Okay, so, I’ve been seeing this Fendi Mon Tresor bag everywhere lately, and I’m kinda obsessed. I mean, it’s got that classic Fendi vibe, but it’s also kinda fresh and modern, you know? So the other day, I finally decided to pull the trigger and try to make a copy of it. A perfect copy, mind you.
First things first, I needed to get the right materials. The original is made of this fancy calfskin leather, which is, like, way out of my budget. After looking at some bags at local stores I realized that real leather was not an option, the prices were insane! I also looked for some online sources for the leather but the problem was the same, so I decided to use a good leather substitute I found at a fabric store downtown. I opted for a material that had a similar texture and feel. It took me a while, but I found this really nice, high-quality material that was kinda close.
Next, I started studying the bag. I mean, really studying it. I looked at every picture I could find online, I watched some videos of people carrying it, I read all about the Fendi’s history, their first boutique, how they started with the handbags shop and the fur workshop, and their fame for their craftmanship and elegance. I also found something about the Fendi Baguette popularity because of the Sex and the City appearances and the value retention, pretty impressive. All in all, I took tons of notes about the stitching, the hardware, the little F is Fendi logo, everything. I even went to a Fendi store and pretended I was interested in buying one just so I could get a closer look. Don’t judge me, okay? It was for research purposes!
Then came the hard part: actually making the thing. I’m not gonna lie, it was a struggle. I’ve done some DIY projects before, but this was a whole other level. Cutting the leather substitute was tricky, sewing it was even trickier, and getting all the little details right was a total nightmare. I messed up a bunch of times and had to start over more than once. But I kept at it, and let me tell you, there were moments of pure frustration. There was a lot of cursing involved, I won’t lie. There were times when I almost threw the whole thing out the window.
But you know what? After days and days of work, I finally finished it. And let me tell you, it turned out pretty darn good. Okay, maybe it’s not a perfect copy. The stitching is a little wonky in some places, and the logo is not 100% perfect but it was hand-painted, give me a break. But honestly, it’s pretty darn close.
- Making a designer bag is HARD. Those luxury brands are not charging insane prices just for fun.
- Patience is key. I don’t know how many times I wanted to give up, but I kept going and it was worth it.
- There are some really good material substitutes out there. If you’re on a budget like me, don’t be afraid to get creative.
- I’m pretty proud of myself! I set a goal, and I achieved it. And I learned a lot along the way.
Things I learned in this process
So yeah, that’s my story about copying the Fendi Vitello King F is Fendi Logo Embossed Mini Mon Tresor Bucket Bag. It was a wild ride, but I’m happy I did it. And who knows, maybe I’ll try to copy another designer bag in the future. Any suggestions?