Fendi’s Baguette Lineup for Spring 2013 is Incredible

If you’re a frequent visitor, you probably remember reading about Fendi’s anniversary push for the Baguette over the past six months. 2012 marked 15 years for the first-ever It Bag, but the celebration is continuing into Spring 2013 with a bunch of incredibly intricate versions of the Fendi Baguette, some of which are brand new, others of which are re-releases of popular iterations from years past.

The Baguette has always been a canvas ripe for adornment because of its petite size and simple structure. It’s not too big to carry off serious embellishment, but unlike a box clutch, the relatively generous size gives a designer ample space with which to work. The results are some of the most creative and over-the-top handbags on the designer mass market, and they’re often fascinating pieces to investigate closely. The amount of embellishment that can be piled on top of a slim shoulder bag is genuinely something to behold. Check out our picks for the season’s best in the gallery below or shop all of Fendi Spring 2013 via Neiman Marcus.

Fendi Circle-Embroidered Baguette
$4,500 via Fendi

Fendi Flower-Embroidered Straw Baguette
$3,170 via Fendi

Fendi Beaded Yellow Baguette
$4,170 via Fendi

Fendi Snakeskin Colorblock Baguette
$2,190 via Neiman Marcus

Fendi Stolba Bead Fringe Baguette
$4,680 via Neiman Marcus

Fendi Splash Ball Beaded Baguette
$3,990 via Neiman Marcus

Fendi Bead Embroidered Baguette
$4,230 via Luisa Via Roma

Fendi Baguette Shiny Sequins Shoulder Bag
$2,538 via Luisa Via Roma

Fendi Baguette Studded Neoprene Shoulder Bag
$2,468 via Luisa Via Roma