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PurseBlog.com · Sep 30th, 2009, 09:15 AM

The Fendi Spring 2010 Handbags Collection is the very definition of a “mixed bag.” Har har, bag pun. I know, it was bad. I’ll stop.

Anyway, yes, the bags! Some were amazing – the new soft leather Peekaboos with wood or clear plastic handles were among my favorites, and the addition of exposed stitching, combined with the different handle textures, gives the shape a sense of style that it was missing in its more staid initial iterations. The bags look touchable and a bit vintage, just like the rest of Karl Lagerfeld’s breezy, Parisian collection for the brand.

Other standouts were the Perspex beveled clutches, some completely clear, others with slight tints or exterior studding. The bags were, of course, shown with nothing inside of them, and putting anything in them would be kind of a shame, but how else are you supposed to carry them? They were beautiful and a tad whimsical as art objects, and if the stuff you carry inside your clutches is very beautiful, they might be a workable choice.

And on the other hand, some things just didn’t work at all. We saw leather totes in a variety of colors with an odd, pansy-embroidered snap-on linen cover that was not only puzzling but also not particularly attractive, and Fendi would have done well to omit those completely and add more of the delicious Peekaboo styles, along with a few of the other wood-framed clutches and bags, to the collection instead. They were almost distractingly bad, but ultimately the preponderance of beautiful bags won out.

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chloehandbags · Sep 30th, 2009, 11:01 AM

I like the appliqué/embroidery (well, I guess I would, wouldn't I?!), actually - the overall collection was quite reminiscent of Chloé and I think some of the bags are reminiscent of Chloé bags, too.

Of course, it shouldn't be overly surprising, really, as Karl Lagerfeld was at Chloé for many years in the '60s to early '80s and then, again, in the '90s.

So Phoebe Philo was inspired by Karl - not the other way around!

I think Karl was always at his best at Chloé, as it showed his softer side.

Nice to be able to, easily, write Chloé with an accent, BTW - I borrowed the one from appliqué!

karmenzsofia · Sep 30th, 2009, 12:30 PM

My gosh...I don't like a single one!

NagaJolokia · Sep 30th, 2009, 04:24 PM

^ Lol, I don't either, and that was quite a long line-up posted!

ssc0619 · Sep 30th, 2009, 04:26 PM

I am not a big fan of the peek a boo bag.

yeliab · Oct 1st, 2009, 05:52 AM

matchka · Oct 2nd, 2009, 02:53 AM

I think some of those are actually quite lovely! (esp the leather bags) But what is that one w/ the wooden handle?? Sorry, but it looks like one of those vintage knitting bags!! lol

M_Butterfly · Oct 2nd, 2009, 04:01 PM

I would agree that some are nice looking bags. Not all but I do see some potential here!!

hotshot · Oct 4th, 2009, 08:50 PM

I did like the evening clutches.. and the beveled ones could be fun..

gidramom · Oct 6th, 2009, 12:58 AM

I think I saw the top one in their campaign AD. It looked cool.

calneva · Oct 22nd, 2009, 03:32 AM

A few I like, but not that easy to tell from the pictures.

hotshot · Nov 5th, 2009, 08:41 PM

Saw the white alligator peek a boo today.. it was breathtaking

Sep 30th, 2009, 09:15 AM	#1
PurseBlog.com OP PurseBlog.com Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 439	Fashion Week Spring 2010: Fendi Handbags The Fendi Spring 2010 Handbags Collection is the very definition of a “mixed bag.” Har har, bag pun. I know, it was bad. I’ll stop. Anyway, yes, the bags! Some were amazing – the new soft leather Peekaboos with wood or clear plastic handles were among my favorites, and the addition of exposed stitching, combined with the different handle textures, gives the shape a sense of style that it was missing in its more staid initial iterations. The bags look touchable and a bit vintage, just like the rest of Karl Lagerfeld’s breezy, Parisian collection for the brand. Other standouts were the Perspex beveled clutches, some completely clear, others with slight tints or exterior studding. The bags were, of course, shown with nothing inside of them, and putting anything in them would be kind of a shame, but how else are you supposed to carry them? They were beautiful and a tad whimsical as art objects, and if the stuff you carry inside your clutches is very beautiful, they might be a workable choice. And on the other hand, some things just didn’t work at all. We saw leather totes in a variety of colors with an odd, pansy-embroidered snap-on linen cover that was not only puzzling but also not particularly attractive, and Fendi would have done well to omit those completely and add more of the delicious Peekaboo styles, along with a few of the other wood-framed clutches and bags, to the collection instead. They were almost distractingly bad, but ultimately the preponderance of beautiful bags won out. View the original post on PurseBlog.com!

Sep 30th, 2009, 11:01 AM	#2
chloehandbags KIABGGTH Joined: Mar 2006 Location: England, UK. Posts: 11,243	I like the appliqué/embroidery (well, I guess I would, wouldn't I?!), actually - the overall collection was quite reminiscent of Chloé and I think some of the bags are reminiscent of Chloé bags, too. Of course, it shouldn't be overly surprising, really, as Karl Lagerfeld was at Chloé for many years in the '60s to early '80s and then, again, in the '90s. So Phoebe Philo was inspired by Karl - not the other way around! I think Karl was always at his best at Chloé, as it showed his softer side. Nice to be able to, easily, write Chloé with an accent, BTW - I borrowed the one from appliqué!
	__________________ Go Hannah!!! 'My boss, Ralph Toledano [president of Chloé], always says to me that people come to buy at Chloé for what it is, so it does not make sense to order a Chinese and get delivered an Indian!' - Phoebe Philo, May 2005. Proud member of E.A.R.S! Last edited by chloehandbags; Sep 30th, 2009 at 11:07 AM.

Sep 30th, 2009, 12:30 PM	#3
karmenzsofia Life is Plan Z Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Tarot Card Posts: 14,888	My gosh...I don't like a single one!
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Sep 30th, 2009, 04:24 PM	#4
NagaJolokia Soft Addictions Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,824	^ Lol, I don't either, and that was quite a long line-up posted!
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Oct 1st, 2009, 05:52 AM	#6
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Sep 30th, 2009, 04:26 PM	#5
ssc0619 Some 'Splainin to Do Joined: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 5,974	I am not a big fan of the peek a boo bag.

Oct 2nd, 2009, 02:53 AM	#7
matchka studs rule Joined: May 2008 Location: The Restaurant at the End of the Universe... Posts: 886	I think some of those are actually quite lovely! (esp the leather bags) But what is that one w/ the wooden handle?? Sorry, but it looks like one of those vintage knitting bags!! lol
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Oct 2nd, 2009, 04:01 PM	#8
M_Butterfly HLess Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,157	I would agree that some are nice looking bags. Not all but I do see some potential here!!
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Oct 4th, 2009, 08:50 PM	#9
hotshot Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,859	I did like the evening clutches.. and the beveled ones could be fun..
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Oct 6th, 2009, 12:58 AM	#10
gidramom Member Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 470	I think I saw the top one in their campaign AD. It looked cool.
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Oct 22nd, 2009, 03:32 AM	#11
calneva drive life Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Overworkedville Posts: 539	A few I like, but not that easy to tell from the pictures.

Nov 5th, 2009, 08:41 PM	#12
hotshot Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,859	Saw the white alligator peek a boo today.. it was breathtaking
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