Fendi Handbags

Despite what you may think, I am not here to praise this Fendi bag. Actually, it would make sense to send some positive feedback its way, because frankly, it is a gorgeous tote. The embossed horse design in the skin-colored leather is really pretty to look at, the shape looks great as well – this is truely a Fendi that could find many lovers among you bag-loving ladies.

However, I need to voice my disappointment at the quality of Fendi’s Selleria line products. While in the Big Apple last week, Megs, her brothers and mom picked out a Fendi Selleria wallet for Megs’ sister, who was visiting Columbus this past weekend. A random gift from the heart. Shan didn’t even manage to use it for two days until the dye of the stitching appeared to leak onto the leather, leaving noticable dark stains along the stitching itself and also rubbing off on the leather on folded side, opposite to the stitching. We have yet to investigate with Fendi if this is a production error of some sort. The wallet did not get splashed with water, nor was it exposed to any unusual conditions like humidity, heat, cold, whatever.

I do not believe that a product for ~$600 should have its dye ooze and stain the leather. Most certainly not after two days of light use and carrying it around in a tote all day. I will post pictures later once Megs drops it off at my place. I’d love to hear opinions from you guys, maybe you’ve had a similar thing happen with Fendi products in the past.

Regardless, I’d be hesitant to drop over $2,300 on a tote that may end up dissolving in the rain.

I have probably told you all that I will stop talking about the Fendi Spy ten times now. I lied. Fendi realized what a huge fashion impact the Spy has been and won’t stop producing these bad boys. I’m not going to blame them; some of the Spys are to die for. Right now there are two new ones that I am torn between. Torn as in which one I like more. So I will leave it up to all of you to decide between the two beautiful beauties.

First there is the Fendi Floral Spy Satchel. This bag intertwines the ‘it’ color of spring and summer, white, with an intricate floral appliqués on front. Absolutely divine! The hardware is both golden and silver metal and there is a front flap for opening. The handle is the leather spy woven handle that we have seen every time. My heart, my eyes, my wallet… Buy it for $2840 through Neiman Marcus.

Behind door number two, is the beautiful and subtle Fendi Metallic Spy Satchel. I would be a little less sure about this bag, but after seeing Kelly Osbourne carrying it (yes, odd that I use her as a fashion icon right now) I am in love with this bag too. This spy bag is made with metallic gold/silver leather and shows off woven trim. Accented in golden hardware and metallic gold woven leather top handles, the bag shows of glitz and glam without over-doing it. Honestly, this bag has my attention so well. It could dress up any outfit and is so fun and flirty. Buy it through Neiman Marcus for $2410.

What to do, what to do… both bags are gorgeous!! Would you pick number 1 or number 2??

Could it be that the entire Osbourne family played clean up?? I still remember seeing both Jack and Kelly far from desirable and now they both have lost weight and cleaned up their acts. I see matching outfits, ‘normal’ hair colors, and a sense of style and fashion. Wow, I think Kelly has an edge on me right now and that is just sad. I better go shop (yep I just gave myself a reason to!). Kelly Osbourne was seen looking chic with a beautiful Fendi Spy Bag that I have yet to see. Kelly nabbed a beautiful metallic Spy that is so flirty and fun- lucky gal. Check out some of the other Fendi Bags via eLuxury (not this particular one).

(Thanks likeafeather77!)

I know, I know, I know. I have beaten the Spy bag ordeal like a dead horse. How many Spy’s can there be you might ask? Well, here is yet another. The Fendi Beaded Canvas Spy consists of mainly canvas and then is accented with intricately placed colorful beaded embroidery on the front and the back of the bag. There is something about this bag when I look at it that looks kind of fun and then one minute later looks like a mess. The top handles and wristlet are made of white woven leather and there is the infamous Spy flap closure with a hidden coin purse. On the inside there is canvas lining. The bag measures 10″H X 17″L X 6″W. I’m not trying to take credit or play-down the fact that embroidering beads is easy, but for the price of $4590 through Saks I’d rather pass.

(Sorry the picture is so small… Sak’s has the enlarged picture of the back of the bag. Honestly, who wants to view the rear end of a bag??)

At this very moment my Spy is looking at me completely lost and embarrassed to be calling herself a Spy. Fendi has released a new Spy to the family and I would like to opt for Fendi to send the bag back. The Fendi Coated Crepe Satin Spy Bag looks like a raincoat with handles. This Spy shows off gaudy coated crepe satin with a circular floral print and a handwritten Fendi signature. The rest is the usual Spy specs we all know. But this bag… my eyes… my Spy is cringing in the corner. Take this bag off the market through eLuxury for $2070.

While so many of you are not fans of the Spy, me and my beloved Spy would like to introduce those of you who are Spy lovers to the newest editions to the family. Meet the Denim spy Family. While they are nothing like the leather Spy’s, they have a little bit of blue jean beauty to them. One of them I can see myself liking to wear here and there the other I only see myself really liking because the price is about $500 cheaper than what I paid. First we have the Fendi Striped Denim Spy Bag. Similar to the Marc bag I posted a few days ago, the new jean bag Spy shows off striped denim with contrast stitching and white woven leather trim and handles. There is the signature Spy snap flap closure with the hidden coin purse and denim lining. If you are casual chic, would you want to wear this bag which measures 10″H X 16″L X 5″W? Buy it for a bit of a cheaper price when it comes to the world of Spy’s: $1520 through Saks.

And then we find the Fendi Embroidered Denim Spy Bag which I could see myself wearing when I wanted to be most casual chic woman ever. this denim bag shows off silver embroidery and sequin detail and is also accented with white leather trim and handles. Just like the other Spy’s, this Spy has a flap closure along with a hidden coin purse. Open up to find multicolor canvas lining which adds a bit of fun. Sizing up a bit differently than its denim sister, this bag measures 9″H X 17″L X 6″W and is not as price friendly: buy it through Saks for $3090.

Some of you may be sick of hearing about the Spy, but alas there is a new Spy hobo for you to check out. Actually, while I am a huge Spy fan (I still love my honey!!) this bag makes me go cross-eyed. The Fendi Striped Denim Spy Hobo explodes my occipital lobe with blue-and-white striped denim. You know when there are those black/white or black/red pattern posters, fun houses, etc and you swear you get queasy just looking at it? Well that is how I feel about this bag (from the picture at least, maybe it person it is ok). The hobo is accented with a white woven leather shoulder strap with the Spy thorn-like knots and a thin leather braid which encircles the bag to hold the shape. What I like even less is the contrasting orange topstitching that is said to add a Western feel to a bag that I don’t think should be Western. Let’s just say this bag completely does not do it for me. On the inside you will find nothing other than matching striped denim lining with an interior patch pocket. Overall dimensions are 16″ x 10″ x 3.25″ and this eye-straining bag is available via eLuxury for $855.

Expensive or not, I am a sucker for exotics. I never quite realized that not every part of the country (and the world for that matter) had lizards. I can still vividly remember my brothers catching lizards and hanging them from their ears. Sounds crazy, I know, but it surely did happen and it was the cool thing to do if you were a boy in Florida. While this clutch is not made from the ear-hanging lizards I grew up around, it is made from a karung lizard. The Fendi Karung Borderline Clutch intertwines black and grey karung lizard leather which is offset by bronze leather piping. While Noriko says that she has mixed feelings about the clutch, I find my feelings to be going towards a total Yay. The bag is an exotic beauty. The structured shape is closes with a clasp of granular golden metal with a double F pattern and crystal encrusted silver metal. That may sound over the top, but it really is not. On the inside there is divine sea green satin lining with a patch pocket. Noriko, I think you should jump off the not so sure line to the sure side for this clutch! I love it! The dimensions are 8″ x 4.25″ x 1.75″ and this clutch can be purchased for an overly exorbitant price of $2480 through eLuxury.

I get emails constantly about where someone can find a Spy bag; and today I have an answer. Thanks to spiralsnowman on the forum, we have been pointed towards Saks which is now taking pre-orders for the beloved Fendi Leather Spy Bag. But this Spy would need you to be quite the patient handbag enthusiast. The Spy is expected to ship 4/14/2006. Available in both honey and black (I have the honey which is absolutely gorgeous!!!), these Fendi bags are crafted from ultra-rich leather with woven double top handles and wristlet accent. The hardware that accents this bag is goldtone. My two favorite parts of the bag are the hidden coin purse with snap closure and the fold-over flap closure with wristlet action. I am still working on putting some small things in my hidden coin purse! This bag is big enough o fit quite a bit of things, measuring 10″H X 16″L X 5″W. Join the Spy lovers group (I’m in it ) and place yourself on the waiting list via Saks for $2075.

To wrap things up for today, I’ve saved the best for last. For the past months, there’s been a huge fuzz about the Fendi Wisteria Spy. Finding a Wisteria Spy seemed like hopelessly chasing a phantom. I would like to share why this was the case.

The Wisteria represent the ultimate peak of exclusivity. It is that rare that even the Fendi SA in Hawaii didn’t really know what to do when he was inquired about it. The Fendi corporate office finally managed to dispatch a picture of the Erlkönig itself. This bag takes at least 30 days to manufacture. Relatively speaking, that is more than a Maybach takes to produce. The reserve list for this bag is only 3 in the whole U.S. Only 25 to 30 bags of this kind will ever see the light of the day, ever. The U.S. headquarters agreed to purchase only 10 bags total, for only those customers who reserve them.

Sorry to burst your bubble, but you won’t have one. As much as you hope and wish, beg and sob, you will never own one. Not even remotely. I wish I could put it any clearer, but I can’t.

Now I will just have to deal with my woman bothering me for the rest of the year about why she can’t have one. Life is really tough sometimes.