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A Fendi Handbags Baguette.

What? She cared about more than her shoes and Mr. Big? If you’ve seen a Fendi Baguette, you would care about it to.

I love finding businesses that got their start as a small mom and pop store, don’t you?

If you do, you won’t be disappointed with the Fendi history. In 1925, Edgardo and Adele Fendi opened up a little handbag shop in Rome. By the 1940s, the Fendi handbags brand was getting recognized outside of Italy. By 1946, we’re looking at a second generation business now. All five of Edgardo and Adele’s daughters join the Fendi family business.

20 years later, a collaboration with Karl Lagerfeld propels the Fendi House into haute couture. Fendi adds a ready-to-wear line in 1969 for the rest of us. The time period of the 1970s is what is of utmost importance to us because that is where the Fendi Handbags range becomes an entity in and of itself. In 1980, they start using their wide stripes that would soon identify their brand.

fendi handbags, although having been around for a while, still manage to surprise us each season

Now, I don’t know of too many places where you’re going to be able to find handcrafted handbags. In 1994, Fendi began a Selleria line which is just that. In 1997, Fendi creates another innovative design, the Fendi Baguette.

Aren’t we ever so lucky? Could you even imagine Sarah Jessica Parker walking around the streets of New York City in ridiculously high high heels, without a Fendi Baguette under her arm?

Depending on what material you choose, the Fendi Baguette could cost you $450 (for a nylon version) to $6,000 for a genuine croc version. Crikey!

Fendi Handbags spring line includes large tote size bags in fabric materials like jacquard tweed with the double F emblem and embossed leather trim ($1530.00).

You can also get the doctor’s bag in various finishes (signature double F jacquard for $985.00 or a zebra patterned canvas jacquard for $1520.00).

If you like a more neutral handbag, look for the slouchy but tailored Selleria Bucket Bag ($1590.00) in either black or light shell pink.

Looking for something more glamorous? Go for the Fendi quilted leather vanity bag ($1690.00). This purse has both a small hinged handle and a removable shoulder strap depending on what you’re in the mood for.

If you can’t afford to drop a G on a handbag, Fendi still has your back. You can pick up a Zucchino Mini Pochette, it looks like a small bucket purse, for $399.00 It has the double F jacquard with a smooth leather trim, available in both red/beige and brown/beige color schemes. There are also a few Zucca Large Bags in the signature double F jacquard that are big enough for all of your daily carry arounds ($740.00).

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