FENDI has announced that, effective October 1st, Silvia Venturini Fendi will assume the role of Honorary President of the Roman house. The appointment follows her long and distinguished creative tenure, which included guiding the women’s collections during FENDI’s centennial year. In her new capa
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A third-generation member of the founding family, Silvia Venturini Fendi has been integral to the brand’s story. Since 1992 she worked alongside Karl Lagerfeld in the artistic direction of the house, and from 1994 onwards she led Accessories and Menswear. Most recently, she also oversaw the Women’s collections, steering FENDI through milestones that reaffirmed its place on the global fashion stage.
Reflecting on her journey, Silvia said: “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.”
Ramon Ros, Chairman and CEO of FENDI, praised her contribution: “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.”
A new creative organization for FENDI is expected to be announced in the near future, marking the next chapter for the house while Silvia continues her enduring bond with the Maison in her honorary role.
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I love Silvia it is a shame she has agreed to this but what is likely this was an LVMH plan all along and Silvia had no say whatsoever 😢