Fendi Handbags

In the past days since Christmas, Megs had made a secret out of her latest bag purchase and finally she’s decided to come clean about it. It’s a spankin’ new Fendi Spy in honey in soft Nappa. Pictures in its very own dedicated forum thread.

Enjoy!

Buy Fendi handbags at Net A Porter and Saks Fifth Avenue.

It’s time to let Karl’s exuberant creativity roam freely and indulge us with new Fendi Spy Bag variations for the upcoming year. One thing’s for sure, the Spy never gets old and we never get bored looking at it. Then again, the new designs make boredom impossible to settle in to begin with. ‘njoy!

Pics via Style.com

After a complete and total computer glitch (yup, I’ve been that lucky with technology lately), I’m back at it. Unfortunately this is what happens when Vlad leaves, I tend to over-estimate my computer ability and it comes to kick me in the behind- hence I am behind on Viewer’s Choice Monday! Since I’m a day late, this week will all move behind a day. Whew. So to kick of the start of Viewer’s Choice Tuesday our loyal reader, Zoesmom, has submitted this atrocity from Fendi. I was quite glad to see that she also despises this bag. I don’t know what Fendi was thinking. After having a huge hit in the Spy Bag, they have proceeded to fall down hill with their “designs”. The Fendi Mini Leather Bag makes me want to mini gag. What is this thing?!?! Actually, to put it in the words of Zoesmom: “I found that horror at Saks and is probably one of the ugliest bags I have ever seen. Where exactly do you wear a white rabbit fur and faux pearl trim purse??? And for $1290 shouldn’t the pearls be real?” I couldn’t agree with you more! This leather bag has a double top handle and rabbit fur detailing around the top. Ehmm- ok?? Then we find the not-so real faux pearl accents. Why would you do that for a Fendi bag that is going for over a grand? Bad idea Fendi, bad bad idea. Other thingies this bag has is nickel hardware, a detachable chain shoulder strap, a frame top shape, and satin lining. Measuring in at 6¾”H X 6½”L X 3½”W, this bag is not worth it’s $1290 ticket price (via Saks).

This bag closely resembles its sister, the Fendi Bag It Mini, which is just as fugly. These are the two ugly ducklings

I guess I haven’t given off the best Fendi vibe to my readers. Well, that’s true- it’s not always my style. I just got back from a long day of shopping and driving along the countryside of Germany (which is beautiful by the way- maybe I’ll show you all some pics later), and got an email from a reader, Denise, who thought I should check out this little number. I wonder if she realized I may not like the bag- which I don’t! Ha. So let us discuss the Fendi Bag It Mini (Lace and Mink). Okay, first of all the name has me totally lost and confused. They did not use the Lace and Mink in parentheses, so the name of the bag reads: Fendi Bag It Mini, Lace and Mink. Not a good name, which means not a good start! That just sounds wrong and it surely does not flow. And as we move along and check out this bag, it gets more interesting/questionable. Actually let’s read the commentary from eLuxury and see if any of us agree:

Fendi’s sexy showstopper is as fun as it is fabulous. Vibrant patent leather handles and trim accentuates the intricate lace and pearl bead detailing. When worn with the striking chain-link shoulder strap, the handles fold over to reveal exquisite mink fur and a polished silver-tone kiss closure.

Hum the bag is not particularly sexy to me, trashier, and the only reason it will be stopping a show is because of the “Fashion Don’t” look it will get. The leather handles are bright pink/strawberry which could be ok if the rest of the bag did not make it all look so trashy. The bag does feature two open outer compartments which have a coin purse closure. It is obvious to all of you that this bag surely does not meet my fancy, but it may be appealing to some of you. I hope no one ever feels like I am bashing bags too much, but hey, it’s just my opinion! (Side note) Anyhow this bag is an accident waiting to be purchased for $2,040 on eLuxury.

*Everyone can thank Denise for the link- which in turn leads to this negative commentary. JK Denise! Check out a picture of the bag which makes it look like a man-eating animal here!!

Finally, after a good year of being inaccessible to the average female human being, Fendi has released three new Spy Bag models, which to our surprise, happen to be openly available to spy-craving masses via Saks Fifth. We’re talking that rare that they might have been featured on America’s Most Wanted for months now, without any successful sighting whatsoever. Actually, we strolled into the Bal Harbour Fendi store about 2 months ago, inquiring about a golden Spy bag, and the sales lady just called Megs last week. Her exact words voiced like “better come within the hour, or I’ll hafta put it out there and it’ll be gone within ten minutes”. They’re wanted, alright.

The Spy bags for fall are not of your usual kind, these creations are unique and distinctive. Firstly, the Fendi Velvet Squirrel Spy Bag for $3,318. The sumptous velvet bag is embroidered with sparkling rhinestones and features woven velvet double handles. As much as I have come to personally dislike squirrels in the past few years, this bag does not do it for me. I prefer the regular Spy Bags, in either woven or plain leather form. But taken that the online pre-order from a few days ago has already been pulled off the Saks site, the demand was definitely there.

With a hefty price tag of almost $10k, this luxurious Spy deviation will certainly be up for grabs for some time to come. The fluffy white Danish mink fur, along with the silvertone mesh metal double handles and the fine satin lining scream over the roof tops of the tallest building in town… if you’d like your bag to steal your attention you’d be getting from your friends instead, I advise you to pre-order this weasel bag through Saks.

The Embroidered Spy gives off a very homespun appeal, indeed. A little too homespun for my taste. No offense to any of our readers, but with all of its embroidered patters and beads, the bag just looks like really old ladies would look gorgeous with it. And most certainly not young, fashionable ladies like Megs and yourself. But who am I to judge that *snicker*. Yet again, let me emphasize my point. If I were to spend a few grand on a Spy, it’s be 4-some g’s on a regular leather Spy (along with the waiting time) and not $6,000 for this embroidered spy.

I spy with my little blue eye… Hillary Duff hiding from the outside world with her Fendi Spy Bag on one shoulder and a mess of an outfit going on. Leggin’s and cowboy boots put together with her ripped jean skirt and tank. All I can say is she is probably the only person that can look half way decent dressed like that. If I were to try that, I’d look like a circus creature that came out to play.

Nothing against my grandma or any of you ladies or men for that matter who enjoy crocheting. I am sure you enjoy it, lots. I, on the other hand, am not as crafty minded. I’ve been known to make a kick ass scrap book and some other originally gifts (right Vlad?? ) but the whole sewing thing never came to me. My mom always wanted to teach me, but it just isn’t going to happen. Now here is the million dollar question of the day. If I were to call up my mom or gram’s right now and tell them to check out this bag, would they reply “Oh I could do that!” I actually think so. This is why I have to say this bag is quite a bad deal, for its hefty $930 asking price. What bag am I talking about you may ask? Why, none other than the new fall line Fendi Crocheted Chef Bag. But of course. I’m not sure what is happening over in the design center at Fendi, but it sure is not making me a fall 2005 Fendi fan.

Now this Fendi Chef Bag is super crafty, I will give it that much. I can just see it now. Mr. Karl Lagerfeld sitting in that cabin of his killing off Chuckles and then crocheting by his wacky fire. I’m not sure what the man is doing, but this bag is so not worth the price. Here is the deal: the bag is pretty cute looking. I think the crocheted wool (choose green or pink) with the ruffled trim and bow is very chic fall fashion. Then the bag shows off a little bit of golden hardware, a brown leather shoulder strap, and a golden logo charm. Mr. Karl must be overvaluing the price of his golden logo charm, because unless it’s the purest of purely mined gold, this bags price makes absolutely no sense. With no other outlandishly extravagant features I am still baffled at the $930 price tag for this little old lady number from Neiman Marcus.

After I did a lovely write up on the gorgeous Fendi bags that do exist, I feel totally let-down by this hideous number. I’m going to take a stab at what happened here. Karl Lagerfeld spent this past winter in North Dakota in the mountains and never once had human interaction. Then he proceeded to become so lonely that he made friends with a squirrel, let’s call him Chuckles. So then as Karlito began to experience worse and worse winter woes, he decided he had nothing left to do but slaughter his squirrel friend, Chuckles, and use him for a design on his new Fendi Suede Hobo. Yes, that sounds about right. This bag had me laughing so hard trying to figure out what was going on that I think I burned enough calories to consider this hysteric attack my work out for the day (at least I will tell myself that). What a joke. This bag is being called, “A hip hobo with that must-have logo and a playful squirrel—another Fendi signature”. Oh how I beg to differ. The bag has the tiny zucchino logo pattern splattered all over it on brown suede. Then comes the biggest mess: a dark brown/orange/green suede squirrel appliqué with black topstitching and none other than a gray fox fur tail on the front of the bag. My question is, if you are going to use a squirrel picture, why not just slab the tail on there too? Seeing that squirrels are always road kill, can’t we just send Karl Lagerfeld out to I-95 to scoop some tails up? Here is the astonishing part. This Fendi Suede Hobo is on pre-order for $2,040 at Neiman Marcus. All I have left to say is poor Chuckles. R.I.P.

Hate is such a strong word. So I am feeling the need to redeem myself. Don’t think I am being an Indian-giver, because I really do not like Fendi, logo print that is. So here comes my redemption. This way I can show you I do know fashion when I see it, and I can appreciate all kinds of bags and designers (but I really don’t have to like them all, now do I?) So I must move on to the apology, IF indeed I offended anyone by my strong words, and now I am moving onto some Fendi bags that *I LIKE*, and one, that I even love!

For starters, let me show you a simply divine bag. The Fendi Python Beaded Small Vanity Bag is gorgeous. So there Vlad!! Take that. Anyhow, this little number can be carried as a clutch or slung over the shoulder (there is a removable shoulder strap). Personally I love the idea of it being a clutch, but it is all up to you of course. The bag is zucca jacquard with pink python and red leather trim, gold leather piping, and pink and red beaded detail, which means there is a small amount of the Fendi logo print but it is barely noticeable unless you look really really closely. The focal point of the bag is the multicolor mirror detail on front with pink python trim and golden rivets. The bag sports a secure flap closure, which is not only in style but also easy to open and close and really hip for any bag. And here comes the part where I laugh out loud at myself. My parents told me that I have always been drawn to the most expensive items since I first started crawling, and I am doing it again. For a seriously large price of $1,860 at eLuxury, this Fendi bag that I do love is available. If I go so far as to buy it, chances are Vlad, too, may be a little more like I was as a wee little tyke and crawl out of the store. But then again, that would more because I made him broken than anything else. What can I say, I am an angel.

Let me now delve into the Fendi Small Metallic Pouch. Remember the song you sang when you used to sit on the red and blue line and have the buddy system and have nap time in school? Think way back to when, and start to hum along with, “Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the others gold.” (HAHA I know you just sang along with the actual tune, don’t even try to deny it). This flashy pouch is gleaming with metallic colors, flashing its trendy hardware, and showing off the spy handle. Made with gold and silver metallic zucca logo on light brown fabric, lime green satin lining, metallic gold suede trim, and making sure to include a detachable gold chain shoulder strap if you’d like to sling it over your shoulder, this bag is a true must have. Like I said earlier, the spy handle is what sets this bag up and over the top for me. For some reason my taste just keeps getting higher and higher. This one is pushing the deuce $$$ marking; available at Neiman Marcus for $1,195.

Want to see a unique and somewhat cheap Fendi bag that has no logo print? Take into account that it is all relative, but have I got the bag for you. This is a bit of a blast from the past, I do remember the hip fringing of shirts that was once in style as the 80’s ruled the world, but it is still stylishly unique if you are that type of person who can pull anything off. The Fendi Mini Fringe Baguette is adorned with rose suede calfskin fringe. The bag also features golden hardware, an adjustable shoulder strap (which is a major plus for all size women), and a top flap with snap tab and signature logo buckle of course. Sizing up at 5 1/2″H x 7 1/2″W x 1 1/2″D this Fendi non-signature style is available via Neiman Marcus for $795.

“I simply cannot make myself write about it. I hate Fendi!!” That was Megs’ reaction when I suggested the Fendi Vanity for today. What a bold statement. According to the Lady, they look hideous and are overpriced. To me, Fendi is among the most recognized iconic fashion labels with decades of tradition in creating must-have items for the fashion elite. And the brown zucca and red leather Vanity handbag belongs to one of their master pieces. The brown zucca canvas with burgundy, red and metallic pink leather accents features a flap over top with a magnetic clasp and a hinged leather ornament on its front with geometric etched mirrored plate. The convertible handbag comes with a 29” removable metallic pink leather shoulder strap and standard top handle. Its insides reveal brown logo nylon lining with an interior patch pocket. Even better is that you can get this icon bag for over 30% off… it still clocks in at $1,132 though. Via BlueFly.