In the world of luxury fashion, few names carry as much weight as FENDI. Founded in 1925 in Rome by Adele and Edoardo Fendi, the fashion house began as a family-run fur and leather boutique. A century later, FENDI is synonymous with Italian elegance and innovation, famed for its seamless blend of craftsmanship and creativity. From the Baguette—the original “It bag” of the late ’90s—to the Peekaboo, the luxury brand has created statement bags with truly iconic designs.
Now, as it celebrates its 100th anniversary, FENDI pays tribute to its heritage with two standout pieces for Fall/Winter 2025-26: the return of the celebrated Spy Bag for women and the refined Lui Bag for men.
First introduced in 2005, under the creative direction of Silvia Venturini Fendi, the Spy Bag was an instant sensation, becoming a celebrity staple and a symbol of mid-2000s fashion. Known for its playful yet mysterious nature, the bag features a secret compartment hidden under its flap—a clever design choice inspired by the intimacy of what one carries inside their handbag.
For Fall/Winter 2025-26, the FENDI Spy Bag is reimagined for a whole new generation. Maintaining its distinctive silhouette and twisted handles, the centenary version is crafted with sumptuous leather, shearling, and even mink inlay, celebrating the house’s unparalleled mastery of materials.
The bag is offered in two sizes, Regular and Small. The Regular has a shoulder wearability and an added D-Ring to attach charms, while the Small is designed to be carried by hand, or crossbody and on the shoulder with the removable and adjustable strap.
Its palette is as delicious as it is luxurious: chocolate brown, dark honey, and classic black for the smooth leather options, paired with sorbet shades like dusty macaron pink, mint green, and sorbetto yellow for the Small version. Shearling variants come in earthy shades of tartufo and beige, while eel leather variants mimic FENDI’s signature Pequin stripes in olive or wine. It also comes in exclusively designed mink inlay in a chevron pattern and milk-coloured embroidered astrakhan fur. It is, in every sense, a modern heirloom: deeply nostalgic yet undeniably forward-looking.
While the Spy Bag revives a cult classic, the FENDI Lui Bag speaks to the modern man’s dynamic lifestyle. Originally launched in 2016, the Lui returns with a streamlined design that blends high fashion with effortless practicality. This lightweight double-zipped messenger bag is both functional and versatile—perfect for the man constantly on the move.
The Lui Bag is offered in three size options: Large, Medium, and Small, with each designed for seamless transitions between work, travel and leisure. The Large version offers a tablet-friendly interior and ultimate versatility, while the Medium and Small provide both cross-body and hand carry options.
Expertly crafted by FENDI’s leathergoods artisans, the extra-light and functional construction with a leather bottom is emphasised by carefully chosen materials in a palette of neutrals, ranging from timeless blacks to browns, enhancing both its inherent softness and simplicity.
Its material range tells a story of quiet luxury: supple grained leather with palladium hardware exudes understated elegance, padded nylon jacquard with tonal FFs for a sporty twist, and lustrous eel leather with a chevron inlay for a touch of artisanal glamour. The subtle FF metal detail on the side, as well as the bag’s dual-strap versatility make the Lui Bag an elegant yet practical companion.
Launched globally last July in FENDI boutiques and online, the Spy and Lui Bags symbolise FENDI’s ability to honour its past while embracing the future. They successfully merge craftsmanship with modernity—a fitting tribute to 100 years of Italian luxury.
