Bella Hadid’s style has evolved over the past year, trading her Y2K-inspired casual looks for a more equestrian vibe. One constant, however, is her passion for vintage pieces—from the ’90s silver John Galliano dress she wore in London earlier this year to her early-2000s Christian Dior cowboy boots.
Most recently, at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Hadid showcased an archival item from her extensive vintage bag collection: a leopard-print Fendi Mama Baguette. She paired it with a thematic cowboy hat, a white fringed coat, matching trousers, and a low-slung coin belt. The bag—a larger version of the classic Baguette—seems to be a fairly new addition to her wardrobe, as the supermodel was first seen carrying it during a trip to New York back in January.
“Best weekend. 🤍🔥🐎🍻,” Hadid captioned her Instagram photo dump. The series of images from the Vegas rodeo captured her enjoying the full experience: cheering on her boyfriend, cowboy and riding champion Adan Banuelos, eating corn dogs, and taking in the amusements. It was a true yeehaw kind of day, and somehow, the coveted vintage accessory fit the arena’s atmosphere as perfectly as it would on the arm of an It-girl in New York’s West Village.
Made famous by Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw, the Baguette’s popularity shows no signs of fading. The bag remains one of the most sought-after designs on the vintage market today. “Few bags captured 2025’s mood quite like the Fendi Baguette,” Break Archive’s Gabriel Rylka tells Vogue. “With a new wave of Sex and the City nostalgia and the resurgence of late-’90s and early-’00s styling, clients have been revisiting the silhouette in every fabric and finish.”
Other famous fans of the Fendi Baguette include Lily Collins, who was photographed carrying a purple sequin version—the exact style seen on Carrie in And Just Like That—during the Emily in Paris press tour this month. Want one? We don’t blame you. Bella Hadid is channeling exactly what Bradshaw herself famously declared: “It’s not a bag, it’s a Baguette!”
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs Bella Hadids Vintage Leopard Print Bag
Q1 Wait what bag are we talking about
A Its a specific vintage Fendi Baguette bag in a leopardprint fabric It became famous because Sarah Jessica Parkers character Carrie Bradshaw carried it in Sex and the City Supermodel Bella Hadid later brought it back into the spotlight by wearing it frequently
Q2 Why is this bag such a big deal
A Its a pop culture icon On SATC it symbolized Carries unique fearless style Decades later Bella Hadid wearing it created a full circle fashion moment proving the bags timeless appeal and sparking a major revival of both the Baguette style and leopard print
Q3 Is it actually a Fendi bag
A Yes its a vintage Fendi Baguette The Baguette is Fendis iconic shoulder bag first introduced in 1997 The specific one Carrie and Bella used is from the late 90searly 2000s
Q4 Can I buy the exact same bag
A You can look for the same vintage model but its rare and expensive Its a highly soughtafter collectors item Youll need to search specialized vintage retailers auction sites like eBay or luxury resale platforms like The RealReal or Vestiaire Collective
Q5 How much does it cost
A As a vintage designer icon prices vary greatly based on condition You can expect to pay anywhere from 1500 to over 4000 on the resale market for an authentic version in good condition
Q6 Did Fendi rerelease this exact bag because of the hype
A Not the exact vintage one but yes Due to the renewed demand Fendi has released new versions of the leopardprint Baguette in recent years as part of their reeditions and collaborations
Q7 Whats the difference between the vintage one and the new rereleases