Is Your Bag Collection Ready to Make a Statement?
When Fendi gets its hands on crystals, sequins, and fur, the Baguette becomes something extraordinary. The intricate surfaces draw you closer. The color and texture make you start imagining outfits.
For someone looking for a statement bag, these five 26424 reissues show what Fendi does exceptionally well: elaborate decoration with the craftsmanship to make it feel elevated. Some have the artistry of collector’s pieces. All bring a distinct personality to the familiar silhouette.
But which belongs in your wardrobe? We look closely at the details, styling possibilities, and care each requires before you choose.
Explore more designs in our Fendi Baguette 26424 Reissue Guide, or compare two sequin favorites in our Fendi Purple Sequin Baguette Review.
Six Baguettes, six distinct personalities. From left to right: Zucca Jacquard, Merino Shearling, Vintage Denim, Floral Embroidery, Biker Leather, and Embroidered Embellishment—each bringing its own character to Fendi’s iconic silhouette.
At A Glance
| Light Indigo Crystals | Light Pink Crystals | Platinum Crackled Leather | Multicolor Sequins | Shearling & Fox Fur | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Silk, crystals and beads | Silk, crystals and beads | Laminated calfskin | Silk, sequins and beads | Shearling and fox fur |
| Lining | Tone-on-tone satin blend | Tone-on-tone satin blend | Cotton | Black satin blend | Black satin blend |
| Straps | Calfskin leather | Calfskin leather | Calfskin leather | Calfskin leather | Calfskin leather |
| Hardware | Palladium | Palladium | Gold | Palladium | Palladium |
| H × W × D | 14 × 26 × 4 cm | 14 × 26 × 4 cm | 14 × 26 × 4 cm | 14 × 26 × 4 cm | 14 × 26 × 4 cm |
| Strap Drop | 46 cm | 46 cm | 46 cm | 46 cm | 46 cm |
| Best For | Cool-toned glamour | Romantic statement | Day-to-evening shine | Playful evening sparkle | Winter statement |
| Price | $10,000 | $10,000 | $3,600 | $6,300 | $5,900 |
What Makes the Fendi Baguette Special
Unmistakable silhouette. First introduced in 1997, the Baguette became famous for its elongated design, signature FF buckle, and effortless underarm carry. The 26424 brings back that original shape, with a flatter, sleeker profile.
One silhouette, endless expressions. From intricate embroidery to unexpected materials, the 26424 shows how much creativity Fendi can pack into one small bag. Some become wearable art, with exceptional craftsmanship and distinctive details that appeal to collectors. Every interpretation is unmistakably a Baguette.
Not just for evening. Designed to sit neatly beneath the arm, much like the French loaf that inspired its name, the Baguette also offers detachable, adjustable leather straps for crossbody and handheld carry. Its compact proportions make it easy to take from day to night.
An icy blue jewel of a bag. The Fendi Baguette 26424 in light indigo crystals, seen from its embellished exterior to its tonal satin interior.
Light Indigo Crystals: The Showstopper
The icy blue on this bag is striking, with rounded crystals packed across the surface and pale blue leather framing the shimmer. Complementary silver-tone hardware keeps the overall effect crisp.
The intricate detail Fendi is known for is clear: 700 cabochon-cut crystals in four shapes and sizes, finished with more than 5,900 rhinestones and beads. The densely embellished surface takes over 94 hours of handwork to create.
This is a showstopper—and the bag gets to be the statement. Wear it with jeans and a simple knit, or dress it up for evening; the crystals bring plenty of glamour either way.
The tradeoff is delicacy. Silk, glass, and intricate beadwork require careful handling, particularly around friction and potential snags.
Why buy it: For someone who wants a Baguette that's as much wearable art as a handbag. A true collector's piece, but one that's far too fun to admire from a shelf.
The Fendi Baguette 26424 in light indigo crystals, showing its signature FF buckle, tone-on-tone satin lining, embellished back, and slim side profile.
Blush leather and matching satin soften the lavish crystal work, giving a romantic mood to this light pink Fendi Baguette 26424.
Light Pink Crystals: The Romantic One
Where the icy blue feels crisp and striking, the light pink brings a softer, more romantic mood to the same dimensional glamour. Blush leather blends into the pale crystals, while silver-tone hardware adds a cool accent. The color is delicate, but not quiet.
Rounded cabochon crystals give the surface dimensional glamour, with smaller rhinestones and beads filling the spaces between them. It has the richness of an elaborate piece of jewelry, made more tempting by the softness of the pink.
Pair it with cream or chocolate brown to bring out that warmth, or let it soften black tailoring. It could be beautiful with an evening dress, but sharp trousers and a simple shirt would make an equally appealing setting.
The tradeoff is delicacy. The pale leather and intricate embellishment need protection from dirt, friction, and potential snags.
Why buy it: For someone who loves the glamour of a crystal bag but wants a softer, more romantic expression—beautiful enough for an occasion, and far too appealing to wait for one.
The Fendi Baguette 26424 in light pink crystals, showing its signature FF buckle, tone-on-tone satin lining, embellished back, and slim side profile.
Fendi Baguette 26424, platinum crackled leather. A familiar silhouette transformed by crinkled metallic shine.
Platinum Crackled Leather: The One to Wear More Often
Metallics are tricky. Too much shine and a beautiful bag can veer into gaudy territory. The platinum leather Baguette gets it right: the crinkled surface breaks up the reflection, giving it a softer glow without losing its glamour. Gold-tone hardware adds to the warmth.
This is the easiest of the five to picture wearing regularly. Let it brighten denim and a sweater, or pair it with tailoring or a black dress. It has enough presence to change an outfit without needing crystals or sequins to do it.
The tradeoff is the finish. The crackled texture is intentional, but the laminated surface still needs care around scratches and repeated rubbing.
Why buy it: For someone who loves a metallic bag but has found most a little too shiny. This one strikes the balance beautifully.
The Fendi Baguette 26424 in platinum crackled leather, showing its signature FF buckle, tone-on-tone satin lining, embellished back, and slim side profile.
Cream, pink, and dark fur almost conceal the shape beneath. The FF buckle keeps this exuberant shearling and fox fur Baguette 26424 unmistakably Fendi.
Multicolor Shearling and Fox Fur: The Winter Indulgence
The fur Baguette is hard to resist. Cream, dusty pink, and dark panels bring a playful mix of color, while the long, fluffy pile almost swallows the familiar silhouette. The black leather handle and silver-tone FF buckle give all that softness a little definition.
Fendi’s heritage with fur shines through in the way pieces of shearling and fox fur are fitted together, making the contrasts in texture part of the pattern and adding another layer of dimension. It’s a much more expressive take than plain shearling, with enough personality to make a simple winter coat feel like an outfit.
The tradeoff is seasonality and care. The fur needs protection from moisture, crushing, and repeated rubbing, making this a bag to rotate rather than carry through every winter day.
Why buy it: For someone who loves texture and wants a distinctive fur bag that makes pulling on a coat a little more fun.
The Fendi Baguette 26424 in multicolor shearling and fox fur, showing its signature FF buckle, tone-on-tone satin lining, embellished back, and slim side profile.
Rainbow reflections bring the multicolor sequin Fendi Baguette 26424 to life, framed by black leather and a silver-tone FF clasp.
Multicolor Sequins: A Black Bag With a Mischievous Side
The multicolor sequin Baguette is the naughty sister to the purple Baguette. Darker and a little less sweet, it flashes green, pink, blue, and purple across a black background. Black leather and silver-tone hardware give the rainbow shimmer a sharper edge.
The detail is impressive, with 39,500 square sequins and 400 coordinating beads applied by hand over more than 60 hours. The closely arranged rows create a graphic surface, with color appearing across the folds as the bag catches the light.
This one calls for jeans, a leather jacket, and dinner plans that might turn into something else. It would be just as good with a simple black dress—the dark base connects with the clothes while the sequins supply the fun.
The tradeoff is delicacy. The darker palette may make it easy to wear, but the sequins and beadwork still need protection from friction and potential snags.
Why buy it: For someone who loves a black bag but wants a little more attitude. Dark, colorful, and far too fun to save for special occasions.
The Fendi Baguette 26424 in multicolor sequins, showing its signature FF buckle, tone-on-tone satin lining, embellished back, and slim side profile.
Which Fendi Baguette 26424 Should You Choose?
Choose the Light Indigo Crystals if:
You love icy blue and cool silver-tone hardware
You want dimensional sparkle that makes a statement
You want a collector’s piece with elaborate crystal work and intricate craftsmanship
Choose the Light Pink Crystals if:
You prefer a softer, more romantic take on crystal glamour
You love pale pink but still want a bag with plenty of presence
You want a collector’s piece with elaborate crystal work and intricate craftsmanship
Choose the Platinum Crackled Leather if:
You love metallics but find many finishes too shiny
You want a versatile statement bag
You prefer leather without delicate beadwork or raised embellishment
Choose the Multicolor Shearling and Fox Fur if:
You love plush texture and playful color combinations
You want a distinctive bag to make winter dressing more fun
You’re happy with a seasonal piece that requires extra care
Choose the Multicolor Sequins if:
You want the fun of sequins with a little more attitude
You appreciate intricate handwork and richly detailed finishes
You want a statement bag you can dress up or down
Final Take
You have the everyday bags covered. What’s missing is the one you plan an outfit around—even if that outfit turns out to be jeans and a sweater.
This is where Fendi gets dangerous. Few brands make elaborate embellishment look this good. The detail rewards a collector’s eye, but the bags still have personality: playful, glamorous, a little over the top. Exactly what a collection of sensible purchases could use.
You don’t realize how much you’ll wear a statement bag until you have one you love. Suddenly, “Where would I carry it?” becomes “Can I bring the Baguette?”
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