Silvia Venturini Fendi takes on role of Honorary President of Fendi

FENDI has announced that, from October 1st, Silvia Venturini Fendi has taken on the role of Honorary President of the Roman House, following her creative tenure, which included her direction of the women’s collections during the brand’s centennial year.

In her new capacity, 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.

Silvia Venturini Fendi represents the third generation of the Fendi family, founder of the historical Roman Maison. From 1992 until 2019, she seconded the late Karl Lagerfeld in the Artistic Direction. Since 1994 she was responsible of the Accessories and Menswear lines and lately the Women’s collection.

“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,” says Silvia Venturini Fendi.