Fendi Celebrates 25 Years of the Baguette at NYFW

See details from the entire Baguette-inspired collection

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One of the most iconic bags in modern handbag history turns 25, and Fendi held a celebration as big and bold as its beloved Baguette bag over the weekend. It’s been quite a long time since a production as large scale as this one took place in New York. Typically, those shows with such massive fanfare happen across the pond, but Fendi came to town and brought out all the stops to celebrate the Baguette’s 25th anniversary.

A Star-Studded Celebration

The Resort 2023 show was more than a show; it was a full-on party with a star-studded cast to match. New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom was transformed into a stunning venue that matched Fendi’s latest collection, which is completely inspired by the Baguette, which Silvia Venturini Fendi Told Vogue does what fashion should do: “bring pleasure to people.”

The front row was packed with some of fashion’s biggest stars, like Kate Moss, Kim Kardashian, and Sarah Jessica Parker (of course). Jessica-Parker’s role on Sex & the City cemented the Baguette’s place in pop culture, allowing it to rise to the icon status it knows today. The Baguette was like a character itself, and it was that reason alone why Kim Jones chose New York to host the celebration.

The location alone was not the only surprise Jones had in store; he presented many Baguette-mashups, collaborating with some of Fashion’s greatest. Marc Jacobs, whose relationship with Kim Jones dates back to the Louis Vuitton days, was called upon to aid in the design process, presenting a Fendi-ified version of his block-letter logo. Then, there were the Tiffany & Co diamond Baguettes, dressed in the brand’s staple hue: Tiffany Blue.

Baguette-Inspired Pieces

The collection as a whole was completely and positively an ode to the Baguette, with everything from ready-to-wear and bags to socks and hats dressed with a version of the Baguette. Rarely do we focus on more than bags here, but when an entire collection celebrates one of the handbag world’s most-beloved bags, it’s important to take note. Pieces are inspired by the early days of the Baguette, particularly the year 1997, and Kim Jones expressed nostalgia for the 90s in New York. The high/low mix of sequins with utility-inspired pieces speaks to that time in fashion, as do the beanies, which come with built-in mini Baguettes.

View details from the runway below, images courtesy of Fendi.

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Ugliest Ready to wear of the last 25 years

Deliah Boerleider

i love everything

FashionableLena

It’s hard to see anything (bags, clothes, shoes) because the styling is a bit chaotic. Then again, maybe that’s what Fendi is going for in this collection.

sandra

I am fortunate that my 1990’s Baguettes are in great condition and I have a denim one which I absolutely love. The new collection is just beyond.

Aspen

This is definitely one of those collections where the designers are trolling and laugh at the people that buy this. They can’t possibly be serious with this lol. Throwing baguettes at things and literally seeing what sticks lol

spoiledinseattle

What a phenomenal collection!

Peggy Sue

The teal bags are gorgeous! Idk if teal is a Fall/Winter color, but I also don’t care. The one steadfast fashion rule I’ve always followed is “there are no rules”. 😊

HRCM

It’s “Tiffany Blue”, it’s ok for every season
(Plus this is supposed to be the “Resort” or pre spring collection not F/W)

Peggy Sue

Oh, I know it’s resort. I asked about the color since for me colors aren’t seasonal. I wear any color, any season. 😊

Ree

Ugly everything except the teal colored croc fendi baguette bag.

Max Brownawell

Is it just me or does the one in white with black “THE BAGUETTE – FENDI ROMA” text look suspiciously familiar to THE TOTE BAG – MARC JACOBS?

Aspen

He’s part of the collection. So is Tiffany&Co

Lisa

Love it all. One of my favorite classics of all time 🙂

Maria

Wow! Very nice 👍

HRCM

Finally some high quality photos of all the bags, because for a collection dedicated to them there have been very little photos of the bags even from Fendi
Ps: I still hate what Kim is doing at Fendi and I wish someone at HQ would tell him that is ok to use more than 3 colors per collection! (not counting the the neutrals) It’s like right there in the archives he supposedly worships so much!

Aspen

97% of the things are god awful and scream fashion victim

Techluxe

Obviously – not everything in the collection is on the runway. I have a teal blue sequins 1997 Baquette coming on 11.2.22-ish – launch date. I had issues with a 1997 (2022) Gold Sequins Baquette I purchased. My local Fendi was kind enough to show me what is coming in last week so I could select my replacement baguette. I took pictures but promised not to share. I still have my Fendi Zucca Baquette from the 90s as well. Its now a collectors item that I never wear. I really love Fendi service over Chanel they are so accommodating.

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Techluxe

I just picked up my 25th Anniversary Baquette. Its so dreamy!

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Paula Miradon

Clogs and clogs!

Blankie

The trend is getting younger and more casual. A major shift in fashion as we know it.

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