An exceptional and rare Fendi Mini Croissant bag from the F/W 1999 collection, this divine bag features shimmering iridescent blue sequins, intricate beaded detailing and contrasting chocolate brown leather trim. This exact design appeared on the F/W 1999 runway, with a closely related silver version presented in the S/S 1999 collection. The diminutive crescent shaped silhouette is embellished with overlapping rectangular sequins that shift between turquoise, aqua, cobalt and violet, framed by delicate metallic beading. A structured brown leather flap is finished with Fendi's signature oversized FF buckle, while a slender leather shoulder strap and orange satin lining stamped with interior serial code complete the design.

A quintessential example of Fendi's playful late 1990's accessories, the Croissant became an emblem of the era's appetite for irreverent, highly decorative handbags. Similar styles appeared in a 1999 US Vogue editorial and were carried by Carrie Bradshaw in Seasons 2 and 3 of Sex and the City, cementing the design's place in the visual language of turn of the millennium fashion. Comes with third party authentication. Made in Italy.

Reference Photos: (1-2) Fendi F/W 1999 Fashion Show, (3-4) Fendi S/S 1999 Fashion Show, (5) "Hit List" by Steven Meisel for Vogue US January 1999, (6) Sex And The City Season 2, Episode 11 aired August 15, 1999