Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi Sea Shell Motif Multi-Strand Runway Necklace
By Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This amazing multi-strand necklace designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi was worn on the runway and features a cluster of cast resin sea shells encrusted with clear rhinestones.
Fendi Gold Beaded & Gold Soutache Embroidered Coat
By Fendi
Located in New Hope, PA
But that is not all, the coat is further embellished with large round matte gold metal discs and smaller gold beads. There are square gold buttons stamped Fendi at the center front a...
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Fendi Beaded Bag
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
A pretty and practical (will hold more then just a phone and a credit card) beaded evening bag by Fendi. The subtle pattern is accentuated with a burst pink.
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H 6 in W 1.5 in L 10.5 in
Fendi Beaded Fringe Forever Mamma Baguette 232821 Black Canvas Satchel
By Fendi
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 10.5" Width: 1.5" Height: 6" Shoulder strap drop: 4"-6" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Includes Dust Bag Retail $3300 Signs of Wear:...
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H 5.91 in W 1.58 in L 5.52 in
RARE 1990 Limited Edition Fendi Fold Over Chain Lizard Handbag
By Fendi
Located in VERGT, FR
RARE Impossible to find Fendi Lizard skin and beaded flower Black color PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL BEADS ARE IN TACT this bag was never used and is in excellente condition.
Fendi Beaded Mama Baguette Bag
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
Fendi Beaded Mama Baguette Bag Black bag which is fully adorned in fancy black beading pattern.
Fendi Beaded & Sequin Baguette Bag
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
Fendi Beaded & Sequin Baguette Bag Created by Silvia Venturi Fendi in 1997, is this rare bag which is fully adorned with pink, black and white beads and sequins.
Fendi Beaded & Lizard Skin Baguette Bag
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
Fendi Beaded & Lizard Skin Baguette Bag From the 190's is this rare bag which is fully adorned with orange, black and white beading.
Fendi Beaded Baguette Bag
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
Brown plastic beaded 'baguette' bag featuring a shoulder strap, a top zip fastening, an internal logo plaque and a logo clasp fastening. Colour: Brown Material: Plastic 100% ...
Fendi Large Heavily Beaded Carryall
By Fendi
Located in Gresham, OR
1990s Fendi large beaded tote with dyed lizard handle and green silk lining.
Fendi 1990s Beaded Kitten Heel Sandals
By Fendi
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Your perfect Zucca shoe is here! Circa 1990s, these Fendi sandals feature a kitten heel, a leather insole and the iconic Zucca print with floral beading on top. Soles are stamped Mad...
Fendi Baguette Shoulder bag with Glitter Beige Beads
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Baguette Shoulder bag with Beige Color beads embellishment.
Fendi Vintage 1990's Black Beaded Baguette Bag
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
Fendi vintage 1990's beaded baguette bag. Features all over beads, adjustable strap length, magnetic popper closure, yellow/green lime satin lining and interior zipped pocket.
1990s Vintage FENDI Pale Pink Beaded Baguette Handbag
By Fendi
Located in Bangkok, TH
This iconic Fendi Baguette hand bag is crafted of and covered in pale pink beads with dark brown leather and satin interior featuring one interior zip pocket.
Fendi gold bead baguette the original "It" bag 1997
By Fendi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Italian fashion house Fendi was established in 1925 as a fur and leather shop by Adele Casagande and her husband.
Fendi By Karl Lagerfeld Black Skirt With Beaded Appliques
By Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi, Fendi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a stunning vintage Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld black silk organza skirt with fancy appliques, beading, elastic waistband with smocking, and mini ...
Fendi 1990's Beaded & Embroidered Pony Hair Trim Logo Baguette Bag
By Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi, Fendi
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
Dating to the 90's, this limited edition Fendi baguette bag is made from cream silk woven canvas with a colourful floral embroidered and beaded motif and green beaded trim on its edg...
Fendi Rare 1990s Beaded Baguette Bag
By Fendi
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Feel nothing but fabulous with this Fendi! Circa 1990s, this rare Fendi hand-beaded baguette features a colorful tribal motif and a Fendi logo magnetic closure.
Fendi Vintage Beaded & Embroidered Bag Limited Edition
By Fendi
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fendi is no stranger to eclectic styles. From risqué to romantic, Fendi has a bold history of creating a variety of expressive and experimental looks, using everything from tulle to ...
Fendi Baguette Vintage Black Glitter Beads Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Baguette Vintage Black Glitter Beads Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered Discover the Fendi Baguette Vintage Black Glitter Beads - a masterfu...
Fendi Beaded Satin Purse
By Fendi
Located in Stamford, CT
Black satin Fendi purse with intricate beading and red lizard strap and closure. Mint condition and hardly used. Comes with dust bag.
Iconic Fendi beaded zucca baguette
By Fendi
Located in Aurora, IL
FENDI Iconic beaded zucca baguette Very good condition lizard skin trimmed silver-tone hardware scratches on hardware No beads missing No stains or flaws Clean interior and extierior
Fendi Beaded Mirrored and Embroidered Handbag
By Fendi
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a wonderful handbag. Perfect for the season.
Fendi Beaded Handbag with Green Lizard Accents
By Fendi
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a pretty bag and wonderful for the season.
Fendi Orange Beaded Baquette Flap
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Fendi orange beaded baguette flap handbag. Features silver-tone hardware, orange lizard skin trim and accents, a single adjustable lizard skin top handle (7" drop), multi-c...
Fendi Fabulous BOHO Hand embroidered and beaded bag
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
Fendi Fabulous BOHO Hand embroidered and beaded bag .
Vintage Fendi Limited Edition Runway Bag With Lizard
By Fendi
Located in Chicago, IL
This fabulous runway bag from Fendi that has beaded flowers and a Fuscia lined interior with a lizard strap and closure.
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 made from snakeskin. good day or evening.
Beaded Fendi Denim Handbag
By Fendi
Located in Stamford, CT
Mint condition purse with beaded floral motif on denim with chrome hardware. Hardly worn with original dust bag.
Fendi 1990s Glass and Wood Beads Mini Baguette Bag
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
A very rare Fendi mini baguette bag which is made of wood and glass beads.
Fendi vintage Bag/ clutch with beaded strap that converts to necklace
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
So fabulous and creative!!. Fendissime by Fendi vintage bag with beade shoulder strap that converts to a necklace and bracelet. . Consists of several different pieces that are all ...
Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Black Silk Mini Dress w Beaded Applique Gold & Black Label
By Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi
Located in Portland, OR
This ate 1990's vintage Fendi black evening mini dress is in an ultra fine silk with lovely beaded floral appliques.
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic silk animal print blouse! Features leopard, zebra, cheetah, and tiger prints throughout. Warm colors of brown, ivory, trimmed with black lace....
$1,006
Size: Size; Recommended UK 4 - 6.
1988 Vivienne Westwood Black Velvet and Jersey long sleeve corset - Bustier
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
A 1988 Vivienne Westwood boned, velvet & jersey corset, with 3/4 length sleeves and zip fasten closure. Size; Recommended UK 4 - 6. Measurements are provided in inches (‘’) Pit to ...
$1,431
Size: Recommended Size; UK 4-6
1999 Gianni Versace Couture Sparkly Pastel Pink Strapless Bustier Cocktail Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in Sheffield, GB
A superbly crafted Gianni Versace Couture dress from 1999. Designed from a pastel pink linen with a silver metallic lamé textured finish, the dress has a hand stitched pleated ruffle...
Thierry Mugler Couture SS 2001 Beaded Evening Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha
Thierry Mugler Couture elegant evening dress from spring summer 2001 collection. PVC collar with glass beads embroideries. High leg slit. Open back. Rounded hem. Deep purple colour....
Vivienne Westwood Vintage F/W 1988 Time Machine Champagne Gold Corset
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An exceptionally rare and early Vivienne Westwood corset from the Time Machine collection, Autumn/Winter 1988–89. This piece represents a milestone in fashion history — 1988 was the ...
S/S 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Off-White Shimmery Mini Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Gianni Versace by Donatella’s Spring/Summer 2001 collection, this off-white mini dress features shimmering fabric and an elegant, body-hugging silhouette. The plunging neckline ...
Thierry Mugler Couture Sculptural Bodice
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
This Thierry Mugler Couture bodice is an exquisite study in structure, discipline, and sensual restraint - the kind of rare creation that reveals why Mugler remains fashion’s most un...
Vintage John Galiano Sheer Lace Boned Bustier Lace-Up Embroidered Corset Top M
By John Galliano
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage & Unworn, Rare John Galiano Sheer Lace Boned Bustier Lace-Up Embroidered Corset Top US - M, UE - 2, Italian - 3, French - 2. This fabulous corset features brown sheer floral ...
$595
Size: Size; XL Recommended U.K. 12-14
Spring 2008 Vivienne Westwood Black draped low cut sexy Cocktail Dress
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
Spring/ Summer 2008 Vivienne Westwood Black low cut sexy Cocktail Dress superbly crafted from draped black jersey fabric. Size; XL (recommended U.K. 12-14) Measurements are provide...
Alaia by Azzedine Alaia Spring Summer 1992 "Mon Coeur Est A Papa" dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Dating to the Spring/Summer 1992 collection, this Azzedine Alaïa mini dress is an iconic and increasingly rare collector’s piece. Crafted from Alaïa’s signature stretch knit, it feat...
Ralph Lauren Black Label Pale Pink Cashmere Strapless Sweater Knit Gown Medium
By Ralph Lauren Black Label
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ralph Lauren, Black Label, pale pink cashmere strapless, sweater knit gown, marked size medium. Bandeau bodice dress is fitted through the bust and skims the hips, falling slightly A...
$1,225
Size: Recommended Size; UK 10.
Spring 1999 Christian Dior by John Galliano Grey wool damier shift dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
A decadent Spring 1999 Christian Dior by John Galliano Dress in a demure grey wool à damier, with fully pure silk lined interior, figure hugging silhouette, concealed zip down the ba...
1972 Fall/Winter Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Lurex Wrap Top
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Worn in the 1972 Saint Laurent Fall/Winter runway show, this beautiful evening blouse is pairs perfectly with a skirt or pants. Made of a sheer shimmery lurex silver fabric with a do...
$19,174
Size: IT42 - FR38 - UK10 - US6
Gianni Versace Gold Metal Mesh Evening Dress with Crystal Barbed Straps, FW 1998
By Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
This rare Gianni Versace dress from the Fall-Winter 1998 collection is constructed from gold-tone metal mesh, showcasing a structured, fitted silhouette with a straight-cut design. T...
Iconic Versace Couture Turquoise Blue Python Leather Pants Runway 1999
By Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a pair of vintage Versace Couture light blue python leather pants featuring a high-waist, slim fit, skinny legs, paneling, blue stitching, li...
UNWORN Chanel Navy Draped Silk Dress with Fantasy Tweed Braid Trimmings 38
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
A very special piece by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Classic Chanel signature piece - a timeless classic that will last for many years Wonderful navy silk dress with colorful braid trim...
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.