Fendi's $10,000 Baguette bag sparks backlash over its Navratri-like design
- Fendi’s new Baguette bag, priced near $10,000, has drawn criticism for resembling traditional Navratri aesthetics.
- Part of Fendi’s Fall/Winter 2026-27 collection, the bag uses 39,500 beads and 475 mirrors but gives no India credit.
- Fendi never officially called it a “Navratri edition”, though social media posts linked its design to the Indian festival.
- The bag’s connection to Mumbai’s Chanakya atelier has raised questions over credit for the Indian artisans behind it.
- Luxury brands including Prada and Ralph Lauren have also faced criticism over using Indian-inspired designs without crediting their craft origins.
Source: firstpost.com
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