Fendi started out as a fur and leather shop in Rome, Italy in 1918 and today are best known for their baguette handbags. Fendi products are easily recognized by the double F logo which is commonly referred to as the 'Zucca' print in its original form and as 'zucchino' in its smaller style. Each Fendi product has the logo prominently displayed on it. It was the German designer of Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld who introduced the double F logo to distinguish the Fendi line of products and give them their own distinctive look. It was Bloomingdale's president Marvin Traub who discovered Fendi and introduced them to the American market. Fendi handbags can be seen on the arms of many stars and their signature bags like the spy, buckled B bag and embellished bucket bag have long waiting lines.

The Fendi handbags are pricy, classy handbags and there are a number of designs for one to choose from. Being quite pricy and on the top end in designer bags one should be careful in purchasing these handbags. The Fendi patent shoulder bag is a large classy bag with an optional shoulder strap. Many women prefer to carry this bag as an oversized clutch bag without the strap. The Fendi borderline clutch is a beautiful evening bag and the color range of these bags are quite distinctive. The Fendi Doctor Frame B bag is a rainbow colored bag that has got quite a few mixed reviews about it. It is the size of the bag that draws women to purchase it as if it were in a smaller size it would look like a school girl's bag. The Fendi Artist bag is another one of Fendi's innovations. This bag allows one to make designs of their choice right on the bag with markers or paint. At over a $1000 this white handbag is for artists who would like to see their own designs on a handbag.

The Fendi patent leather handbag has been around for a while since it arrived and now is available in a variety of colors and designs. The Fendi rainbow clutch is another controversial clutch bag from Fendi with some women liking the bold colors of the bag and others not liking the colors of the bag. There are a number of Fendi clutch bags and other bags also. The Fendi spy handbags have been quite a favorite with fashioners since they were launched and the Fendi spy red python handbag tote bag is one of the favorite bags in this line of Fendi spy handbags. For women who like to purchase and use expensive designer bags Fendi offers a large variety. If one purchases a Fendi handbag from their web site the bag is shipped directly from Italy.

There are handbag and purse blogs and experts who can give one tips about purchasing an authentic designer handbag and what to look out for in fake designer bags. Auction sites on the internet like eBay have been used by dubious sellers for selling fake designer handbags as authentic. With millions of transactions taking place daily the people at eBay cannot be held responsible for anyone using their site to sell a fake product.

It is easy to locate Fendi stores in America by visiting the Fendi website and using the store locator to find a Fendi store close to where one is located. One example would be to use it to find a Fendi handbag store locator south Florida. Fendi handbags along with other Fendi products are sold from their own outlets and one can find these outlets on the web. Like other designer bags Fendi handbag replicas are also quite freely sold on the internet.

Fendi like all Italian designer products are known for their top quality, classy design and workmanship. Of course the price puts them in a class of their own.