Fendi bolero/cardigan by Karl Lagerfeld circa 2005
By Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
FENDI - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 2005 under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Short
Fendi bolero/cardigan by Karl Lagerfeld circa 2005
By Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
FENDI - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 2005 under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Short
FENDI Limited Edition Spy Bag Exotic Velvet Hand-Embroidery Crystals FW 2005
By Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
The Fendi Spy Bag is popular among celebrities like Bella Hadid, Rihanna, Paris and Nikki Hilton
Fancy Fendi Clutch Bag 2005
By Fendi
Located in Vienna, AT
A very fancy Fendi Clutch Bag in Silver-Grey with shimmering Rainbow colours in very good condition
Fendi Lizard Squirrel And Faux Pearls Embellished Handbag Fall 2005
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
Very special Fendi handbag. Mix lizard skin fully embellished with faux pearls. Removable
FENDI Size 40 Panama Tortuga Ambra SS 2005 Brown Textured Leather Zip Up Jacket
By Fendi
Located in San Francisco, CA
FENDI SS 2005 "Panama Tortuga Ambra" jacket comes in a brown textured leather featuring a mini
FENDI A/W 2005 KARL LAGERFELD Purple Cashmere Detachable Rex Fur Collar Coat
By Karl Lagerfeld, Fendi
Located in Thiensville, WI
Fendi A/W 2005, designed by Karl Lagerfeld, purple cashmere coat. Ruffle collar. Removable Rex
Fendi Black Tan Pequin Magic Striped Velvet Top Handle Bag Handbag
By Fendi
Located in Rome, Rome
certificate will be provided at no further cost Beautiful 'Magic' Top handle bag by Fendi, from the 2005
New Rare Fendi Squirrel Fall 2005 Shearling Runway Bag $3950
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Rare Fendi Bag Fall 2005 $3950 Brand New With Tags Front Squirrel Motif Red Shearling Accents * Red
FENDI Limited Edition Squirrel Spy Bag Velvet Hand-Embroidery Crystals FW 2005
By Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
The Fendi Spy Bag is popular among celebrities like Bella Hadid, Rihanna, Paris and Nikki Hilton
UNWORN Fendi Spy Bag Floral Hand-Embroidery Hand-Painted Black Crystals 2005
By Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
The Fendi Spy Bag is popular among celebrities like Bella Hadid, Rihanna, Paris and Nikki Hilton
FENDI Limited Edition Spy Bag Exotic Velvet Hand-Embroidery Crystals FW 2005
By Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
The Fendi Spy Bag is popular among celebrities like Bella Hadid, Rihanna, Paris and Nikki Hilton
Rare FENDI Limited Edition Spy Bag Hand-Embroidery Exotic Lizard Skin FW 2005
By Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
The Fendi Spy Bag is popular among celebrities like Bella Hadid, Rihanna, Paris and Nikki Hilton
Fendi Rabbit Fur Knit Crop Jacket SS 2005
By Fendi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld Crop Jacket Made in Italy SS 2005 Macrame style grey knit Hot pink
2005 Limited Edition Fendi Squirrel Velvet Spy Bag
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
It is rare to come across this particular Fendi Squirrel Spy bag. It was first seen in 2005/2006
Fendi Red Grey Sheared Mink Fur A/W 2005 Collection Coat It 42 uk 10
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
Stunning Fendi mink coat in a dip dye grey and red colour Made in luxurious sheared mink, this
Fendi Brown Crocodile Spy Hobo
By Fendi
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Spy is an iconic style from Fendi, designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi and released in 2005. It
Fendi Brown Pebbled Leather Spy Bag
By Fendi
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Spy is an iconic style from Fendi, designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi and released in 2005
Fendi Brown Pebbled Leather Spy Bag
By Fendi
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Spy is an iconic style from Fendi, designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi and released in 2005
Fendi Brown Pebbled Leather Spy Bag
By Fendi
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Spy is an iconic style from Fendi, designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi and released in 2005
Fendi Brown/Tan Pebbled Leather Large Spy Bag
By Fendi
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Spy is an iconic style from Fendi, designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi and released in 2005
Celine Wrap Bodycon Dress
By Celine
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous red jersey dress from Celine. It has a wide V neckline, 3/4 length sleeves and a wrapped ruched bodice. The dress is semi fitted through to the hips then falls straight ...
Fendi Cappotto Reversibile in Visone Golden, Nuovo con Cartellino
By Fendi
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Un capolavoro assoluto della pellicceria italiana firmato Fendi, questo magnifico cappotto in visone golden rappresenta una delle creazioni più ricercate e rare della Maison. Un mode...
Black Beaded Cardigan
Located in Alford, MA
Black cardigan from the 1950s-'60s embellished with black beads and sequins. Sweater composition is lambswool, angora and nylon and has tiny spherical buttons. Lined. Retailed by Gim...
Roberto Cavalli 2011 s/s fringes low cut mini dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Roberto Cavalli 2011 s/s fringes low cut mini dress Fringed dress with alligator/snake print from the iconic 2011S/S collection. The low-cut dress has an asymmetric style and is cra...
F/W 1998 Givenchy by Alexander McQueen Runway Sheer Black Lace Blue Stretch Gown
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Alexander McQueen's Fall/Winter 1998 "Blade Runner" collection for Givenchy, this sheer black lace gown features striking a blue underlay. Inspired by the retro-futuristic costu...
Spectacular Alexander McQueen Runway Gown Black Silk Lace Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
As if conjured from midnight sea-spray, this Spring/Summer 2012 Alexander McQueen gown unfurls like a dark bloom caught in motion. The bodice - sculpted close to the torso -disappear...
GUCCI Blue Red Calfskin Leather Web Crystal Embellished Sandals Slides
By Alessandro Michele, Gucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
GUCCI Blue Red Calfskin Leather Web Crystal Embellished Sandals Slides Brand / Manufacturer: Gucci Style: Slides Color(s): Black, blue and red Unmarked Materials (feel of): Leath...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 1999 Black Cream Shearling Sherpa Panel Jacket Coat
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 1999 Black Cream Shearling Sherpa Panel Jacket Coat Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 1999 Designer: Alexander McQueen Sty...
$675Sale Price|22% Off
Size: Size Small
Chanel Cashmere Blue & Green Gilt Metal Logo Button Cardigan circa 1990
By Chanel
Located in University City, MO
Chanel Luxurious cashmere blue & green gilt logo button cardigan c. 1990 The stylish Chanel cardigan is constructed with plush double-ply cashmere The cashmere cardigan is designed...
2004 Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sculpted Quilted Leather Jacket
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sculpted Quilted Leather Jacket with Fur Tassel Belt, c. 2004 A rare and highly evocative Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauch...
Oscar de la Renta Navy and Bright Blue Patchwork Tweed Pencil Skirt Resort 2012
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta deep navy (almost black) and sky blue pencil skirt with tweed patchwork appliqué with sky blue and silver accents. Very slight asymmetric back hem due to the patchw...
Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Manfred Thierry Mugler distilled the drama of midnight velvet and the intrigue of bare skin into this impossibly rare devoré cocktail dress: a piece that feels less like clothing and...
Vivienne Westwood Convertible Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood Gold Label, Vivienne Westwood
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous olive wool jacket from Vivienne Westwood's Gold label line. It has multiple straps emanating from the shoulders, front and back which can be configured in numerous ways pl...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bustier Color Block Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bustier Plunged Décolleté Color Block Bodycon Mini Dress Size: M Condition: Excellent
Thierry Mugler Fall 1992 Red Runway Suit Jacket Skirt Museum Worthy
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Iconic rare Collectors Piece. Famously presented on the Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1992 GLAMOUR PUNK-THE RITZ Collection Runway as well as worn by the gorgeous Monica Bellucci on t...
$14,394
Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lamb & Twill Jacquard Cropped Jacket, FW 2006
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano cropped jacket from the Fall-Winter 2006 collection in deep burgundy. Constructed with hair-on lamb forming a wide shawl collar and overlapping front ...
Like other major European luxury fashion houses, Fendi started small. Adele Casagrande was an Italian creative who loved fashion and sold leather and fur accessories from a tiny workshop she opened in Rome in 1918. However, after marrying Edoardo Fendi in 1925, her business model was altered dramatically. Together, the couple changed the boutique’s name to Fendi and moved into a bigger storefront, which quickly became the favorite shop of women all over Italy’s capital city for furs and leathers, such as handbags, coats and accessories.
As time moved on for Adele and Edoardo, the couple began to distribute more responsibility to their five daughters, who assumed management of the company during the 1950s. Fendi’s audience broadened and its profitability has soared over the years, owing to the brand’s fresh perspective on fashion world happenings and innovative sensibility.
The maison also has a distinctive relationship with old-world Italian craftsmanship. The Selleria bags were the work of master saddlers in Rome, and Fendi partnered with lace artisans in southern Italy as well as craftsmen in the east trained in the intrecciato (intertwined) technique (an idea that Adele introduced during the 1940s), which, in Fendi’s case, sees an interwoven leather fabric integrated in the creation of its handbags, countering leather’s traditional rigidity with a bag that is soft, versatile and fitted with an alluring slouchy curve.
It wasn’t until 1965, however, when a young German designer named Karl Lagerfeld took the creative helm that Fendi became a world-renowned fashion house. In fact, Lagerfeld, who produced four to five collections yearly for the brand, is credited with creating Fendi’s instantly recognizable double-F logo (which stands for “Fun Furs”) in “less than five seconds.” Until Lagerfeld started designing for the brand, fur was a material mostly associated with heavy coats that few people actually wore. Lagerfeld reimagined fur in creative ways, using it as an accent on purses, cuffs on dress sleeves and collars on wool coats.
Over the ensuing years, Fendi has broken into the home-goods market with Fendi Casa and has become synonymous with luxury fashion, producing such pieces as the iconic Baguette, which was rendered ever popular on the television series Sex and the City. In fact, an entire episode during the third season was dedicated to the “original It bag,” a slim accessory tapered in a manner that recalls its namesake, designed in 1997 by Adele and Edoardo’s granddaughter Silvia Venturini Fendi, who was named creative director of accessories three years earlier.
Perhaps just as well known as its vintage Baguette handbags and creative use of fur is the brand’s devotion to its Italian roots. In 2013, Fendi donated more than 2 million euros to restore Rome’s Trevi Fountain, and when it was reopened to visitors, Fendi hosted its Autumn/Winter 2017 show on top of the landmark.
Fendi was a family-controlled brand until 1999 and is now owned by LVMH. In late 2020, British fashion designer Kim Jones was named the house’s artistic director for womens wear.
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