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👜 What is a baguette bag?

A baguette bag Is a small, rectangular handbag with a short shoulder strap designed to be worn under the arm - comparable with how you would wear a French baguette, hence the name. This bag is known for its compact size and stylish appearance.

📜 History

The baguette bag was in 1997 launched by the Italian fashion house Fendi, designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi. It was intended as a statement accessory at a time when minimalist fashion dominated. What made the baguette bag special:

  • Unique style: colorful, striking, and often made from luxury or special materials such as beads, embroidery or exotic leather.

  • Cultural impact: The bag became legendary then Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) In Sex and the City The model wore, and literally "It's not a bag, it's a baguette!" mentioned. This moment helped to elevate the bag to a cultural phenomenon.

🧵 Design characteristics

  • Form: elongated and narrow, usually rectangular.

  • Size: small to medium; Ideal for taking basics such as a telephone, keys, wallet, and lipstick.

  • Belt: short shoulder strap (sometimes removable), so that you wear it under the arm.

  • Closure: Often with a flap and a magnetic or buckle.

  • Materials: leather, suede, dust, beads, sequins - you see them in all shapes.

🎯 Use & Style

  • Fashion accessory: The baguette bag is primarily a style item, often chosen to complement or brighten up an outfit.

  • Day to night: Due to the compact size and the elegant look you can wear it both during the day and in the evening.

  • Statement piece: Due to the endless variations in color and print, the bag is ideal for showing your personality.

💫 Comeback & contemporary use

The baguette bag made a large comeback in the late years 2010, with retro-fashion and Y2K style on the rise. Fendi even brought one in 2019 "Baguette Relaunch" Out, with a campaign around Sarah Jessica Parker, so that a new generation of fashion fans discovered the bag.

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