Fendi introduced the Defender in Autumn/Winter 2018, a protective cover for the bag.

Adorned with the signature metal fastener, this adaptation derived its design cues from vintage doctor’s bags. Under Silvia’s visionary development, the Peekaboo has grown a thriving line of infinite styles in a buffet of sizes, colours and material combinations (includes Fendi’s distinguished Selleria leather, fur embellishments and even woven raffia) season after season for 12 years and running.įive years after its launch, a Peekaboo for men was presented in Autumn/Winter 2014. On the other hand, the bag – with its playful mix-and-match juxtaposition of interior colours and textures against the exterior – also aptly expresses the idea of dualism, a valued house code.

It also alludes to the captivating allure of a discreet woman who hides the most precious parts of herself, before a gradual reveal. It is an endearing description of the bag’s open flap that seems to let you in for a closer look into its contents. Silvia followed this strategy with the Peekaboo, endowing a touch of whimsy to the top-handle bag with a classic uptown, ladylike swish by giving it the catchy name of the hide-and-seek game. The unexpected, witty moniker played a role in propelling the bag to international success and iconic status, while highlighting the house’s fun and fabulous characteristics. The first accessory to have its own name was christened as it was designed to be carried under the arm like the long loaf of bread. Silvia Venturini Fendi, Artistic Director of Accessories, had already scored a hit with the Baguette. The original Peekaboo prototype arrived in Fendi’s studio in Rome on before making its debut in the Spring/Summer 2009 collection. The latest edition offers two other sizes, East-West (a smaller rendition) and Pochette (a mini variation that doubles as a clutch, with the option of a chain shoulder strap), underscoring the multifaceted versatility produced from a subtle redesign. Extra points for the ingenious side gussets that form a new accordion frame structure, devised to afford a more spacious interior. These pockets on the Medium size (fits a 13-inch MacBook Pro) are detachable, and come in a host of eight colours and leather options from lamb to exotic skins such as python, so you can change pockets as you like. The dip is more open here, depicting a broader smile to reveal inner pockets that you can personalise with hot stamped initials. Characterised by refined craftsmanship, luxurious materials, bold innovation and fun vibes, it takes what we love of the Peekaboo and gives it a clever twist.Ī streamlined front flap makes it easier to create the “smile”. Unveiled at the Autumn/Winter 2020 womenswear runway show, the Peekaboo ISeeU (isn’t the cheeky name an instant mood-lifter?) is the latest incarnation in the legend’s perennial evolution. Now let’s see them turn into grins as Fendi introduces the next generation in the Peekaboo line. Just like how fashion delights with the promise of happier times, spotting the cheerful smile of a Peekaboo leads to more smiles too.

Smiling in the masked world of Covid-19 often translates to smizing, or leaving your Peekaboo to convey the expression. With humour adopted as a balm in these trying times, the iconic Fendi bag with the smile takes on a fresh resonance.

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