Baguette bags
They sound delicious. They look sumptuous. But it’s best to not eat a baguette bag.
Instead, sling it over your shoulder and nestle it under your arm. That’s where this compact icon has belonged since it was first created in 1997 by Italian luxury fashion brand, Fendi. When it first debuted, the baguette bag broke from the ‘90s high fashion norm of minimalism. It added a splash of fun to the wardrobes of everyone from the everygirl to celebs like Sarah Jessica Parker.
In fact, it is thanks to Sarah Jessica Parker and her character in the TV show Sex and the City that the baguette bag has been the ‘it’ bag for the last two decades. In that time, this streamlined, ultra-feminine style has been reimagined again and again. There is no colour, texture or pattern that hasn’t appeared on a baguette bag. Despite this, baguette bags have always retained their ‘cool girl’ attitude.
Styling your baguette bag
A baguette bag looks at home in almost every outfit, from the ultra-casual to the uber-chic. For an undone, festival-inspired look match a bright pink or lime baguette bag with a 90s mini tee and funky tiny shades. Or for an everyday outfit that exudes class and sophistication, choose a richly toned baguette bag in faux snake skin or a designer monogram. Pair it with a creamy knit and light wash jeans to achieve the ultimate Pinterest-girl look.
Starting your own baguette bag collection
Can’t get enough of baguette bags? Here are a few tips to start your collection.
- Know your designers. Baguette bags have become such an important staple of fashion culture that almost every brand, from luxury to budget, has sold their own spin on the style. So make sure you pay attention to who designed your bag and when.
- Start with the originals. Any baguette bag collection is incomplete without a Fendi baguette bag. Even better if it’s from the heyday of the baguette bag, designed back in the late ‘90s.
- Snag some modern favourites. Brands like Burberry have recently added extra fuel to the baguette bag fire with the creation of their Olympia bag. Seen on the arms of fashion icons Kendall Jenner and FKA Twigs, this contemporary style is likely to be all the rage in the next few years.
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