The embroidered bag saw a tidal wave of resurgence at the turn of the 21st century. Fendi sent a a multitude of embellished and opulent bags down its 1997 Autumn/Winter runway, heralding a new era of the statement t Bagand spelling the end of nineties minimalism, where clean lines and neutral tones were key. The Fendi Baguette quickly became synonymous with joyful maximalism, each new design adorned with evermore embroidery, embossing and hardware, and such is its charm that many of todays designers use embroidery on handbags as a signature look.