Designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi, the original Fendi Baguette debuted in 1997, and few could have predicted that, nearly 30 years later, it would remain as culturally relevant now as it was then.
The Baguette, which was revived from the archives in 2019, has truly cemented itself as one of the handbag world’s most iconic pieces. While it’s not a classic bag in the traditional sense, in modern handbag history, it has become a new classic—similar in status to the Hermès Birkin or the Chanel Flap.
Cultural Impact and Collectibility
Not only is the Baguette an icon within the House of Fendi, but it is widely recognized in the fashion world as a whole. It continues to evolve, serving as the perfect blank canvas for reinvention and expression, with some of the brand’s novelty versions, especially those from the early aughts, remaining highly collectable and sought after, amassing value well beyond retail.
The Baguette has always held a special place in our hearts, and Fendi’s latest additions will speak directly to the bag-loving hearts of OG Fendi fans. Reminiscent of the embellished Baguette beauties of yesteryear, they prove that maximalism is making a comeback.
Nostalgia Meets Modern Maximalism
Part of the Fendi Holiday collection, the latest addition to the Baguette family is entirely embroidered with different-colored sequins, which are shaped to create a stunning multicolored abstract butterfly motif.
Printed dotted calfskin accents on the FF flap and handles further enhance the bag’s uniqueness, which arrives lined in satin with an inner zippered pocket and two removable straps for multiple carrying options.
Arriving in two colorways, the Multicolor Night Butterfly sequin Baguette retails for $4,500 via Fendi and you can pre-order yours now.
Not for me.