Monday, June 4, 2012

The Baguette is Back!




Hello lover.  I knew it was only a matter of time before you would reappear.  I've been waiting and watching for you to make a return.  The original "it bag" by Fendi is celebrating 15 years already.  Silvia Venturini's little creation launched a world wide love affair.  Marking the occasion ~



6 styles are being re-released to coincide with a book:  Fendi Baguette.  Look for it in stores beginning this month.  The tome features interviews and pictures of some 250 variations of the iconic bag.







I remember the insanity as each new bag came out.  Like little works of art, I could never decide which I loved more.  They were all so visually exciting.  The materials:  denim, raffia, python, wool.  The embellishments:  hand painting, hand beading, embroidery, mirror; it was dazzling!






The name baguette came from the way you were meant to hold it, under your arm like a loaf of french bread.  
I may need to add to my collection ~ This gives a whole new meaning to the term, carbo loading.




ph: Departures, Fashion Telegraph UK








Checking in

Hello my favorite peeps! 
Hope the week has started on a bright note for you

I am taking a break this week
At one of my favorite places in the hills


I'll be back later in the week
With stories from the hills 
And of the creeks

Be good till then
Much love!


[Image: Via my husband's iphone]