Posted 9 years ago
dragonflie…
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Hi:
My Grandmother who lived in CA gave this to my mother in the late 70's possibly 1980 but no later then that. It has never been used and has been in storage for the majority of its life. It is in excellent condition no wear, no damage. I am curious to know if this is indeed what I think it could be, an authentic Fendi clutch? I would be grateful for anyone's help or any tips on how to find out if it is truly authentic. I did call Fendi themselves but they are unwilling to help. The material is different its like a type of vinyal or something hard like that.. So I am very unsure what I have, knowing my Grandmother the way I do, she would not have bought a fake anything knowingly. Thanks in advance for any help you may be able to offer.
we need to see the inside as well ....
I could only upload 4 pictures how do I add more?
There is no serial number this bag was before they began to add the numbers to the insides of the bags. They did not start adding the numbers until after 1980.. Which was after my mother was given it.
take the last one off and upload a very very clear picture of the inside of all of the information.
the one picture to the right take off and replace with the new one of the inside .
All Fendi bags made after the 1980s will have a serial number in them. It will be stamped onto the lining, embossed into a leather tag sewn into an interior side seam or stamped under the interior label. The interior leather label or silver placard will read “Fendi Made In Italy.” The serial number is a 15 to 17 digit number. The middle portion is the art number, which should match its authenticity card if present.
The Spy and Baguette are two of the most popular handbags out there, and are therefore highly replicated. The hardware Fendi uses is very specific. The ‘FF’ buckle on the classic Baguette bag should be symmetrical, with the arms reaching less than half way across the hardware. The negative space is sometimes seen filled with enamel, mother-of-pearl or exotic skins. The buckles on the side should be engraved ‘FENDI’ as well.
Fendi uses two types of jacquard canvas, each woven with the ‘FF’ logo, which Lagerfeld originally designed. The larger scale is called ‘Zucca’ while the miniature version is named ‘Zucchino.’ The Fs should never be touching on an authentic piece. The It bag of the ‘90s, made popular by its multiple appearances on Sex and the City and on the arms of countless celebrities, the Fendi Baguette has come in many different materials and sizes, even a color your own kit.
http://realstyle.therealreal.com/how-to-tell-if-your-fendi-handbag-is-the-real-thing/
Sorry I cannot help you but it looks as if a few have been able to I hate it when big companies refuse to help out I wonder how they would feel if we refused to buy there products. Good luck
I added the inside photo
To be honest with you . these are not authentic!!!
How do you know?
Everything I have read says prior to 1980s they did not add any identifying marks to the inside of their bags. So no numbers, nothing.. So how would you know if it is a fake?
well one thing , I have to say I all I can see is your hand on the inside of the bag , the should be something on the opposite of snap button of the fendi .
and in the 1980's they still had something on the inside as well . maybe not the serial numbers. but there was some kind of metal plaque iding the these fendi pieces.
The interior leather label or silver placard will read “Fendi Made In Italy.”
My hand is on the inside bc I am trying to hold it open.. I am sorry for that, the tone of your comment to me is rude, there is no need for that. And as I said this was given in the late 70's but thank you for you help I appreciate the information.
okay so there are some on etsy listed as 1980's with serial numbers and I had a chat with a gentleman at Neiman Marcus in Newport beach Calif and he says anything 1980-now should have a serial number, yours don't have a serial number for some reason and it should have one. so either yours is not authentic or it was just made on cut off line date . so im thinking yours is not authentic.
Ok but this was not made in the 1980's this was given in the late 70's. Again thank you for your help and info.
and also the Gentleman that works at Neimans says there should still be a idning tag inside the fendi, even if there was no serial number . so from your last picture you have displayed not showing some kind of a "plaque" iding if it is a fendi . so im say not authentic. sorry. glad I could be of help.
yours should still have a plaque inside like this one as listed from the 1970's
https://www.1stdibs.com/fashion/handbags-purses-bags/crossbody-bags-messenger-bags/new-vintage-fendi-brown-tan-leather-woven-crossbody-bag/id-v_217856/
https://www.tradesy.com/bags/fendi-tote-bag-carmel-and-black-420269/?utm_source=gpl&utm_medium=pla&utm_campaign=CA_Shopping&utm_content=Bags%20%3E%20Totes%20-%20High&CAWELAID=120156970000697080&CAGPSPN=pla&catargetid=120156970002497052&cadevice=c&gclid=CPDdhL73v8UCFQwzaQod9kwAMg
https://www.etsy.com/listing/168067603/70s-vintage-fendi-suede-and-leather?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_vintage-bags_and_purses-handbag-mid&utm_custom1=64e14d5b-64e9-4fc0-bccf-3bb6680af9ac&kpid=168067603&gclid=CLC26NL3v8UCFZWBaQodYq0A6A
https://www.etsy.com/listing/179326251/vintage-chic-brown-fendi-signature?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_mid-bags_and_purses-handbags-other&utm_custom1=64e14d5b-64e9-4fc0-bccf-3bb6680af9ac&kpid=179326251&gclid=CNrrxOH3v8UCFRAwaQodDkQAUQ
Thank you, I appreciate the links.. I see what you mean now.. No my mothers bag does not have this.. So you are correct it must not be authentic, thank you again.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/207979478/fendi-leather-shoulder-bag-italy-1970s?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=fendi bag&ref=sr_gallery_20
Hi, dragonflies23--I know this is an old post, but I am wondering if you ever determined anything about the vintage Fendi coated canvas clutch and wallet set? I came across this exact same set at a thrift store today and am now trying to determine authenticity. I have seen several similar bags on Etsy and Ebay that sold, but none exactly like this. The inside of some of these smaller vintage bags look like the ones we have (linings are relatively unfinished)--not sure if maybe these two pieces were part of a larger set, with the largest item in the set having some kind of Fendi stamp on the inside...?