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.
Find a wide variety of vintage Fendi handbags and purses, clothing and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Fendi Multicolour Fur Scarf
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
- The fox fur stole with tonal silk lining - The interior features orange, white, brown and navy fur - Eyehook closure - Condition: Very Good This pre-owned item is in very good cond...
$295Sale Price|40% Off
New Fendi Beige Rose Inlaid Sunglasses With Case
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Fendi Rose Sunglasses Brand New *Stunning Inlaid Rose Sunglasses * Beige Front & Interior * Inlaid Rose Detail on the Front & Sides * FF Details on Temples * Made in Italy *...
Vintage Gold Fendi Silk Scarf with Decorative Tribal Pottery Vessel Motif
By Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi, Fendi
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Vintage Fendi silk scarf with composition of decorative pottery and sculptural vessels arranged in a grid format. Rendered in warm neutral tones and v...
$1,687Sale Price|25% Off
New Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Ad Runway Fur and Suede Platform Boots Booties Sz 39
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Fendi Fur Boots by Karl Lagerfeld Brand New * Euro: 39 * Stunning Beaver Fur Lines the Front and the Inside of the Boots * Soft Taupe Nubuck Leather * Zips up the Back * 1.25" Front ...
Fendi Foulard Etole Chale Beige Rose Nude Cashmere Precious Stole Scarf Shawl
By Fendi
Located in PARIS, FR
Fendi XXL stole or rectangular shawl in cashmere and silk with a monogram pattern in pink, beige, or nude, featuring a gray fur trim inset in the center. Approximately 75 cm wide x 1...
$297Sale Price|40% Off
New Fendi Tortoise with FF Sides Sunglasses With Case
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
New Fendi Sunglasses with Case Brand New Brown Sunglasses FF Detail at Sides Lightweight Scratch and Impact Resistant Made in Italy 100% UVA/UVB Protection With Case & Cleaning Clo...
$396Sale Price|20% Off
New Fendi White Wayfarer Sunglasses with Case
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
New Fendi White Wayfarer Sunglasses with Case Brand New White Wayfarer Sunglasses Lightweight Scratch and Impact Resistant Made in Italy 100% UVA/UVB Protection With Case & Cleanin...
$1,696Sale Price|30% Off
New Fendi Karl Lagerfeld 2014 Ad Runway Fur Boots Booties Sz 37.5 With Box
By Karl Lagerfeld, Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Fendi Calf Hair Fur Boots Karl Lagerfeld 2014 Brand New With Box * Euro: 37.5 * Stunning Rust Colored Calf Hair Boots * Wrap-Around Straps & Concealed Zip Closure at Sides * 4.25" ...
$198Sale Price|60% Off
New Fendi brown Buckle Sunglasses with Case
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
New Fendi Sunglasses with Case Brand New Brow & Black Sunglasses Fendi Buckle Detail at Sides Lightweight Scratch and Impact Resistant Made in I...
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
New Fendi Beaver Fur and Suede Platform Boots Booties Sz 38.5
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Fendi Fur Boots Brand New * Euro: 38.5 * Stunning Beaver Fur Lines the Front and the Inside of the Boots * Soft Taupe Nubuck Leather * Zips up the Back * 1.25" Front Platform * 4.7...
$1,687Sale Price|25% Off
New Fendi Beaver Fur and Suede Platform Boots Booties Sz 37
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Fendi Fur Boots Brand New * Euro: 37 * Stunning Beaver Fur Lines the Front and the Inside of the Boots * Soft Taupe Nubuck Leather * Zips up the Back * 1.25" Front Platform * 4.75" H...
$1,687Sale Price|25% Off
New Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Ad Runway Fur and Suede Platform Boots Booties Sz 39.5
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Fendi Fur Boots by Karl Lagerfeld Brand New * Euro: 39.5 * Stunning Beaver Fur Lines the Front and the Inside of the Boots * Soft Taupe Nubuck Leather ...
$1,288Sale Price|20% Off
New Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Python Heels Platform Pumps Sz 36
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Stunning Fendi Python Heels Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi Gold FF Toe 100% Python in Nudes, Greens, Grays Size: 36 Heel 5" Front Platform 2" Leather ...
$968Sale Price|20% Off
New Fendi Black Patent Leather Cage Heels Size 38 S/S 2009
By Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Brand New W/ Box * Retail $1210 * Size 38 * Gold Hardware Ankle Adjustable Strap *Black Patent Leather * Leather Insole Heels: 5" Platforms: 0.5"
$297Sale Price|40% Off
New Fendi Off White Sunglasses with Case
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
New Fendi Off White Sunglasses with Case Brand New Gold Hardware Beautiful Off White Frames 59-17-115 Lightweight Scratch and Impact Resistant Made in Italy 100% UVA/UVB Protection ...
New Fendi Unisex Sunglasses with Case
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
New Fendi Men's Sunglasses with Case Brand New Fendi Unisex Brown Sunglasses Snakeskin Front Lightweight Scratch and Impact Resistant Made in Italy 100% UVA/UVB Protection With Case...
$1,625Sale Price|38% Off
New Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Rare Runway Art Deco Leather Fox Fur Booties Pump Sz 40
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New W/ Box Rare Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld F/W 2013 Fox Fur Patent Leather Pump Booties Monster Series Size: 40 White Patent Leather White Pink and Black Fox Fur Art Deco Patent L...
Fendi Shield Sunglasses Gold Mirror Rimless FF 0440/S 001K1 Sport Shades
By Fendi
Located in Miami, FL
- Gold exterior - Rimless lenses - Made in Italy - No Case !!! Condition: The glasses are in overall decent condition with no major imperfections
$297Sale Price|40% Off
New Fendi Black FF Logo Sunglasses with Case
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
New Fendi Black Sunglasses with Case Brand New Fendi FF Logo at Sides Beautiful Black Frames 66-14-125 Lightweight Scratch and Impact Resistant...
$321Sale Price|35% Off
New Fendi Deep Red Rose Inlaid Sunglasses With Case
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Fendi Rose Sunglasses Brand New *Stunning Inlaid Rose Sunglasses * Deep Red Front & Interior * Inlaid Rose Detail on the Front & Sides * FF Details on Temples * Made in Italy * 100%...
$1,500Sale Price|20% Off
New Karl Lagerfeld's 2014 Fendi Springs Collection Cara Delevingne Size 37
By Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi Spring 2014 Collection Brand New With Box Cara Delevingne Wore these heels to open the Show Size 37 PVC, Leather & Enamel Heel Height 4.5" Leather Ins...
New Fendi Monster Bugs Studded Leather Heels Size 38
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Fendi Monster Bugs Leather Heels * Retail $1475 * Size 38 * Silver Adjustable Ankle Strap Silver Studded Leather * Leather Insole Heel 4.5" With Fendi Dust Cover, Box & Extra Heel ...
$297Sale Price|40% Off
New Fendi Gold Aviator Wrap Sunglasses with Case
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
New Fendi Gold Aviator Wrap Sunglasses with Case Brand New Gold & Brown Wrap Sunglasses Faux Leather Accents Lightweight Scratch and Impact Resistant ...
$1,256Sale Price|25% Off
New Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Runway Spring 2014 Heels Sandals Sz 40
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi Brand New with Box & Extra Heel Tips Leather Metal Heels Runway Spring 2014 Stunning Milky Pale Blush Pink Heels: 4.75" Size 40
$297Sale Price|40% Off
New Fendi Black Buckle Leather Sunglasses with Case
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
New Fendi Sunglasses with Case Brand New Black Square Frames Logo & Leather Sides Lightweight Scratch and Impact Resistant Made in Italy 100% UVA...
$693Sale Price|30% Off
New Fendi S/S 2017 Monster Leather Sandals Flats Sz 39
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Stunning Monster Sandals S/S 2017 Runway & Ad Size: 39 White & Blue Leather Heel 0.25" Adjustable Ankle Strap Leather Insole Blue Leather Sole Acrylic Bullets Brand New Wit...
$396Sale Price|20% Off
New Fendi Gold Aviator Sunglasses with Case
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
New Fendi Gold Aviator Sunglasses with Case Brand New Fendi FF Logo at Sides Beautiful Gold Frames Lightweight Scratch and Impact Resistant Made in Italy 100% UVA/UVB Protection Wit...
FENDI dark green acetate 2018 PEEKABOO CAT-EYE Sunglasses FF0266/S
By Fendi
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Fendi Fall/Winter 2018 Peekaboo Cat-Eye Sunglasses in green bring a playful yet sophisticated twist to a classic silhouette. Featuring a bold cat-eye frame in a ...
Fendi Denim Slides with Multi-Colored Embroidered and Beaded Design - 7M
By Fendi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fendi Denim Slides with Multi-Colored Embroidered and Beaded Design - 7M. These slides have a square toe shape and a band over the top of the foot. The band is denim colored and has ...
Fendi Large Rich Silk Crepe di Chine Scarf Accented with Peacocks
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
Fendi's large wonderfully elegant and rich silk crepe di chine scarf is accented with whimsical peacocks on all four corners. And finished with hand-rolled edges. Made in Ita...
$297Sale Price|40% Off
New Fendi White Sunglasses with Case
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
New Fendi Off White Sunglasses with Case Brand New Slight Reflective Lenses FF Sides Beautiful White Frames 58-17-135 Lightweight Scratch and Impact Resistant Made in Italy 100% UVA...
New Vintage Fendi FS 345 Copper Gradient Lens Sunglasses 1980's Germany
By Fendi
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Fendi Monogrammed Sunglasses. New Never Worn Or Displayed. This Item Show Minor Sign Of Wear on the lenses Due To Storage. Made In Italy Measurements Front ...
FENDI, by Karl Lagerfeld and Silvia Venturini, brown, platform heels, Fall 2009
By Fendi
Located in Kingston, NY
FENDI, tri-color calf hair platforms by Karl Lagerfeld and Silvia Venturini Fendi. EU 41, US 9 Heel 6.5"
$239Sale Price|20% Off
Mont Blank Pre Loved 2938 63-13 -130 Black Men's Sunglasses, Made in Italy
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
Mont Blank Pre Loved 2938 63-13 -130 Black men's Sunglasses, Made in Italy Pre Loved sunglasses Full money Back Guaranteed. Monalisa Jewelry Inc. We ar...
Fendi Brown Hair Clip
By Fendi
Located in Paris, FR
Fendi Brown Hair Clip featuring a square gold-tone “FF” logo, a back hair bar-pin fastening. Circa 2000s. 100% acrylique In good vintage condition. Made in Italy. We guarantee you ...
New Vintage Fendi SL7035 Gold Oval 1990 Sunglasses Made in Italy
By Fendi
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Fendi gold & tortoise frame with solid brown ( UV protection ) lenses. Made in Italy. Produced and design in 1990's. New, never worn or displayed. this item may show minor s...
1990s Vintage Italian Fake Tortoise Shell Lucite Sunglasses by Fendi
By Fendi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Gilded metal and fake tortoise lucite Sunglasses designed and manufactured in Italy by Fendi, new lens are in perfect conditions
Fendi Abstract Art Silk Scarf With Box
By Fendi
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Fendi Abstract Art Scarf is in 100% silk and features an abstract, multi color design throughout. Comes with original box.
Fendi Black Leather Crocodile Cowboy Belt, Size 32, Unisex
By Fendi
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
FENDI Black Leather Crocodile Cowboy Belt. Oval shape belt buckle in antiqued brass with crocodile leather inset . Dress up or dress down, this belt can be...
FENDI multi Terazzo & brown Tortoise Sunglasses FF0089/S
By Fendi
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Fendi FF 0089/S oval multicolor terrazzo and brown tortoiseshell sunglasses in acetate with grey gradient lenses. Gold-tone metal temples. Have been worn and are ...
FENDI black & camel wool & cashmere TOUCH OF FUR Muffler Scarf
By Fendi
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic This 100% authentic Fendi Touch of Fur muffler scarf in black wool (55%) and cashmere (45%) is a luxurious cold-weather essential. Featuring plush shearling appliqués ...
$346Sale Price|30% Off
New Fendi Sunglasses With Case
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
New Fendi Sunglasses with Case Brand New Beautiful Sage Gray Wood Inlaid FF Sides Lightweight Scratch and Impact Resistant Made in Italy 100% UV...
Fendi Black Hair Clip
By Fendi
Located in Paris, FR
Fendi Black Hair Clip featuring an oval shape, a bicolor design, a pitted FENDI, a back hair bar-pin fastening. 100% acrylique Circa 2000s. In good vintage condition. Made in Ita...
Fendi New Brown Leather Belt 83 cm
By Fendi
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Fendi Brown leather Belt with gold plated and brown buckle, 83 cm . New with original dust cover.
Fendi Vintage Logo Print Wool Embroidered Pump - Size 5.5
By Fendi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fendi Logo Print Wool Embroidered Pump - Size 5.5 Description: Vintage Leather interior and piping Wool logo fabric Embroidered Leaf and flower Red ...
Fendi Sandales Perles FR38 Black Leather Fancy Pearls flat sandals UK5 US7.5 New
By Fendi
Located in PARIS, FR
Fendi flat sandals made of thin leather straps embroidered with fancy pearls, back strap closed by a silver metal pin buckle, leather lining and inn...
FENDI pink & black leather DOUBLE WRAP REVERSIBLE SKINNY WAIST Belt 75
By Fendi
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Fendi reversible double wrap waist belt in black and pink saffiano leather with a gold-tone metal buckle. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Measurements T...
$198Sale Price|20% Off
2000s Fendi Roma Dotted Pink Bows Print Cotton Scarf
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
This 2000s Fendi Roma scarf boasts a lovely cotton construction with a pattern of pink bow motifs on brown dotted pattern, Made in Italy . Dimensions: 32x32c...
Fendi Wedge sandal size 37
By Fendi
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Leather and textile Honey and mink colors Heel height cm 11 (4,33 inches) Plateau cm 6 (2,36 inches) Good conditions, some signs on plateau
New Vintage Fendi FS7039 Oval Black Silver 1990 Sunglasses Made in Italy
By Fendi
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Fendi silver oval frame with dark grey ( UV protection ) lenses. Made in Italy. Produced and design in 1990's. New, never worn or displayed. this item may show minor sign of...
New Vintage Fendi FS298 Mask Tortoise & Gold Large 1990 Sunglasses Made in Italy
By Fendi
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Fendi gold & tortoise large frame with solid grey ( UV protection ) lenses. Made in Italy. Produced and design in 1990's. New, never worn or displayed. this item may show mi...
Fendi Vintage Paisley Wool Shawl
By Fendi
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Fendi vintage multicolor paisley wool shawl. Excellent condition. No label.
$123Sale Price|35% Off
FENDI 0177S white metal logo grey gradient cat eye sunglasses
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
FENDI 0177S white metal logo grey gradient cat eye sunglasses Reference: BSHW/A00099 Brand: Fendi Model: 0177S Material: Metal Color: White, Grey Pattern: Solid Lining: White Metal E...
FENDI Brown Tortoiseshell Aviator Sunglasses
By Fendi
Located in San Francisco, CA
FENDI sunglasses in a brown tortoiseshell acetate featuring an aviator style and blue grey lenses. Made in Italy.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: UEF14A9FUL Measurements:...
Fendi New White Clocks Cotton Gavroche
By Fendi
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Fendi new cotton gavroche, white and yellow checkers design with clocks detail. No label.
Fendi Jacquard Ffreedom Square Toe FF Zucca Logo Ballet Flats Loafers 36.5
By Fendi
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Fendi Jacquard Ffreedom Zucca Square Toe FF Logo Ballet Flats Loafers In box, with dustbags Color Multi Size 36.5 Fabric upper Leather sole Square toe...
Fendi Necktie Mens Silk Horse Bit Equestrian Motif Made in Italy
By Fendi
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Fendi Silk Horse Bit Tie in Navy and Slate — Made in Italy Elevate your look with this refined silk necktie by Fendi, featuring the house’s signature equestrian horse bit motif wove...
Fendi Black Leather Waist Belt With Chunky Patent Leather Buckle
By Fendi
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your accessory game with the Fendi Black Leather Waist Belt, an exquisite blend of luxury and contemporary style. This stunning belt features a bold chunky patent leather buc...
$153Sale Price|55% Off
FENDI 100% wool navy blue Signature Monster Eyes purple fur trimmed scarf
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
FENDI 100% wool navy blue Signature Monster Eyes purple fur trimmed scarf Reference: ANWU/A00588 Brand: Fendi Collection: Monster Bug Material: Wool, Fur Color: Navy, Purple Pattern:...
Fendi Black patent leather trim clear plastic belt
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
Fendi clear belt has black patent-leather trim and details. Buckle has brass hardware, along with the "FF" logo. Buckle measures 3 1/4" x 3 1/4". The belt ...