Choose the opening you want to use
Picture taking out your phone while wearing the bag. Would you rather lift a flap, open a turn-lock, or pull a zip? Start there before choosing a colour.
Baguette for a slim flap shape
The black nappa Baguette has a magnetic flap and detachable handle and shoulder strap. Try it first if you want a horizontal bag close to the body, but open it while wearing it: make sure your arm does not get in the way. Crossbody carry is an option on this version, so do not rule it out just because of its short handle.
Peekaboo for separating your belongings
The Peekaboo ISeeU Small divides its interior with a rigid partition and closes with turn-locks. Choose it if you want to keep belongings in separate compartments. If you carry one bulky pouch, check whether it fits comfortably in a single side; the divider cannot be treated as spare packing space.
By The Way for a zipped Boston shape
The brown By The Way Selleria Medium has a zip opening and an unlined interior. Try it if you prefer reaching into a bag from above without lifting a flap. Check that you can see and retrieve the item at the bottom without emptying the bag.
These illustrations explain the general shapes. Use the linked product photographs to check actual closures and details, not the illustrated hardware.
Compare your contents with the exact version
“Small” and “Medium” are not enough to make this choice. Here are three reference versions, with dimensions in width × height × depth:
- Baguette, black nappa: 27 × 15 × 6 cm.
- Peekaboo ISeeU Small, dove grey calfskin: 27 × 21 × 11 cm.
- By The Way Selleria Medium, brown multicolour: 29 × 17 × 13 cm.
These are external measurements, not usable internal volume. The two 27 cm bags are a good reminder to look beyond width: an opening and a compartment must also accommodate your belongings.
Bring your usual wallet, phone with its case and your bulkiest essential. Put them in together, close the bag without forcing it, then retrieve the phone. If a notebook or tablet is essential, test that exact object rather than relying on a size label.
Still deciding how small you can go? The handbag size guide helps frame that question; use the chosen Fendi version’s dimensions and a packing check for the final decision.
Check the strap with the clothes you wear
All three reference versions allow shoulder or crossbody carry, but their straps are not equivalent. Fendi lists 90 cm for the Baguette, 96–111 cm for the Peekaboo and 63–93 cm for the By The Way. Those are total strap lengths, not vertical drops.
Try the bag with your usual coat and the contents you plan to carry. Walk, sit and reach for the closure. Keep a candidate only if it sits where you want without forcing you to hold it in place.
For an online purchase, ask for the included strap’s adjustment range and a clear photo of its attachments. A model name alone does not tell you which strap comes with that particular bag, especially second-hand.
Turn your shortlist into one purchase
- Keep Baguette first if its flap and slim shape are the features you want, and your essential load fits without changing what you carry.
- Keep Peekaboo first if the divided interior helps you organise things and neither compartment obstructs your largest item.
- Keep By The Way first if a zipped opening suits your routine and the actual strap works on your body.
If two pass, try both with the same everyday outfit and contents. Choose the one you find easier to open and carry. If neither passes, reconsider the size before settling for a favourite name.
Before paying, match the listing to its exact size, material and included accessories. For a used bag, request clear photographs of the interior, corners, closure and strap attachments, and read the seller’s condition description and return terms. Treat these as purchase checks, not proof of authenticity.
Sources
- Fendi Baguette, black nappa
- Fendi Peekaboo ISeeU Small, dove grey calfskin
- Fendi By The Way Selleria Medium, brown multicolour
Specifications here belong to these versions, not every bag carrying the same family name.
How this guide was built
Written by AI for Chexlow, using Fendi’s official descriptions of three identified bag versions. The guide turns their specifications into shopping checks; it is not a hands-on comparison or a prediction of wear or resale value.
Edited by the Chexlow team · Images are AI-generated illustrations