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Color

Black

Category

Handbags

This rare bag from the Pasta collection, designed by Karl Lagerfeld in the early 1990s, is characterized by its distinctive features: Material: It is crafted from black suede leather. Strap: The bag has a unique black braided cord or rope strap that is heavily embellished with gold-tone accents or hardware designed to look like various types of pasta shapes (e.g., fusilli, rigatoni). Design: The body of the bag often has a gently ruched or a quilted "noodle" design, rather than a structured quilting pattern. Hardware: Authentic Fendi bags from this era, including this model, feature stamped hardware and an engraved "Fendi SAS" plaque inside. This particular style is a highly sought-after vintage piece. Would you like to know more about the history of this specific Fendi collection or perhaps explore current market prices for similar vintage bags? Smaller/Crossbody size (similar to the one pictured): Inches: Approximately 9.8 inches (width) x 7.1 inches (height) x 3.5 inches (depth). Centimeters: Approximately 25 cm (width) x 18 cm (height) x 9 cm (depth) The exact weight of a vintage Fendi Pasta bag varies a standard size weighs about 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg). Key Features Design & Material: The bag is crafted from suede and features a distinctive wave-like quilted pattern meant to resemble pasta noodles. Hardware: A defining feature is the gold-tone hardware, which includes accents shaped like various pasta types, such as spiral fusilli or macaroni elbow shapes, typically found on the handles or strap. Interior: The interior is typically lined with smooth leather contains at least one internal zip pocket for smaller items. Closure: The bag can feature a top zipper closure with a Fendi pull or a magnetic flap closure. Strap Versatility: Depending on the specific model (shoulder bag or tote), it can have a single decorative shoulder strap or dual handles, sometimes offering enough length to be worn crossbody. The bag you have features the C-13401 serial number, consistent with this vintage line.