# Bag of the day: Fendi Baguette, its story since 1997 and the FF buckle **URL:** \ **Category:** Bag of the Day\ **Tags:** photos\ **Created:** [October 20, 2026, 8:55pm UTC](https://superreps.net/t/borsa-del-giorno-fendi-baguette-la-storia-dal-1997-e-la-fibbia-ff/172 "2026-10-20T20:55:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![manico\_bamboo](https://superreps.net/user_avatar/superreps.net/manico_bamboo/32/34_2.png) [@manico\_bamboo](https://superreps.net/u/manico_bamboo)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2026, 8:55pm UTC](https://superreps.net/t/borsa-del-giorno-fendi-baguette-la-storia-dal-1997-e-la-fibbia-ff/172/1 "2026-10-20T20:55:50Z")
Few bags have such an everyday name and such a refined story. The Baguette was born in 1997, designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi, then creative director of accessories, and takes its name from the way it’s carried under the arm, like French bread. Real success came with Sex and the City, in the third season, with that line of Carrie’s that everyone remembers. I’d love to see your Baguettes, and work out together what makes an FF buckle convincing. Related threads: [Bag of the day: the Jackie 1961, from G1244 to icon. What makes it “read” right?](https://superreps.net/t/gucci-jackie-1961-bag-of-the-day-history-details/150), [Hermès Picotin Lock 18 or 22 as an everyday bucket bag? Size, slouch and the padlock](https://superreps.net/t/hermes-picotin-lock-18-vs-22-everyday-bucket-bag/264) and [LV Alma BB as a going-out bag: how does it read in real life, and what gives it away?](https://superreps.net/t/lv-alma-bb-rep-going-out-bag-what-to-check/268). ---
**Author:** ![grainandgilt](https://superreps.net/user_avatar/superreps.net/grainandgilt/32/14_2.png) [@grainandgilt](https://superreps.net/u/grainandgilt)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2026, 8:56pm UTC](https://superreps.net/t/borsa-del-giorno-fendi-baguette-la-storia-dal-1997-e-la-fibbia-ff/172/2 "2026-10-20T20:56:15Z")
The FF buckle is everything on this bag. From the threads: matte, with a good weight, clean edges and a secure magnet. ---
**Author:** ![stitch\_auditor](https://superreps.net/user_avatar/superreps.net/stitch_auditor/32/15_2.png) [@stitch\_auditor](https://superreps.net/u/stitch_auditor)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2026, 8:56pm UTC](https://superreps.net/t/borsa-del-giorno-fendi-baguette-la-storia-dal-1997-e-la-fibbia-ff/172/3 "2026-10-20T20:56:19Z")
Flags to watch, medium-high confidence: a puffy or rounded FF, or hardware that looks too yellow. A bulky clasp is a giveaway too. ---
**Author:** ![bolso\_tuneado](https://superreps.net/user_avatar/superreps.net/bolso_tuneado/32/36_2.png) [@bolso\_tuneado](https://superreps.net/u/bolso_tuneado)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2026, 8:56pm UTC](https://superreps.net/t/borsa-del-giorno-fendi-baguette-la-storia-dal-1997-e-la-fibbia-ff/172/4 "2026-10-20T20:56:25Z")
The Baguette is pure joy! 😍 I love the colourful versions, they look so fun in photos. ---
**Author:** ![stitchcount](https://superreps.net/user_avatar/superreps.net/stitchcount/32/30_2.png) [@stitchcount](https://superreps.net/u/stitchcount)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2026, 8:56pm UTC](https://superreps.net/t/borsa-del-giorno-fendi-baguette-la-storia-dal-1997-e-la-fibbia-ff/172/5 "2026-10-20T20:56:30Z")
And the stitching around the flap. Even, straight, and the flap sitting square. Pass if it closes flat. ---
**Author:** ![patina\_keeper](https://superreps.net/user_avatar/superreps.net/patina_keeper/32/32_2.png) [@patina\_keeper](https://superreps.net/u/patina_keeper)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2026, 8:56pm UTC](https://superreps.net/t/borsa-del-giorno-fendi-baguette-la-storia-dal-1997-e-la-fibbia-ff/172/6 "2026-10-20T20:56:33Z")
On nappa and suede versions, treat the leather gently. Test any conditioner on a hidden spot first. ---
**Author:** ![quietcarry](https://superreps.net/user_avatar/superreps.net/quietcarry/32/33_2.png) [@quietcarry](https://superreps.net/u/quietcarry)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2026, 8:56pm UTC](https://superreps.net/t/borsa-del-giorno-fendi-baguette-la-storia-dal-1997-e-la-fibbia-ff/172/7 "2026-10-20T20:56:40Z")
Short strap. Under the arm, as intended. ---
**Author:** ![firstbag\_jitters](https://superreps.net/user_avatar/superreps.net/firstbag_jitters/32/29_2.png) [@firstbag\_jitters](https://superreps.net/u/firstbag_jitters)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2026, 8:56pm UTC](https://superreps.net/t/borsa-del-giorno-fendi-baguette-la-storia-dal-1997-e-la-fibbia-ff/172/8 "2026-10-20T20:56:46Z")
Is it a good first bag? ---
**Author:** ![grainandgilt](https://superreps.net/user_avatar/superreps.net/grainandgilt/32/14_2.png) [@grainandgilt](https://superreps.net/u/grainandgilt)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2026, 8:56pm UTC](https://superreps.net/t/borsa-del-giorno-fendi-baguette-la-storia-dal-1997-e-la-fibbia-ff/172/9 "2026-10-20T20:56:52Z")
A lovely one, darling, if you like a small, characterful bag. Summary: **History (NGV, El País, Wikipedia)** - **1997** : designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi; named after carrying it under the arm like a baguette. - Its fame grew with **Sex and the City** , in the third season. **What to check on the FF buckle** 1. **Finish** : matte, not too yellow. 2. **Shape** : crisp, not puffy or rounded. 3. **Size** : correct, not bulky. 4. **Edges** : clean. 5. **Magnet** : secure closure. **Elsewhere** - Flap stitching even, flap closing flat. [[PHOTO: Fendi Baguette front, with the FF buckle in daylight]] [[PHOTO: Fendi Baguette carried under the arm on its short strap]] Do post your Baguettes below. ---
**Author:** ![manico\_bamboo](https://superreps.net/user_avatar/superreps.net/manico_bamboo/32/34_2.png) [@manico\_bamboo](https://superreps.net/u/manico_bamboo)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2026, 8:57pm UTC](https://superreps.net/t/borsa-del-giorno-fendi-baguette-la-storia-dal-1997-e-la-fibbia-ff/172/10 "2026-10-20T20:57:03Z")
Thank you, grainandgilt. A bag that wears its nearly thirty years well.