The Best Designer Baguette Bags Of The Season Revealed
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If you love Parisian baguettes but are cutting back on bread, might we suggest a ’90s-inspired baguette bag instead? With all the stylish deliciousness and none of the carbs, baguettes are Carrie Bradshaw meets French chic, paired perfectly with a mini dress and boots or jeans and a T-shirt. As Editorialist explains, “the ’90s baguette bag is a cultural icon” found on the arms of Paris Hilton and Bella Hadid as well as in the “window of Barneys” (RIP!) for the last three decades. A bag for the ages, baguettes are small, rectangular, and traditionally feature a short shoulder strap. These purses get their “it” factor from fun prints, unique textures, and candy-colored hues.
As Cosmopolitan notes, the baguette became legendary on “Sex and the City,” particularly after Carrie infamously exclaimed, “It’s a baguette!” to a robber trying to steal her purse. Handing over her sparkly purple Fendi, the accessory immediately became the “it” bag for any fashionista during the ’90s and early-2000s. Fast forward thirty years, and Y2K fashion is back — with a gorgeous helping of baguettes to match. Since this trend doesn’t seem to be going anywhere, style mavens have invested in time-honored designer baguettes to wear for years to come. Case in point? Fendi’s revised take on its 1997 baguette, complete with brown jacquard logo fabric, gold hardware, and luxe leather details.
Interested in getting one of your own? Here are the best designer baguette bags of the season — revealed.
As Cosmopolitan notes, the baguette became legendary on “Sex and the City,” particularly after Carrie infamously exclaimed, “It’s a baguette!” to a robber trying to steal her purse. Handing over her sparkly purple Fendi, the accessory immediately became the “it” bag for any fashionista during the ’90s and early-2000s. Fast forward thirty years, and Y2K fashion is back — with a gorgeous helping of baguettes to match. Since this trend doesn’t seem to be going anywhere, style mavens have invested in time-honored designer baguettes to wear for years to come. Case in point? Fendi’s revised take on its 1997 baguette, complete with brown jacquard logo fabric, gold hardware, and luxe leather details.
Interested in getting one of your own? Here are the best designer baguette bags of the season — revealed.
Today’s baguette bags are more minimal
Another perfectly ’90s option? Anything Prada. Preview makes the case for Prada’s Re-Edition 2000 Nylon Mini, which is “practical and timeless” but also “lightweight and durable.” Even better? It holds practically anything, so you can wear this from day to night. As per Editorialist, Prada’s baguette is now made of sustainable materials (win!) and is all about the “’noughties’ resurgence.”
Baguette bags are worth investing in
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Another covetable baguette is the Balenciaga Ghost Sling Bag, which Forbes deems “a sleek and modern take on the baguette.” In black patent leather with croc embossing, this gold-detailed bag is slightly rounded and very chic. Similarly neutral, The Row’s Halfmoon Bag is ’90s minimalism to a T. In subtle ivory, this baguette’s unexpected curves will turn heads and go with everything in your closet. To round out our list, we have Dior’s epic Saddle Bag, as gorgeous as ever in the signature logo fabric. This longtime favorite is a fashion must-have and, just like all the baguettes on this list, is seriously dreamy.
