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.
NWT's FENDI 2000 Vintage Runway Ad Campaign Lime Green Pants
By Fendi
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld SS00 Vintage Runway Ad Campaign Green silk ruffle with vibrant multicolor paint splatter (and ombre effect) over the brand's classic tonal brown Zucca pattern...
NWT's FENDI IT44 2000 Vintage Pink Sequin + Ruffle Pants
By Fendi
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld SS00 Vintage Original price $3,100 Pink sequin and Silk ruffles with the brand's classic brown Zucca print as the background These are clipped to my mannequin...
NWT's FENDI 2000 IT42 Vintage Pink Sequin + Ruffle Pants
By Fendi
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld SS00 Vintage Pink sequin and Silk ruffles with the brand's classic brown Zucca print as the background These are clipped to my mannequin Side Zipper Size IT42...
$310Sale Price|55% Off
FENDI Forever FF Zucca monogram black bra top legging pant set XS
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
FENDI Forever FF Zucca monogram black bra top legging pant set XS Reference: ANWU/A00597 Brand: Fendi Material: Feels like polyester Color: Black Pattern: Solid Extra Details: FF log...
FENDI Tobacco brown silk 2023 ZUCCA PALAZZO Pants 40 S
By Fendi
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Fendi palazzo pants are crafted in Fango and Tobacco brown Zucca silk (100%), showcasing the maison’s iconic monogram. Designed with a flared silhouette and wide ...
2000'S FENDI Black Silk Crepe Romper
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
2000'S FENDI Black Silk Crepe Romper
$120Sale Price|40% Off
FENDI PF18 indigo blue crisp denim straight jeans 3/4 heart embroidery IT40 S
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
FENDI PF18 indigo blue crisp denim straight jeans 3/4 heart embroidery IT40 S Reference: TGAS/A03266 Brand: Fendi Collection: Pre fALl 2018 Material: Cotton Color: Blue Pattern: Soli...
$460Sale Price|43% Off
Fendi 1980s Vintage Flared Jeans with shiny little Rhinestones size 38
By Fendi
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Shine bright like a diamond! This rare find a Fendi's 90s flared jeans with little diamonds encapsulate the brand's ethos of combining luxury with everyday wear. The high-quality den...
$282Sale Price|40% Off
Fendi S/S 2007 Black lycra harem pants
By Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi, Fendi
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Karl Lagerfeld - Sold by Skof.Archive - Runway Look 24 - High waisted - Harem style with ruched fabric along the side - Spring Summer 2007 Size FR 36 - EN 40 - UK 8 ...
Fendi tan monogram straight cropped pants
By Fendi
Located in Milano, IT
Fendi monogram pants Sandy / tan color 5 pockets Measurements: waist 78.5 cm - 31 in hips 94 cm - 37 in external seam length 89 cm - 35 in inter...
Fendi Women FF Pants Size IT 42 US 6 Brown Cotton Poly Trousers Ankle Zip
By Fendi
Located in Miami, FL
- Brown exterior - Tagged size 42 in the brand US 6 - Made of 60% cotton 40% polyester Condition: The pants are in overall great condition with no major imperfections Meas...
FENDI Vintage Logo Tape Straight Leg Jeans IT42 M
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
FENDI JEANS Vintage grey denim yellow logo tape flap pocket straight leg jeans IT42 M Reference: CNPG/A00157 Brand: Fendi Collection: Jeans Material: Denim Color: Grey, Yellow Patter...
FENDI cream cotton TEXTURED STRAIGHT LEG Pants 42 M
By Fendi
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Fendi textured straight-leg pants in cream cotton (97%) and lycra (3%) with pockets. Close on the front with a zipper and a hook fastener. Partially lined in cupro (10...
Fendi 2012 Pantalon trompette FR36 Lagerfeld Short Flare Oliver Black Pants US27
By Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Fendi SS2012 collection trousers by Karl Lagerfeld in dark green wool and silk twill, trumpet shape (or short flare), high waist in contrasting black crepe, zip and hook fastening on...
FENDI JEANS Vintage black FF Zucca cotton jacquard high waisted crop pants
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
FENDI JEANS Vintage black FF Zucca cotton jacquard high waisted crop pants Reference: CNPG/A00158 Brand: Fendi Collection: Jeans Material: Feels like cotton Color: Black Pattern: Mon...
FENDI JEANS Vintage grey yellow logo tab pocket high waisted slim pants
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
FENDI JEANS Vintage grey yellow logo tab pocket high waisted slim pants Reference: CNPG/A00159 Brand: Fendi Collection: Jeans Material: Feels like silk Color: Grey, Silver Pattern: S...
$283Sale Price|65% Off
Fendi x Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Spring 2003 Feather Print Jeans
By Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi, Fendi
Located in London, GB
Super collectible vintage Fendi x Karl Lagerfeld Spring 2003 collection. Unworn. Made from mid weight cotton denim with a beautifully detailed leather print in muted shades of blue, ...
Fendi Embellished Flared Fringed Jeans
By Fendi
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Fendi flared fringed jeans, in blue denim, with crystals on the flared and on the fringes, please note: crystals are more shiny in person than in pictures...
FENDI 100% woo greyl contrast stripe pleated front cropped dress pants IT44 XS
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
FENDI 100% woo greyl contrast stripe print pleated front cropped dress pants IT44 XS Reference: SYYG/A00013 Brand: Fendi Material: Wool Color: Grey Pattern: Striped Closure: Zip Fly ...
Multicolor Iridescent “Oil Slick” Gradient Pants
By Fendi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare runway-era piece from Fendi Spring/Summer 2003 Ready-to-Wear under Karl Lagerfeld, these trousers exemplify the collection’s focus on surface manipulation, fluid tailoring, an...
Fendi Black Fendirama Logo Detail Joggers Size XS
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to trouser is evident. Minimal wear to the right leg side seam where some small loose threads can be seen. There is slight discolouration to the ...
$110Sale Price|35% Off
FENDI white silky black orange trims casual jogger pants IT36 XXS
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
FENDI white silky black orange trims casual jogger pants IT36 XXS Reference: SNKO/A00325 Brand: Fendi Material: Acetate, Blend Color: White, Orange Pattern: Solid Closure: Elasticate...
$576Sale Price|20% Off
FENDI brown FF logo patch contrast stitch cropped wide leg jeans IT44 L
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
FENDI brown FF logo patch contrast stitch cropped wide leg jeans IT44 L Reference: KNLM/A00349 Brand: Fendi Material: Denim Color: Blue, Brown Pattern: Monogram Closure: Zip Fly Extr...
$286Sale Price|20% Off
FENDI Size XS Brown Black Polyester Cotton Zucca Monogram High Waisted Jeans
By Fendi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage FENDI jeans in a brown and black polyester cotton blend denim featuring a high waisted style, all over signature Zucca pattern, and zip fly closure. Made in Italy.Excellent P...
FENDI pink silk GATHERED HAREM Pants 42 M
By Fendi
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Fendi harem pants in nude silk-blend (probably as content tag is missing) with two pockets on the front, two stitched welt-pockets on the back and buttoned slit cuffs....
Fendi Embellished Flared Fringed Jeans
By Fendi
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Fendi flared fringed jeans, in blue denim, with crystals on the flared and on the fringes, please note: crystals are more shiny in person than in pictures...
FENDI Size 30 Black Wool Blend Pleated Elastic Waistband Casual Pants
By Fendi
Located in San Francisco, CA
FENDI casual pants in a black wool blend fabric featuring a pleated style, tapered leg, and zip fly closure with elastic waistband. Hem has been left unfinished to tailor to your per...
$481Sale Price|20% Off
FENDI Size 33 Black White Logo Cotton Zip Fly Jeans
By Fendi
Located in San Francisco, CA
FENDI comes in a black cotton denim featuring a slim fit, logo waistband, and a zip fly closure. Made in Italy.Excellent Pre-Owned Conditions. Marked: 33/34 Measurements: Wa...
$304Sale Price|20% Off
FENDI Size 36 Navy Blue Stripe Cotton Blend Sweatpants
By Fendi
Located in San Francisco, CA
FENDI sweatpants comes in a navy cotton blend with a blue stripe detail featuring a front pleat, zipper pockets, elastic waist, and a zip fly closure. Made in Italy. Very Good Pre-Ow...
$192Sale Price|20% Off
DIOR HOMME green Army Camouflage skinny denim cropped jeans 30"
By Christian Dior, Hedi Slimane
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DIOR HOMME green Army Camouflage skinny denim cropped jeans 30" Reference: SYYG/A00027 Brand: Dior Designer: Hedi Slimane Material: Cotton, Blend Color: Green, Brown Pattern: Camoufl...
CHANEL Paris / Salzburg Denim Trousers with Eagle Buttons 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Iconic Chanel Denim Trousers with Eagle Buttons — Ad Campaign of Paris / SALZBURG 2015 Métiers d’Art Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — As seen on Cara Delevingne ~ A statement piece t...
1970s Chocolate Brown Velvet Sleeveless Bell Bottom Wide Leg Vintage Jumpsuit
Located in San Diego, CA
Awesome vintage 70s chocolate brown velvet bell bottom one piece jumpsuit! Features a fitted tailored collared bodice and trousers that leads to wide flared legs. Pocket at left brea...
$899Sale Price|40% Off
Size: 44 ITALIAN
DOLCE & GABBANA Y2K FW 2005 Exotic Skin Fur Trim Denim Jeans Pants & Belt Set 44
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Switzerland, CH
A DOLCE & GABBANA classic signature piece that will last you for years A set consisting of 2 pieces: Fur trimmed jeans and matching belt A true haute couture-alike piece Impossib...
$338Sale Price|35% Off
VERSACE 2020 Runway Jlo Jungle green tropical print viscose pants IT36 XS
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE 2020 Runway Jlo Jungle green tropical print viscose pants IT36 XS Reference: TGAS/C01189 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Model: A86124 A234694 Collection: 2020 - R...
$576Sale Price|20% Off
PRADA 2017 Runway red beaded floral embellishment straight leg cropped jeans 25"
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA 2017 Runway red beaded floral embellishment straight leg cropped jeans 25" Reference: TGAS/F00224 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: 2017 - Runway Material: Cotto...
Pierre Balmian New Jeans with Leather and Chain Side Lacing
By Balmain, Pierre Balmain
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous baby pink cotton denim jeans with a bit of stretch from Balmain. It has the Balmain jean signature horizontal seaming at the knees, 5 front pockets including zipper pockets...
$288Sale Price|20% Off
JOHN GALLIANO black cotton floral fringe embellished bootcut jeans FR46 S
By John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JOHN GALLIANO black cotton floral fringe embellished bootcut jeans FR46 S Reference: SYYG/A00019 Brand: John Galliano Material: Cotton, Blend Color: Black Pattern: Embellishments Clo...
$960Sale Price|20% Off
rare CHANEL 93A Vintage 100% cashmere white logo patch waist jogger pants FR36 S
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL 93A Vintage black 100% cashmere white logo patch waist jogger pants FR36 S Reference: TGAS/F00253 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 93A Material: Cashmer...
CommeDesGarcons Runway HandTiedDistressed DrawstringAnkle BalloonPants, S/S2003
By Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons, Comme des Garçons
Located in Chicago, IL
These deconstructed black balloon pants by Comme des Garcons founder Rei Kawakubo premiered on the Paris Fashion Week runway for her Spring/Summer 2003 collection. Featuring unique c...
Christian Dior embellished lime green wool evening pants, fw 2005
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano lime green wool evening pants embellished with beads and sequins Fall-Winter 2005
Yellow jumpsuit ELISABETTA FRANCHI New with tag
By Elisabetta Franchi
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Yellow jumpsuit . Zip and hook&eye closure on the left side. Gros-grain waist ban inside the waist with snap closure. Fabric composition: 66% acetate, 34% rayon. SIZE 44 (It) but f...
NWT's FENDI 2000 IT40 Vintage Pink Sequin + Ruffle Pants
By Fendi
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld SS00 Vintage Pink sequin and Silk ruffles with the brand's classic brown Zucca print as the background These are clipped to my mannequin Side Zipper Size IT40...
Fendi Blue Denim Double Waistband Jeans Size M
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to jeans is evident. Light marks to the front right side and abrasions to the rear leather detail. Tarnishing to the zips on this used Fendi desi...
Fendi Blue Denim Double Waistband Jeans Size M
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to jeans is evident. Light marks to the front right side and abrasions to the rear leather detail. Tarnishing to the zips on this used Fendi desi...
Fendi Black Logo Waistband Slim Fit Trousers Size XS
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to trousers is evident. Minimal discolouration to front left knee area and hemline. The composition label is unclear on this used Fendi designer ...
FENDI blue cotton 2018 BELTED PAPERBAG WAIST Jeans Pants 42 M
By Fendi
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Fendi jeans in dark blue denim cotton (100%) offer a distinctive blend of structure and style. Featuring a relaxed silhouette with a paperboy waist and tapered le...
FENDI ROMA Open Your Heart scribble embroidery indigo blue jeans
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
FENDI ROMA Open Your Heart scribble embroidery indigo blue jeans Reference: ANWU/A00828 Brand: Fendi Collection: Open Your Heart Material: Feels like cotton Color: Blue Pattern: Soli...
Fendi Black Silk Ombré Patterned Trousers Size M
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very Good. Hardly any visible wear to the trousers is evident on this Fendi designer resale item. Details Black Silk Trousers Wide le...
FENDI NICKI MINAJ PRINTS ON Runway neon pink FF Zucca leggings IT40 S
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
FENDI NICKI MINAJ PRINTS ON Runway neon pink FF Zucca leggings IT40 S Reference: TGAS/C01386 Brand: Fendi Model: FZR706 AAEL F0N7F Collection: Nicki Minaj Prints On - Runway Material...
Pantalone Fendi in ottime condizioni
By Fendi
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Pantalone nero in tessuto simil jeans Fendi. Taglio dritto vita alta. Banda logata in vita comodo e confortevole, il suo utilizzo può essere svariato, dal più elegante allo sportivo...
FENDI Size 36 Khaki Linen Blend Elastic Waistband Casual Pants
By Fendi
Located in San Francisco, CA
FENDI casual pants in a khaki linen blend fabric featuring a pleated style, silver tone metal logo detail, and zip fly closure.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: IT 52 Meas...
Pantalone Fendi Zucca monogram pari al nuovo
By Fendi
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Pantalone vintage Fendi zucca in tessuto monogram. Modello 5 tasche, vita alta, bottone logato Misure: Vita 38cm Fianchi 49cm Cavallo 30cm Coscia 28cm Lunghezza 97cm
FENDI Vintage FF Zucca monogram high waisted straight leg pants 29"
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
FENDI Vintage FF Zucca monogram high waisted straight leg pants 29" Reference: TGAS/D00996 Brand: Fendi Material: Fabric Color: Brown, Black Pattern: Monogram Closure: Zip Fly Made i...