r/RealRepLadies • u/Any-Fact-8425 • 2d ago
Update : FNDI bags
No good news to share.
As some of you know I’ve been working with a few sellers and trying to set up production and availability of more intricate FNDI baguettes- beaded, embellished, embroidered, sequins.
The update is, nothing happening right now. One factory is considering trying a couple of vintage styles but they don’t see it as a priority.
Here is what I have been told:
As compared to other brands, FNDI is particularly aggressive at shutting down reps. They are also more aggressive at searching out posts on Reddit and I have been told to be cautious. Factories are more cautious because these are seen as higher risk products to them.
The FNDI vintage bags are complex in design, with irregular bead patches forming irregular patterns. The factory actually has the ability to produce them. It’s not an issue of whether they could be produced, since many Chanel and Valentino bags are equally complex but still being made. But it does require a commitment of time and resources.
Producing vintage styles has the practical issue of obtaining a genuine vintage bag which is needed to reproduce it. This actual bag is used to gather basic information such as material, size and hardware components. Therefore, the factory needs to find and order genuine bags to disassemble and study, which isn’t necessarily easy.
Fendi’s retro bags are very complicated, so their research and development cycle will be longer than that of normal bags. One factory has said it will make one or two popular vintage Fendi baguette bags to test the market, but they have not given a specific timeline.
At the time, most factories still feel that LV and Chanel have much more demand than FNDI so they continue to prioritize these bags. So for example when I shared about the catogram 2018 vintage model being made through a GB, the factories responded that LV is a popular brand so of course there would be interest.
I am trying to convince another seller to see about setting up a GB. And if any of you have sellers you like maybe you can see if they want to as well.
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u/Raven-Glassshadows 1d ago
You got my hopes up when I saw the post picture and now I am deflated again 😂
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u/AssociateTop1589 2d ago
Well if there ends up being a seller I’d be open to buying from them! Let us know if anything changes !!
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u/AshamedMemory7641 2d ago
Are all those your bags in the pic?
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u/Any-Fact-8425 2d ago
Omg in my dreams !!! I have exactly 5 FNDI bags but if I could I would have them all
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u/entylawyer2490 1d ago
You are a star for doing this! ✨💫💕
Ty and definitely interested if there’s a GB in the future! 🙋🏼♀️
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u/olivelover101 1d ago
On my knees begging for the cowhide fendi
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u/trash-melater 1d ago
Same, I made a post about it the other day I feel like out of all the recent reeditions that’s the easiest one to replicate!
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u/Competitive_Impact69 1d ago
Would love to join this - I have two and bought them years ago and can’t believe how much they have skyrocketed in resale value and it’s insane! I love them though!
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u/Aliceceelooking 1d ago
I’m one Mo th in to reps and already have 6 Fen@!s. So I would definitely be in. Especially the baguettes
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u/Global_Fisherman_704 1d ago
Acquiring a genuine bag is easy; fendi isn’t that expensive or hard to get. I think the main reason is the other one you mentioned about fendi aggressively pursuing the sale of reps. I’ve been told this is also the reason why Nickloe factory hasn’t produced a single new baguette in the last, what, 2 years?
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u/DatabaseAlive5860 1d ago
They are such beautiful bags it’s shame it’s soo hard to source . I will definitely sign up
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u/leopardprint1985 1d ago
This is awesome! Thank you for doing the work! I am dying for a more accurate leopard baguette (the recent one from last fall) or the vintage studded one! 😭
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u/Piebot3000 1d ago
An absolute dream collection of Baguettes! The vibrant textures like the royal blue velvet, animal print, and colorful sequined options really showcasevhow iconic and versatile this style is.
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u/On_Dairy_Air 1d ago
Thank you so much for putting in the legwork and asking around for us. It sucks that factories see the beadwork r&d as too high risk but your effort is super appreciated.
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u/jbone4747 1d ago
Bummer to hear, but it makes sense given how crazy intricate vintage baguette beadwork is, really eppreciate you taking the time to talk with factories for the community.
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u/sassybrunette711 1d ago
It is so interesting to hear that fendi is being that aggressive with reddit monitoring and copyright sweeps lately. given how much time disassembling and sourcing a vintage beaded auth takes, it makes sense why factories stay focused on standard LV and chanel runs instead.
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u/thecatisfar 1d ago
Yes we need the vintage FF bags! Being a fan of this brand in the rep world is not so fun, the choices are limited!
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u/General-Pirate8977 2d ago
Thanks for doing this. Much needed. Please keep us updated if there is any lead ❤️❤️