Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi Sea Shell Motif Multi-Strand Runway Necklace
By Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This amazing multi-strand necklace designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi was worn on the runway and features a cluster of cast resin sea shells encrusted with clear rhinestones.
Fendi Gold Beaded & Gold Soutache Embroidered Coat
By Fendi
Located in New Hope, PA
But that is not all, the coat is further embellished with large round matte gold metal discs and smaller gold beads. There are square gold buttons stamped Fendi at the center front a...
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Fendi Beaded Bag
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
A pretty and practical (will hold more then just a phone and a credit card) beaded evening bag by Fendi. The subtle pattern is accentuated with a burst pink.
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H 6 in W 1.5 in L 10.5 in
Fendi Beaded Fringe Forever Mamma Baguette 232821 Black Canvas Satchel
By Fendi
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 10.5" Width: 1.5" Height: 6" Shoulder strap drop: 4"-6" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Includes Dust Bag Retail $3300 Signs of Wear:...
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H 5.91 in W 1.58 in L 5.52 in
RARE 1990 Limited Edition Fendi Fold Over Chain Lizard Handbag
By Fendi
Located in VERGT, FR
RARE Impossible to find Fendi Lizard skin and beaded flower Black color PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL BEADS ARE IN TACT this bag was never used and is in excellente condition.
Fendi Beaded Mama Baguette Bag
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
Fendi Beaded Mama Baguette Bag Black bag which is fully adorned in fancy black beading pattern.
Fendi Beaded & Sequin Baguette Bag
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
Fendi Beaded & Sequin Baguette Bag Created by Silvia Venturi Fendi in 1997, is this rare bag which is fully adorned with pink, black and white beads and sequins.
Fendi Beaded & Lizard Skin Baguette Bag
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
Fendi Beaded & Lizard Skin Baguette Bag From the 190's is this rare bag which is fully adorned with orange, black and white beading.
Fendi Beaded Baguette Bag
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
Brown plastic beaded 'baguette' bag featuring a shoulder strap, a top zip fastening, an internal logo plaque and a logo clasp fastening. Colour: Brown Material: Plastic 100% ...
Fendi Large Heavily Beaded Carryall
By Fendi
Located in Gresham, OR
1990s Fendi large beaded tote with dyed lizard handle and green silk lining.
Fendi 1990s Beaded Kitten Heel Sandals
By Fendi
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Your perfect Zucca shoe is here! Circa 1990s, these Fendi sandals feature a kitten heel, a leather insole and the iconic Zucca print with floral beading on top. Soles are stamped Mad...
Fendi Baguette Shoulder bag with Glitter Beige Beads
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Baguette Shoulder bag with Beige Color beads embellishment.
Fendi Vintage 1990's Black Beaded Baguette Bag
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
Fendi vintage 1990's beaded baguette bag. Features all over beads, adjustable strap length, magnetic popper closure, yellow/green lime satin lining and interior zipped pocket.
1990s Vintage FENDI Pale Pink Beaded Baguette Handbag
By Fendi
Located in Bangkok, TH
This iconic Fendi Baguette hand bag is crafted of and covered in pale pink beads with dark brown leather and satin interior featuring one interior zip pocket.
Fendi gold bead baguette the original "It" bag 1997
By Fendi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Italian fashion house Fendi was established in 1925 as a fur and leather shop by Adele Casagande and her husband.
Fendi By Karl Lagerfeld Black Skirt With Beaded Appliques
By Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a stunning vintage Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld black silk organza skirt with fancy appliques, beading, elastic waistband with smocking, and mini ...
Fendi 1990's Beaded & Embroidered Pony Hair Trim Logo Baguette Bag
By Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
Dating to the 90's, this limited edition Fendi baguette bag is made from cream silk woven canvas with a colourful floral embroidered and beaded motif and green beaded trim on its edg...
Fendi Rare 1990s Beaded Baguette Bag
By Fendi
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Feel nothing but fabulous with this Fendi! Circa 1990s, this rare Fendi hand-beaded baguette features a colorful tribal motif and a Fendi logo magnetic closure.
Fendi Vintage Beaded & Embroidered Bag Limited Edition
By Fendi
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fendi is no stranger to eclectic styles. From risqué to romantic, Fendi has a bold history of creating a variety of expressive and experimental looks, using everything from tulle to ...
Fendi Baguette Vintage Black Glitter Beads Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Baguette Vintage Black Glitter Beads Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered Discover the Fendi Baguette Vintage Black Glitter Beads - a masterfu...
Fendi Beaded Satin Purse
By Fendi
Located in Stamford, CT
Black satin Fendi purse with intricate beading and red lizard strap and closure. Mint condition and hardly used. Comes with dust bag.
Iconic Fendi beaded zucca baguette
By Fendi
Located in Aurora, IL
FENDI Iconic beaded zucca baguette Very good condition lizard skin trimmed silver-tone hardware scratches on hardware No beads missing No stains or flaws Clean interior and extierior
Fendi Beaded Mirrored and Embroidered Handbag
By Fendi
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a wonderful handbag. Perfect for the season.
Fendi Beaded Handbag with Green Lizard Accents
By Fendi
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a pretty bag and wonderful for the season.
Fendi Orange Beaded Baquette Flap
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Fendi orange beaded baguette flap handbag. Features silver-tone hardware, orange lizard skin trim and accents, a single adjustable lizard skin top handle (7" drop), multi-c...
Fendi Fabulous BOHO Hand embroidered and beaded bag
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
Fendi Fabulous BOHO Hand embroidered and beaded bag .
Vintage Fendi Limited Edition Runway Bag With Lizard
By Fendi
Located in Chicago, IL
This fabulous runway bag from Fendi that has beaded flowers and a Fuscia lined interior with a lizard strap and closure.
Fendi mink hand embroidered bag with pink snakeskin
By Fendi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fendi mink hande beaded bag with a silver and pink clasp over the front of the purse and handle made from snakeskin. good day or evening.
Beaded Fendi Denim Handbag
By Fendi
Located in Stamford, CT
Mint condition purse with beaded floral motif on denim with chrome hardware. Hardly worn with original dust bag.
Fendi 1990s Glass and Wood Beads Mini Baguette Bag
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
A very rare Fendi mini baguette bag which is made of wood and glass beads.
Fendi vintage Bag/ clutch with beaded strap that converts to necklace
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
So fabulous and creative!!. Fendissime by Fendi vintage bag with beade shoulder strap that converts to a necklace and bracelet. . Consists of several different pieces that are all ...
Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Black Silk Mini Dress w Beaded Applique Gold & Black Label
By Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi
Located in Portland, OR
This ate 1990's vintage Fendi black evening mini dress is in an ultra fine silk with lovely beaded floral appliques.
$1,001
Size: Size; Recommended UK 4 - 6.
1988 Vivienne Westwood Black Velvet and Jersey long sleeve corset - Bustier
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
A 1988 Vivienne Westwood boned, velvet & jersey corset, with 3/4 length sleeves and zip fasten closure. Size; Recommended UK 4 - 6. Measurements are provided in inches (‘’) Pit to ...
$885
Size: Recommended Size; U.K. 6-8
Spring 2001 Christian Dior by John Galliano Camo Bikini - Army Swimsuit
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Spring / Summer 2001 Christian Dior by John Galliano Camouflage Bikini with Pailleté texture and antique tarnished brass hardware. Recommended Size; U.K. 6-8 Measurements are provid...
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic silk animal print blouse! Features leopard, zebra, cheetah, and tiger prints throughout. Warm colors of brown, ivory, trimmed with black lace....
FW 1999 Christian Dior Galliano FW 1999 wool skirt / jacket suit
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
FW 1997 Christian Dior & John Galliano skirt suit с кружевом John Galliano for Christian Dior Collection: 1999 fall / winter RTW Country of manufacture: France Christian Dior style:...
$2,616
Size: French 42
Yves Saint Laurent S/S 1993 Documented Black Silk Embellished Tassel & Beads Top
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Yves Saint Laurent S/S 1993 Iconique Runway Documented Black Silk Embellished Tassel & Beads Top Yves Saint Laurent jacket from the Spring/Summer 1993 prêt-à-porter collection, f...
Paco Rabanne Spring/Summer 1990 Rare Iconic Silk Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Berlin, BE
In a fleeting moment of pure sartorial poetry, Paco Rabanne defied his own reputation for armor-like futurism and delivered something ethereal, sensual, and utterly unforgettable. Th...
Cotton striped bustier dress JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER JEANS
By Gaultier Jeans
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cotton striped bustier dress with branded snap closure on the middle front. Pocket on both side with bow and eyelet. Smocks on the side of the bust. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
$1,219
Size: Recommended Size; UK 10.
Spring 1999 Christian Dior by John Galliano Grey wool damier shift dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
A decadent Spring 1999 Christian Dior by John Galliano Dress in a demure grey wool à damier, with fully pure silk lined interior, figure hugging silhouette, concealed zip down the ba...
S/S 1992 Gianni Versace Light Green Ribbed Knit Bodycon Mini Dress Cap Sleeve
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This ribbed bright green Gianni Versace mini dress, designed by Gianni Versace for the Spring/Summer 1992 collection, is a form-fitting bodycon piece. It features off-the-shoulder pe...
Vivienne Westwood Vintage F/W1991 Dressing Up White Gold Satin Boulle Corset Top
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This is an iconic Vivienne Westwood corset from the Autumn/Winter 1991 "Dressing Up" collection, showcasing the designer's renowned craftsmanship and attention to detail. This long-s...
Alaïa Vintage Women's Red Wool Mini Dress with Integrated Bodysuit, XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in CACHAN, FR
Very beautiful red Alaia dress with its integrated short bodysuit for a perfect cut suitable for creating a beautiful silhouette. Taille XS. Very good condition.
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD FW 00 Rare floral suit
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Milano, MILANO
Rare Fall Winter 2000 floral suit with shawl collar jacket and draped skirt by Vivienne Westwood Snap button closure on the jacket Zipper closure on the skirt 100% wool Jacket Shoul...
Chloe 1995s Top FR40 Green silk pleated Shirt Blouse UK12 US10 Lagerfeld Chloé
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chloé
Located in PARIS, FR
Chloé top circa 1995 (by Karl Lagerfeld) green silk satin blouse with colorful geometric pattern, pleated on the front, back and all the sleeves, shirt collar closed by 4 buttons, lo...
S/S 2003 John Galliano Rhinestone Buckle Black Floral Ruffle Slip Gown
By John Galliano
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From John Galliano’s Spring/Summer 2003 collection, this slip gown features a ruched bodice adorned with vertical rows of rhinestones and a central floral appliqué, finished with a s...
1974 YVES SAINT LAURENT violet purple brushed wool RUNWAY coat with braided trim
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This rare Yves Saint Laurent coat from Fall 1974 is made from a deep violet-purple brushed wool with a soft, textured finish. It has a clean A-line shape that flares slightly from th...
Dior x John Galliano Spring 1998 Lace Trim Cameo Button Jacket
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Ultra rare, unworn with original tag, vintage Christian Dior x Galliano jacket from the Spring 1998 collection. One of the most exquisite Dior piece I have ever seen. Made from cream...
Like other major European luxury fashion houses, Fendi started small. Adele Casagrande was an Italian creative who loved fashion and sold leather and fur accessories from a tiny workshop she opened in Rome in 1918. However, after marrying Edoardo Fendi in 1925, her business model was altered dramatically. Together, the couple changed the boutique’s name to Fendi and moved into a bigger storefront, which quickly became the favorite shop of women all over Italy’s capital city for furs and leathers, such as handbags, coats and accessories.
As time moved on for Adele and Edoardo, the couple began to distribute more responsibility to their five daughters, who assumed management of the company during the 1950s. Fendi’s audience broadened and its profitability has soared over the years, owing to the brand’s fresh perspective on fashion world happenings and innovative sensibility.
The maison also has a distinctive relationship with old-world Italian craftsmanship. The Selleria bags were the work of master saddlers in Rome, and Fendi partnered with lace artisans in southern Italy as well as craftsmen in the east trained in the intrecciato (intertwined) technique (an idea that Adele introduced during the 1940s), which, in Fendi’s case, sees an interwoven leather fabric integrated in the creation of its handbags, countering leather’s traditional rigidity with a bag that is soft, versatile and fitted with an alluring slouchy curve.
It wasn’t until 1965, however, when a young German designer named Karl Lagerfeld took the creative helm that Fendi became a world-renowned fashion house. In fact, Lagerfeld, who produced four to five collections yearly for the brand, is credited with creating Fendi’s instantly recognizable double-F logo (which stands for “Fun Furs”) in “less than five seconds.” Until Lagerfeld started designing for the brand, fur was a material mostly associated with heavy coats that few people actually wore. Lagerfeld reimagined fur in creative ways, using it as an accent on purses, cuffs on dress sleeves and collars on wool coats.
Over the ensuing years, Fendi has broken into the home-goods market with Fendi Casa and has become synonymous with luxury fashion, producing such pieces as the iconic Baguette, which was rendered ever popular on the television series Sex and the City. In fact, an entire episode during the third season was dedicated to the “original It bag,” a slim accessory tapered in a manner that recalls its namesake, designed in 1997 by Adele and Edoardo’s granddaughter Silvia Venturini Fendi, who was named creative director of accessories three years earlier.
Perhaps just as well known as its vintage Baguette handbags and creative use of fur is the brand’s devotion to its Italian roots. In 2013, Fendi donated more than 2 million euros to restore Rome’s Trevi Fountain, and when it was reopened to visitors, Fendi hosted its Autumn/Winter 2017 show on top of the landmark.
Fendi was a family-controlled brand until 1999 and is now owned by LVMH. In late 2020, British fashion designer Kim Jones was named the house’s artistic director for womens wear.
Find a wide variety of vintage Fendi handbags and purses, clothing and other accessories on 1stDibs.
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.
Iconic Italian fashion houses Fendi and Versace teamed up on this delightfully outrageous Fendace reimagining.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.