Its elongated silhouette and its graphic buckle are recognizable among a thousand: we are of course talking about the Fendi Baguette bag ! The one who is said to have been the first it-bag in history is undoubtedly the most famous handbag of the Italian Maison. As a true icon, he alone embodies everything that made the 90s one of the cult decades in the world of fashion. We explain why in this article!
The symbol of 90's fashion experimentation
From the fluorescent platform boots of the Spice Girls to the leopard PVC skirt of Christina Aguilera, the least we can say is that the 90s were the decade when we experimented in terms of looks and fashion accessories ! Those who have owned glasses with blue or pink colored lenses will not contradict us... When the Fendi Baguette bag was born in 1997, imagined by the granddaughter of the founders of the Maison Silvia Venturini Fendi, it is fully in line with this state of mind. With its oblong shape and short handle, the Fendi bag innovates and is not afraid to think outside the box. Its creator also describes it as an "eccentric and extraordinary" bag, adjectives that perfectly characterize the visionary creations of the most fashionable designers of the time.
Speaking of visionaries, the logo from Fendi with the two inverted Fs which serves as inspiration for the loop of the Baguette was imagined by a certain… Karl Lagerfeld! And who better than the German couturier to bring this very graphic and innovative touch to the famous bag?
Finally, if the short handle made to carry the bag under the arm had already been seen on iconic bags as the Jackie from Gucci where the Prada Nylon, the Fendi baguette however, again challenged the codes: the rectangular format, almost resembling a cover, had never previously been associated with this type of cove. It is from there that the Baguette takes its name, since given generically to other bags of this shape: like a loaf of bread, it can be easily held under the arm.
A typical urban chic look…
Yes Fendi baguette is so recognizable among legend bags, it is thanks to his very singular style. Unlike the traditional and delicate lines of luxury bags the most famous, he proudly assumes his look urban chic very typical of the 90s. In the midst of a boom in sports brands, the Fendi handbag It is indeed timely: it complements streetwear outfits of the decade as well as more elaborate ensembles.
Like the banana bag or jogging pants, the star elements of nineties wardrobes are practical and easy to wear pieces. THE Baguette fills this role wonderfully! This style allows him to make his merry way and climb to the top, alongside the indestructible of the luxury leather goods.
For an urban chic look as for a worked vintage look, you can find the model Fendi baguette of your dreams on the shop of second hand bags of Vintega!
… sported by the muses of the 90s
How do we recognize an iconic luxury bag nineties? When it was worn by the greatest fashion muses of the period! The decade marks the beginning of the massive opening of the fashion world to a greater number, in particular thanks to supermodels like Cindy Crawford or Claudia Schiffer who appear in dozens of commercials. What we see on TV, we want it!
The Fendi baguette will thus see his success explode when he appears on the arm of THE fashion victim of the 90s, Carrie Bradshaw ! The heroine of Sex and the City, a great lover of hand bags, makes it a signature accessory by wearing different models through the seasons. Her Purple Sequin Wand is even at the heart of the plot of one of the episodes of the series. Under his leadership, the stars of the moment wear the Fendi bag on and off screen, like Jennifer Aniston in Friends.
The teenage stars of the 2000s sport the Fendi baguette on the red carpets, contributing a little more to the influence of the bag in the world. Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton and Hillary Duff pair the small bag with their low-rise baggy jeans, fishnet tops and bucket hats Louis Vuitton - we told you, it's all about experimentation!
A bag always adored
After two decades spent satisfying aficionados of luxury bags, the Fendi baguette is still one of the public's favorite bags. No wonder when you know that "the nineties are the new sixties": in other words, the 90s is the new fashion inspiration! Carrie Bradshaw continues to sport her sac Baguette in the Sex and the City reboot, and new catwalk icons like Gigi Hadid and Emma Roberts are putting recent models in the spotlight.
Because there are new models! THE sac Baguette has no less than 1000 versions : add gold, openwork embroidery, beads, sequins and multi-colored patterns regularly expand the family. Nearly 20 years after its creation, the bag from the Italian House reaches a new milestone: it is equipped with a shoulder strap which allows it to be worn across the bust. But revival of the 90s obliges, we often prefer to continue to slip it under the arm!
Also find the version of Fendi baguette that looks like you: go to the Vintega selection of second hand bags worn on the shoulder today!
