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Explain: DIY Fendi

fendi canvas baguette.jpgSince we always read our magazines back to front, the first thing we saw when we opened the new Vogue this weekend, was the $5,500 color-me-mine Fendi.


We stared. We were confused. The limited edition baguette comes with a logo embossed box filled with Pantone markers. Why? Because you’re supposed to color it in yourself.

Some things to think about:

1. A set of 48 Pantone markers costs around $120, and a wooden box maybe $50, which puts the clutch, (made of canvas, mind you), at $5,330.

2. What happens if you screw up? Smudges are inevitable unless you’re a pro, but on a designer bag? Can you use white out on a Fendi baguette? What about a Clorox Bleach Pen?

3. Vogue suggests having an artist friend or family member do the honors. Because everyone has an “artist friend,” right? Maybe Meredith Melling Burke can call Richard Prince or Rubin Toledo for her Fendi coloring bag, but the only artist we know is an ex boyfriend.

4. We actually bought the white heart bag from Erin Fetherston for Target with the intention of doing just this. When it comes in the mail, (hopefully today!), we’re scribbling the lyrics to our favorite Serge Gainsbourg song across the front, and sticking our vintage brooch from Portobello Road on the handle. But we spent $25 on it. If we’d shelled out over five grand, we’d probably just sit and stare at it in fear.

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posted by Jacqueminette

Nov 26, 2007 2:36PM

What a marketing gimmick. And it goes against the whole ethos of the street art movement. Awful, awful, awful.

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posted by Katie H

Nov 26, 2007 2:36PM

My Erin F stuff is coming today too! I broke down and ordered the white bubble coat and a few other things...

I like the heart bags, but I absolutely love your idea. Post a picture?

This DIY Fendi? Maybe the dumbest idea ever. Although it could be a fun way to reconnect with artist ex boyfriends...

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posted by guest

Nov 26, 2007 2:46PM

Well, it is the back of Vogue, which is all about really expensive stuff that you aren't actually expected to buy. I took one look at this and thought "Gee, I really want some pantone markers." Didn't think twice about the purse, although it may be cute to have a child do the drawings.

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posted by guest

Nov 26, 2007 3:08PM

Yikes! That's terrifying...

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posted by Laia

Nov 26, 2007 3:34PM

I absolutely fell in love with this when I saw it. I would definitely buy this if I was filthy rich.

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posted by guest

Nov 26, 2007 5:09PM

I think that what makes this bag so cool is the fact that it is so expensive. If you're shelling out just $25 for a bag that you're already going to decorate because you're creative and arty, well, that's to be expected. But to decorate/deface something that's $5,000+, that's practically performance art.

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posted by kaytied

Nov 27, 2007 12:50PM

love it. wish i had it. truly brilliant.

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posted by guest

Apr 05, 2008 1:02AM

but this is online at Neiman Marcus for $1300 not $5k

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