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 16" Width: 6.5" Heig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
Fendi Bronwn and Orange Spy Bag With Rosehood Leather handle
By Fendi
Located in Paris, FR
Nice Fendi Spy bag in really good condition. Just some signs of slight wear. The bag is in like
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Fendi Limited Edition Black Patent Leather Beaded Spy Bag
By Fendi
Located in Bala Cynwyd, PA
This limited edition Fendi Spy bag features a single flap closure, woven leather handles, and an
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By Fendi
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This continental wallet from the House of Fendi in addition to offering functional ease aims to be
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Fendi Monogram Fabric Brown Gold Leather Top Handle Satchel Small Mini Spy Bag
By Fendi
Located in Chicago, IL
Fabric Leather Gold tone hardware Woven lining Zipper closure Made in Italy Handle drop 6" Measures 12.5" W x 7" H x 5" D
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Fendi Brown Spy Handbag
By Fendi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fendi brown spy handbag, has a change purse built into the front flap. Height 9", width 18", depth
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FENDI Brown Leather Spy Hobo Bag
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
Fendi Brown Leather Spy Hobo Bag Made in Italy Materials: leather Features
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Fendi Leather Spy Bag
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
The Fendi Spy bag, featuring wrinkle leather and woven handles in a moody hue of teal green. It
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Fendi Brown Leather Spy Bag
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
properly on this used Fendi designer resale item. Details Model: Spy Brown Leather
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Fendi Viole Satin Spy Bag
By Fendi
Located in Capri, IT
This gorgeous Fendi Violet Sequined Satin Small Spy Bag is popular among celebrities like Paris and
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Fendi Black Leather Spy Bag
By Fendi
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Fendi model Spy bag in black leather. Flap closure, internally very large. Double handle in woven
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Extremely Rare FENDI Wisteria Spy Handbag Fashion Art '06 Limited Edition Mint
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
Text from the well known and respected handbag blog called PurseBlog: "To wrap things up for
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Fendi Black croco print Spy bag
By Fendi
Located in Capri, IT
Fendi Black black croco print Spy bag Passepartout leather bag with rolled leather handles top
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Fendi Brown Leather Spy Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
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Introducing the Fendi Brown Leather Spy Shoulder Bag, a luxurious and practical accessory that
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Fendi Fendi x Moncler Black Puffer Spy Bag
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
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Fendi Matte Cream Crocodile Spy Bag
By Fendi
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic rare matte crocodile Fendi Spy bag. Exquisite in a creamy colour and perfect
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Fendi Tan Textured Leather Spy Bag
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
discoloured, worn down in certain areas and there is a small rip at the bottom of bag on this used Fendi
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2000s FENDI Multicolour Embelished Floral Spy Bag
By Fendi
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"FENDI Multicolour Embelished Floral Spy Bag This FENDI Spy Bag is in Very Good Pre-Owned
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FENDI bag $12000 ALLIGATOR Spy Large beautiful Limited Edition
By Fendi
Located in Miami, FL
beautiful. Stunning scales. Each end of the compartment is embossed FENDI. Attached to the 'change
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Fendi Black Leather Spy Bag Hobo 1130f21
By Fendi
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 2415-8BR511-RQ1-089 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 19" Width: 5" Height: 13" Handle Drop: 4.5" OVERALL GOOD minus CONDITION ( 6.75/10 or B- ) Sign...
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Fendi Taupe Nappa Wisteria Spy Hobo 6f323s
By Fendi
Located in Dix hills, NY
Fendi Taupe Nappa Wisteria Spy Hobo 6f323s Date Code/Serial Number: 2373-8BR511-UN2-069 Made In
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Fendi Light Blue Denim Squirrel Embroidered Spy Bag
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
Product Details: Light Blue Fendi Denim Squirrel Embroidered Spy Bag. This bag features a denim
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Fendi Gold Leather Spy Hobo Bag 92f525s
By Fendi
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 2415-8BR511-UNO-068 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 18.5" Width: 5.5" Height: 10.5" Handle Drop: 5.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs o...
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FENDI Flap Bag, Spy Model, in Silver and Gold Leather
By Fendi
Located in Paris, FR
Fendi flap bag, Spy model, in silver and gold leather. Leather handles are braided. Silver and gilt
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Pre-Loved Fendi Women's Tan Textured Leather Spy Bag
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
revolution! Pre-Loved Fendi Women's Tan Textured Leather Spy Bag
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Fendi Spy Boho Shoulder Bag in Caramel Leather Zucca Lining
By Fendi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Fendi Natural Ombre Python Leather, Woven Brown Calfskin & Wicker Vintage Spy Ba
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Fendi Natural Ombre Python Leather, Woven Brown Calfskin & Wicker Vintage Spy Ba
By Fendi
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Fendi Natural Ombre Python Leather, Woven Brown Calfskin & Wicker Vintage Spy Bag Brand- Fendi
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Fendi Large Brown Leather Spy Hobo Bag with Woven Handle 68ff423
By Fendi
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 9415-8R511--RQ1-068 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 20" Width: 5" Height: 11" Handle Drop: 5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear:...
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Fendi Brown Leather Spy Bag
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
Fendi Brown Leather Spy Bag Made In: Italy Colors: Brown Hardware: Goldtone Materials: Leather
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Extremely Rare FENDI Wisteria Spy Handbag Fashion Art '06 Limited Mint $12, 000
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
100% authentic guaranteed Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld Limited Edition Wisteria Spy bag Text from the
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Fendi Women's Camel Leather Spy Hobo Bag
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
coin purse is visbly scuffed and the bag leather is starting to flake a little bit on this used Fendi
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FENDI Spy Bag Black Croco Leather Large Women Tote Italy
By Fendi
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Fendi Black Croco Print Leather Large Spy Bag. The Fendi Spy Bag is an Iconic "It" Women Bag from
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Fendi Caramel Leather Spy Bag Full Set 2FF0130
By Fendi
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: AD23839 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 15" Width: 5.5" Height: 9" Handle Drop: 6" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB) Accessories: Du...
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Fendi Vintage Black Leather Spy Bag Women's Tote Circa 1980s-1990s
By Fendi
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Fendi Black Leather Large Spy Bag. The Fendi Spy Bag is an Iconic "It" Women Bag from the 1980s
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Vintage Fendi Zucca Spion (Spy) black leather bag, 2000s
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Fendi bag. Model: Zucca Spion (Spy). One big comparetment. Period: 2000s Condition: good
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Fendi Squirrel Velvet Purple Sparkle Suede Metallic Embroidered Spy Bag
By Fendi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fendi squirrel velvet purple sparkle suede metallic embroidered spy bag. Embroidered black velvet
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FENDI Limited Edition Spy Bag Exotic Velvet Hand-Embroidery Crystals FW 2005
By Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
The Fendi Spy Bag is popular among celebrities like Bella Hadid, Rihanna, Paris and Nikki Hilton
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FENDI Limited Edition Squirrel Spy Bag Denim Hand-Embroidery Crystals SS 2006
By Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
The Fendi Spy Bag is popular among celebrities like Bella Hadid, Rihanna, Paris and Nikki Hilton
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FENDI Limited Edition Squirrel Spy Bag Velvet Hand-Embroidery Crystals FW 2005
By Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
The Fendi Spy Bag is popular among celebrities like Bella Hadid, Rihanna, Paris and Nikki Hilton
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Early 2000s Italian Shoulder Bags
FENDI Spy Bag Rare Piece Floral Coated with Leather Trimmings - Dress available
By Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
Rare FENDI Spy Bag The Fendi Spy Bag is popular among celebrities like Bella Hadid, Rihanna
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UNWORN Fendi Spy Bag Floral Hand-Embroidery Hand-Painted Black Crystals 2005
By Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
The Fendi Spy Bag is popular among celebrities like Bella Hadid, Rihanna, Paris and Nikki Hilton
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FENDI Spy Bag Green Leather and Brown Zucca Monogram Canvas Large Women Bag
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FENDI Spy Bag Green Leather and Brown Zucca Monogram Canvas Large Women Bag
By Fendi
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Fendi Green and Brown Zucca Canvas and Leather Large Spy Bag. The Fendi Spy Bag is an Iconic "It
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Rare FENDI Limited Edition Spy Bag Hand-Embroidery Exotic Lizard Skin FW 2005
By Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
The Fendi Spy Bag is popular among celebrities like Bella Hadid, Rihanna, Paris and Nikki Hilton
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Early 2000s Italian Shoulder Bags
Fendi Hobo Large Monogram Ff Zucca Spy 239764 Brown Canvas X Leather Satchel
By Fendi
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 14" Width: 5" Height: 11" Shoulder strap drop: 6" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+) Signs of Wear: Minor fading at leath...
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Fendi Black Leather Spy Handbag
By Fendi
Located in Irvine, CA
Fendi Black Leather Spy Bag with gold-tone hardware, trim leather, leather lining, dual top handle
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Fendi Spy Bag
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Fendi Spy Bag
By Fendi
Located in San Diego, CA
Bring out the naught and nice with this fierce white and red Fendi bag, lined with iconic Fendi
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Fendi Spy Bag Alligator
By Fendi
Located in NY, NY
This unconventional Alligator Fendi Spy Bag is the ideal purchase for anyone who wants to make a
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Luscious Fendi Tan Distressed Leather Spy Hobo Handbag
By Fendi
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Fendi Spy Hobo Bag is iconic and timeless. With beautiful craftsmanship and
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Fendi Spy Bag Leather
By Fendi
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Fendi Spy Bag Leather in metallic gold and silver leather is an elegant and
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Fendi Spy Bag Leather
By Fendi
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Fendi Spy Bag Leather showcases one of the brand's most popular designs. Constructed
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Fendi Spy Bag Leather
By Fendi
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Fendi Spy Bag Leather showcases one of the brand's most popular designs. Constructed
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Fendi Spy Bag Leather
By Fendi
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Fendi Spy Bag Leather showcases one of the brand's most popular designs. Constructed
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Fendi Denim Spy Bag
By Fendi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very good condition Fendi Denim Spy Bag The Fendi Spy bag was once the biggest it-bag of it-bag
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Fendi Spy Bag Leather
By Fendi
Located in NY, NY
This Fendi Spy Bag Leather, crafted from black leather, features spiked braided woven leather
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Fendi Spy Bag Leather
By Fendi
Located in NY, NY
This Fendi Spy Bag Leather, crafted from black Leather, features spiked braided woven leather
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Fendi Spy Handbag For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary fendi spy handbag you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. 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, Beige and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a fendi spy handbag 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 Spy Handbag?
The price for a fendi spy handbag starts at $240 and tops out at $17,750, and on average, selling for $658.
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 Handbags-purses-bags for You
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.
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