Fendi reversible leather and suede clutch
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
Fendi reversible clutch has one side stripe with their logo in suede and the other side in olive
Fendi reversible leather and suede clutch
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
Fendi reversible clutch has one side stripe with their logo in suede and the other side in olive
Fendi Mamma Baguette Purple Suede Leather
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Mamma Baguette Purple Suede Leather These are professional photos of the actual bag offered
Fendi Baguette Light Camel Brown Suede Leather Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Baguette Light Camel Brown Suede Leather Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the
Fendi Brown Suede Mamma Forever Baguette 106f3
By Fendi
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 2454/26425/89 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 13" Width: 3.5" Height: 10" Shoulder Handle Drop: 8.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) S...
Fendi 1990s Purple Suede Baguette Shoulder Bag with Gold Hardware
By Fendi
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Fendi Circa 1990s Purple Suede & Gold-Tone Baguette Shoulder Bag. FENDI Suede Calfskin Shoulder
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in D 3.5 in L 16 in
New Fendi Aspen Shearling and Suede FF Brown Hobo Tote Bag
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Rare Fendi Shearling Aspen Bag Brand New * Stunning Rare Shearling Bag * Rich Soft Chocolate Brown
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Fendi Vintage Mini Bicolor Brown Suede Front Buckle Crossbody Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
. Creases on the leather. Possible light stains on the exterior and interior. DETAILS Model: Fendi
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Fendi Baguette Selleria Suede Leather Crossbody Bag Medium Teal Blue
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Experience luxury and style with the Fendi Baguette in durable calfskin Leather Crossbody Bag
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Fendi Baguette Selleria Suede Leather Crossbody Bag Medium Teal Blue
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Experience luxury and style with the Fendi Baguette in durable calfskin Leather Crossbody Bag
$2,249
H 5.52 in W 10.24 in D 1.58 in
Vintage Fendi Black Suede Baguette Bag w/ Brown Leather Strap Silver Hardware
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
VINTAGE FENDI BLACK SUEDE BAGUETTE BAG WITH DARK BROWN LEATHER STRAP AND SILVER HARDWARE Iconic
Fendi Sac Beige Noir Moyen Peekaboo Medium Leather and Suede Hand Bag
By Fendi
Located in PARIS, FR
Fendi Peekaboo Medium bag, in lightly grained natural leather, suede interior on one side and
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Fendi Silver Suede Rings Clutch
By Fendi
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This clutch is just the right accessory to compliment your chic ensemble. It comes crafted in quality material featuring a well sized interior that can comfortably hold all your litt...
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Fendi Peekaboo Bag, Suede, limited edition
By Fendi
Located in Lugano, CH
Wonderful Fendi Multicolor PEEKABOO LIMITED EDITION hand bag, in suede with coloured rhombus print
Fendi Large Leather And Suede Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fendi Large Leather and Suede bag, Milk Easy to fit Fendi leather shoulder bag with cute shape and
Vintage FENDI tanned brown suede twisted rope stitch handbag, golden handles
By Fendi
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage FENDI tanned brown suede twisted rope stitch design bag with golden handles. Daily
Beautiful New Fendi Bag - Fabulous Metallic - Leather and Suede
By Fendi
Located in Boca Raton, FL
You are looking at a beautiful Fendi evening bag which measures 8.5 inches high and 11 inches wide
Fendi Striped Snakeskin, Leather And Suede Bag Strap
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
Fendi striped snakeskin, leather and suede bag strap. Multicoloured. Lobster clasp fastening at
Vintage FENDI tanned brown suede bag with twist rope stitch design, long straps
By Fendi
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage FENDI tanned brown suede bag with twist rope stitch design and long straps with
Unavailable
H 12.6 in W 6.7 in L 15.75 in
Fendi Brown Suede and Patent Leather Gradient Color rhombus Large Peekaboo Bag
By Fendi
Located in Lugano, Ticino
Fendi Brown Suede and Patent Leather Gradient Color rhombus Large Peekaboo Bag, Limited Edition
Fendi Brown Suede Bag
By Fendi
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Fendi mini trunk in brown suede with brown leather details and handles with golden hardware. Zip
1980s Fendi green suede shoulder bag
By Fendi
Located in Capri, IT
1980s Fendi green suede shoulder bag still with box
FENDI Red Suede Clutch with Stone Applique
By Fendi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Fendi clutch is composed of a red suede. Made in Italy. Features exterior stone accents and
Purple Fendi Suede & Python Baguette Bag
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Purple suede Baguette shoulder bag by Fendi. Trimmed with python skin. Accented
Fendi FF Suede and leather shoulder bag
By Fendi
Located in Capri, IT
Fendi FF Suede and leather shoulder bag MEasurements: 19 x 31 cm 11 cm depth
Fendi Brown Suede Mamma Forever Baguette 106f3
By Fendi
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 2454/26425/89 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 13" Width: 3.5" Height: 10" Shoulder Handle Drop: 8.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) S...
Vintage Fendi 1990's Black Suede Baguette Bag
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
Vintage Fendi 1990’s shoulder baguette bag. Features a black suede body fabric, adjustable black
Fendi Mamma Baguette Black Suede Leather Red Buckle
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Mamma Baguette Black Suede Leather These are professional photos of the actual bag offered
Fendi Baguette Coffee Brown Suede Leather Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
. Creases on the leather. Possible light stains on the exterior and interior. DETAILS Model: Fendi
Fendi Light Brown Suede Hobo Messenger 861008
By Fendi
Located in Dix hills, NY
) : 26.38 inch - 33.46 inch Shoulder (cm) : 67 cm - 85 cm Color : Light Brown Material :Suede Leather
Fendi Baguette Black Suede Leather Red Buckle Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Baguette Black Suede Leather Red Buckle Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the
Fendi Mamma Baguette Forever Black Suede Leather Red Buckle
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Mamma Baguette Black Suede Leather These are professional photos of the actual bag offered
Fendi Mamma Baguette Large Brown Suede Leather Zipper Opening
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Mamma Baguette Large Brown Suede Leather Zipper Opening These are professional photos of the
Fendi Baguette Mini Purple Suede Gold Hardware Crossbody Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
may be light scuffs around the corners of the base, flaps, and handle. Light stains on the suede
Fendi Baguette Mini Brown Suede Gold Hardware Crossbody Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
may be light scuffs around the corners of the base, flaps, and handle. Light stains on the suede
Fendi Baguette Mini Purple Suede Gold Hardware Crossbody Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
may be light scuffs around the corners of the base, flaps, and handle. Light stains on the suede
Fendi Baguette Mini Brown Suede Gold Hardware Crossbody Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
may be light scuffs around the corners of the base, flaps, and handle. Light stains on the suede
Fendi Baguette Mini Brown Suede Gold Hardware Crossbody Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
may be light scuffs around the corners of the base, flaps, and handle. Light stains on the suede
Fendi Black Suede Mama Baguette Shoulder Flap Bag 1115f15
By Fendi
Located in Dix hills, NY
Fendi Black Suede Mama Baguette Shoulder Flap Bag 1115f15 Date Code/Serial Number: 2308-26325-5089
Fendi Baguette Dark Chocoalte Brown Suede Leather Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
. Creases on the leather. Possible light stains on the exterior and interior. DETAILS Model: Fendi
Fendi 2012 Pony Hair Suede Snakeskin Baguette Bag
By Fendi
Located in Wembley, GB
Interdite Vintage represents a Fendi 2012 Pony Hair Suede Snakeskin Baguette Bag This striking
FENDI Mamma Baguette Flap Bag in Brown Suede
By Fendi
Located in Paris, FR
This pretty FENDI baguette bag, Mamma model, is made of brown suede. The interior is lined in brown
Fendi Baguette Selleria Suede Leather Crossbody Bag Medium Caramel Tan
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Baguette Selleria Suede Leather Crossbody Bag Medium Caramel Tan These are professional
Fendi Brown Suede Mamma Forever Baguette Flap Bag 928ff84
By Fendi
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 2288-26325-009 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 4.5" Height: 8" Shoulder Handle Drop: 7.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accesso...
Fendi Baguette Mini Turquoise Blue Suede Gold Hardware Crossbody Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
may be light scuffs around the corners of the base, flaps, and handle. Light stains on the suede
Fendi Vintage Burgundy Perforated Suede Tote Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in Rome, Rome
FENDI Vintage Perforated Suede Bucket Bag - Effortless Style in Rare Merlot A standout piece for
Fendi Beige Suede Calfskin Mama Forever Baguette 27f517s
By Fendi
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 2348-26325-099 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 4.5" Height: 8.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 5.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ )...
Fendi Circa 1990s Purple Suede & Gold-Tone Baguette Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Fendi Circa 1990s Purple Suede & Gold-Tone Baguette Shoulder Bag is a stunning example of
Fendi x Versace Baguette Black Suede With Multi-color Crystal Embellishment
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi x Versace Baguette Black Suede With Multi-color Crystal Embellishment These are professional
Fendi Brown Suede Leather Trimmed Cage Baguette Shoulder Bag circa 2019
By Fendi
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Fendi Brown Suede Leather Trimmed Cage Baguette Shoulder Bag from circa 2019 epitomizes
Fendi Baguette Selleria Suede Leather Crossbody Bag Medium Caramel Tan
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Baguette Selleria Suede Leather Crossbody Bag Medium Caramel Tan These are professional
Fendi Baguette Selleria Suede Leather Crossbody Bag Medium Caramel Tan
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Baguette Selleria Suede Leather Crossbody Bag Medium Caramel Tan These are professional
Fendi Brown Suede Mamma Forever Baguette Flap Bag 2ff518a
By Fendi
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 2288-26325-009 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 4.5" Height: 8" Shoulder Handle Drop: 7.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessori...
Fendi Brown Suede Mamma Forever Baguette Flap Bag 928ff84
By Fendi
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 2288-26325-009 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 4.5" Height: 8" Shoulder Handle Drop: 7.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accesso...
Vintage 2000s Fendi Fuchsia Suede Half Moon Hobo Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Vintage fendi half moon shoulder bag in fuchsia suede with gold hardware. Slight darkening and
Fendi Selleria Beige Suede Peekaboo ISeeU Medium Top Handle Bag
By Fendi
Located in Rome, Rome
certificate will be provided at no further cost. Beautiful Fendi Selleria 'Medium - Peekaboo ISeeU' Bag in
Fendi Vintage Black Suede Evening with Chain Shoulder Strap
By Fendi
Located in Rome, Rome
Fendi Vintage Shoulder bag in black suede. Flap with gold metal clasp closure. Black leather lining
Fendi Vintage Black Suede Evening with Chain Shoulder Strap
By Fendi
Located in Rome, Rome
Fendi Vintage Shoulder bag in black suede. Flap with gold metal clasp closure. Black leather lining
2018 Fendi Black Zucca Mesh & Suede Belt Bag
By Fendi
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
FENDI Black Zucca Mesh & Suede Belt Bag Serial Number: 05737275 Age (Circa): 2018 Accompanied By
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H 11.03 in W 13.39 in D 3.15 in
FENDI Mamma Baguette brown suede brown enamel FF buckle flap shoulder bag
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
FENDI Mamma Baguette brown suede brown enamel FF buckle flap shoulder bag Reference: GIYG/A00094
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H 11.03 in W 13.39 in D 3.15 in
FENDI Mamma Baguette brown suede brown enamel FF buckle flap shoulder bag
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
FENDI Mamma Baguette brown suede brown enamel FF buckle flap shoulder bag Reference: GIYG/A00094
Gucci Large Black Suede Bamboo Tote 2GU1021
By Fendi
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 8BR626CY2 1082415 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 12.5" Width: 5" Height: 8.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 7" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+...
Fendi Purple Suede with Leather Strap Purse - GHW
By Fendi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fendi Purple Suede with Leather Strap Purse - GHW. This purse is purple suede. The strap is leather
FENDI Italian Black Suede OYSTER BAG Shoulder Bag HOBO Purse w/ STUDS FM
By Fendi
Located in Rome, Rome
- Black Suede with Genuine Leather trim - Silver metal studs detailing - Upper zipper closure
FENDI "Forever Mama" Black Suede Leather Flap Top Zucca Closure Handbag Purse
By Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Thiensville, WI
Fendi "Forever Mama" black suede leather flap top Zucca closure purse. Designed by Karl Lagerfeld
1980s Fendi Red Suede Clutch Crossbody Bag
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
This one-of-a-kind 1980s Fendi pouch bag features a red suede exterior with zig zag details and a
Fendi Brown Suede and Shearling Bag
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
Fendi brown suede and shearling bag. Shearling lined.
Fendi Mamma Baguette Black Suede Leather
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Mamma Baguette Black Suede Leather These are professional photos of the actual bag offered
Fendi Baguette Black Suede Leather Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Baguette Black Suede Leather Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.88 in W 2.96 in L 9.06 in
Very Rare 1990s Chanel Coco Mark Black Patent Vanity Heart Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Collector’s item chanel vintage heart vanity in black patent with gold hardware. Original condition. No touch ups or recoloring. Slight cloudiness to the patent surface due to storag...
VALENTINO BOUTIQUE Vintage Floral Beaded Black Silk Gown Ruffle Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino Boutique Vintage 100% silk Jet black silk with beautiful beads, sequins, and threading to create a romantic floral cascading pattern Double v-neck front and back with delic...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2001 Collection Shoulder Bag Clutch
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Iconic Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Shoulder Bag Clutch F/W 2001 Collection Black Leather Braided Handle, Embroidered Pattern, Grommet Embellishment, Dual Buckle Closure, One Fro...
1990’s Moschino Vintage Red Leather Heart Bag seen on The Nanny
By Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Iconic rare Moschino Redwall vintage rare patent leather red heart shoulder bag from 1995 as seen on Fran Dresher from The Nanny. Made in Italy Features bright red leather with gold...
Shimmering Alexander McQueen Gold Jeweled Evening Dress Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alexander McQueen entrance maker gold metallic gown. Fashioned of a neutral shimmering gold metallic animal print showered with sparkling crystal embellishments. Mock neck and conc...
S/S 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Brown Velvet Rhinestone Shoulder Bag
By Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a gorgeous deep brown velvet adjustable shoulder bag designed by Donatella Versace. This bag features iridescent rhinestone accents featured on both the S/S 2000 runway. A...
$2,598
Size: 42 / US 6
NWT Blumarine Runway Spring 2006 Sz 42 / 6-8 Purple Pink Beaded Silk Midi Dress
By Blumarine
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful BLUMARINE Spring / Summer 2006 Runway hand embroidered silk midi dress ! Brand new, with original Neiman Marcus store tags still attached. Flower prints in a soft purple an...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
$1,748Sale Price|20% Off
Dior Saddle Vintage Brown Leather and Silk Interior Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Saddle Vintage Brown Leather and Silk Interior Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. CONDITION: Good There are heavy creases on the...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1995 “The Birds” Pink Bronze Silk Satin Knit V Neck Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1995 “The Birds” Pink Bronze Silk Satin Knit V Neck Top Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 1995 “The Birds” Designer: Alexander McQuee...
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 12 in W 7.5 in L 15.25 in
Very Large 1980s FENDI S.A.S. Diamond Embossed Burgundy Leather Purse
By Fendi
Located in Tustin, CA
Very Large 1980s FENDI S.A.S. Diamond Embossed burgundy russet tone Leather Purse Smartly stylish, extremely roomy estate Fendi purse is large enough to carry everything you may need...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
$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...
FABULOUS Thierry Mugler Couture SS 2001 Les Solaris Blouse Top Sheer Net Leather
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning Thierry Mugler Couture creation, SS2001 Les Solarisées Collection. Extremely rare and fabulous vintage Couture piece, documented seen on the Runway. Dripping in celestial se...
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.