It all began with the Baguette bag, designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi in 1997, taking inspiration from the way a baguette of bread is carried under the arm in France. 23 years later and the Baguette-style bag remains adored by fashion lovers the world over, carried under the shoulder by its shorthand strap or held in the hand like a clutch.

Fendi Baguette FF-jacquard shoulder bag; HK$15,470.00 at harveynichols.com

Fendi Baguette FF-jacquard shoulder bag; HK$15,470.00 at harveynichols.com

Saint Laurent Leather Kate baguette bag; HK$10,605 at farfetch.com

Saint Laurent Leather Kate baguette bag; HK$10,605 at farfetch.com

Bottega Veneta Chain pouch shoulder bag; HK$34,847 at farfetch.com

Bottega Veneta Chain pouch shoulder bag; HK$34,847 at farfetch.com

Prada Sidonie leather shoulder bag; HK$23,800 at farfetch.com

Prada Sidonie leather shoulder bag; HK$23,800 at farfetch.com

Burberry Alice logo-plaque shoulder bag; HK$17,860 at farfetch.com

Burberry Alice logo-plaque shoulder bag; HK$17,860 at farfetch.com

Tom Ford Medium 001 Matelassé leather shoulder bag; HK$16,881 at harrods.com

Tom Ford Medium 001 Matelassé leather shoulder bag; HK$16,881 at harrods.com

Givenchy GV3 small leather shoulder bag; HK$13,290.00 at harveynichols.com

Givenchy GV3 small leather shoulder bag; HK$13,290.00 at harveynichols.com

Coach Embroidered baguette bag; HK$3,338 at farfetch.com

Coach Embroidered baguette bag; HK$3,338 at farfetch.com