As the name implies, baguette handbags tend to resemble a loaf of French bread. They are typically narrow, long, and small, and feature a shoulder strap, although they are often carried under the arm. Because of their smaller size, they are most appropriate for parties, restaurants and special occasions.

It all started with the Fendi baguette, which was initially launched in 1997. Its claim to fame is its popularity with Carrie Bradshaw in the hit TV show Sex and the City. Many styles and colors of this bag have been produced through the years, all the way from canvas to crocodile. It has been more than 10 years since the launch of the first Fendi baguette handbags in 1997, but it remains as popular today as it was a decade ago.