Okay, so, a while back, I got this itch to get my hands on a Fendi Zucca Nappa Tortuga Small Spy Tobacco Moro bag. You know, the one with the classic Fendi “FF” logo all over it? Yeah, that one. I’ve always been a sucker for that vintage, Y2K vibe, and this bag just screams it. So, I started my hunt.
First things first, I scoured the internet. I mean, where else do you start these days, right? I spent hours, days even, browsing through all sorts of online stores. Some of them were selling used bags, others were claiming to have new ones. The prices were all over the place, from a few hundred bucks to a couple of grand. It was a bit overwhelming, to be honest.
Then I tried to determine whether it was a genuine bag. I found some info online: check the stitching. Genuine Fendi has perfect stitching. Every thread is in place, and the spacing is even. The fake one? Not so much. The stitching is uneven, messy. And, if the thread color is different from the bag’s material, it is a dead giveaway for a fake.
After looking around for a bit, I finally found a seller who seemed legit. They had good reviews, lots of pictures of the bag, and the price was reasonable, around $750. Not cheap, but hey, it’s a Fendi, right? I also remembered to check the bag’s signature Zucca pattern. It’s the interlocked “FF” logo that Karl Lagerfeld designed back in ’65. It’s a pretty big deal and became super popular in the early 2000s.
So I decided to go for it. I pulled the trigger and ordered the bag. Waiting for it to arrive was torture! I was so excited, but also a little nervous. What if it wasn’t what I expected? What if it was a fake? I tried to not let myself get too worked up, but let’s be real, it was hard not to.
Finally, the day arrived. The package was sitting on my doorstep when I got home from work. I ripped it open like a kid on Christmas morning. And there it was, in all its glory. The bag was beautiful. The leather was soft and supple, the color was a rich tobacco brown. And yes, the Zucca pattern was on point.
I checked the stitching like the internet told me to, and it was perfect. Evenly spaced, with matching thread. I examined every inch of the bag, inside and out. This bag had multiple storage areas, all with secure closures. The interior was lined with Zucca FF canvas, just like the real deal. I was over the moon!
Here’s what I found during my little adventure:
- Stitching: Perfect and even on the real deal, messy on fakes.
- Zucca Pattern: The iconic “FF” logo, a must-have for any Fendi fan.
- Price: Varies wildly, but expect to pay a decent amount for an authentic one.
- Material: High-quality leather, usually Nappa.
- Interior: Often lined with Zucca FF canvas.
I’ve been carrying my Fendi Spy bag everywhere since I got it. It’s the perfect size for everyday use, and it goes with pretty much everything. Plus, it’s a total conversation starter. People always ask me about it, and I love telling them the story of how I found it. It’s not just a bag, it’s a piece of fashion history, and I’m so happy to have it in my collection.
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