FENDI announces Silvia Venturini Fendi as Honorary President of Fendi

LVMH owned Roman luxury house FENDI has announced Silvia Venturini Fendi as its Honorary President.

Effective October 1st, in her new role she will focus on supporting FENDI's heritage, while continuing to champion the brand worldwide and promoting the Maison's rich history, exceptional craftsmanship, and the world of Fendi Casa.

The announcement marks a significant transition and comes days after her final runway presentation for Spring/Summer 2026 during the brand's centennial year at Milan Fashion Week.

A third-generation family member and longtime creative force behind the brand, Venturini Fendi is the granddaughter of founders Adele and Edoardo Fendi, and daughter of Paola Fendi (one of the five Fendi sisters who expanded the business in the 1960s). Over three decades, she shaped the Roman maison's aesthetic and commercial success starting in 1992 when she joined as an assistant to the late Karl Lagerfeld in the Artistic Direction. Since 1994 she was responsible of the Accessories and Menswear lines and in October 2024, following Kim Jones' departure, she unified creative direction for all collections.

'These have been truly exciting years, a journey I have walked also in the name of my grandmother Adele, my mother Anna, and her sisters. My heart turns to Karl, an extraordinary master who granted me the honor of working by his side, teaching me the art of sharing, a defining quality in my family's history of women, while guiding me to nurture and protect my own creative vision so that I could then fly on my own. What a wonderful journey it has been, not only creatively but also from a human perspective: first through my bond with Karl Lagerfeld, then with Kim Jones and last but not least with my fantastic team, which over the years has become part of my family,' Silvia Venturini Fendi stated in a press release.

'Since 1992, Silvia has greatly contributed to shape FENDI's creative direction and has been pivotal to the brand's international success. Her vision has guided FENDI from its Roman artisanal roots into the future, culminating in the celebration of the House's 100-year anniversary. I am thrilled to see the new projects that Silvia will lead in her new position, contributing not only to FENDI's legacy and values but the world of Design and Craftsmanship around the world,' Ramon Ros, Chairman and CEO of Fendi stated.

Fendi has further stated that 'a new creative organization will be announced in due time' - indicating an impending restructuring of the maison's creative leadership without immediate details.

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