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 Vintage Logo Black F Fendista Crown Pearl Crystal Dome Hoop Clip Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage Baroque Relief Logo Black Enamel F Fendista Crown White Round Circle Pearl Crystals Dome Hoop Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Lo...
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Fendi Vintage 1980 Baroque Huge Sun Face Red Enamel Circle Chunky Clip Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage 1980s Unisex Baroque Huge Sun Face Red Enamel Circle Round Chunky Dome Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Very light scratches or colour loss, ...
Gold Plate, Enamel
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Fendi Pearl Stud Earrings with Silver Tone FF Logo
By Fendi
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
These Fendi pearl stud earrings capture the house’s signature blend of modern luxury and timeless elegance. Featuring lustrous faux pearls paired with the ...
Fendi Vintage 1980s Asymmetric Fendista Logo FF Ivory Oval Chunky Clip Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Asymmetric Fendista Logo FF Ivory Oval Chunky Statemet Cabochon Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Maybe light scratches or ...
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Fendi Vintage Oval Crystals Leaf Flower Pineapple Fruit Gold Pierced Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage Unisex Oval Crystals Leaf Flower Pineapple Fruit Pierced Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Unique design. A very beautiful...
Gold Plate
Fendi Vintage Crown Crest Logo F Fendista Insignia Roma 1925 Round Clip Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage Unisex Crown Crest Logo F Fendista Insignia Roma 1925 Round Circle Button Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Maybe very light colour loss ...
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Fendi Vintage 1980s Large Fendista Logo Black F Shell Dome Chunky Gold Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage 1980s Unisex Textured Large Fendista Logo Black F Shell Dome Chunky Statement Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Maybe light scratches, barely ...
Gold Plate
Fendi Vintage F Fendista Baroque Large Round Pearl Openwork Leaf Clip Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage Unisex Iconic Classic Large Monogram Logo Black F Fendista Baroque Large Round Circle Pearl Openwork Leaf Dome Clip Earrings, Gold Plated A very beautiful pair of clip...
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Fendi Vintage Logo F Fendista Circle Round White Pearl Water Drop Clip Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage Baroque Logo Double F Fendista Circle Round Button White Pearl Water Tear Drop Dangle Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Very light scra...
Gold Plate
Vintage FENDI logo signed gold designer runway door knocker earrings
By Fendi
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed FENDI • gold tone • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNER JEWELRY...
Fendi Vintage 1980s Fendista Logo Black F Oval Pearl Leaf Relief Clip Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage 1980s Fendista Iconic Logo Black F White Oval Pearl Leaf Relief Openwork Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Looks very new. Unique...
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Fendi Vintage 1980s Fendista Logo F Baroque Round Openwork Dome Clip Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage 1980s F Fendista Black Enamel Logo Baroque Round Circle Openwork Dome Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated A very beautiful pair of clip on earrings by Fendi, signed a...
Gold Plate
Fendi Vintage Coral Green Clip Earrings
By Fendi
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Fendi Roma coral and red clip large dangle earrings. Come with original pouch.
Fendi Vintage Burgundy Clip Earrings
By Fendi
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Fendi Roma burgundy and green clip large dangle earrings. Come with original pouch.
Fendi Vintage Gripoix Logo F Ruby Emerald Lapis Crest Maltese Cross Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage Gripoix Logo F Fendista Crest Maltese Cross Cabochon Emerald Sapphire Ruby Green Navy Blue Red Pierced Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Looks very new. ...
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Vintage FENDI logo signed gold designer runway pierced earrings
By Fendi
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed FENDI • gold tone • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1” by 1” CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️❤...
Fendi Vintage 1980s Fendista Logo F White Circle Round Pearl Dome Clip Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage 1980s Textured Fendista Logo F White Circle Round Pearl Dome Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Very light colour loss, barely noticeable. Uniq...
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Fendi Vintage Grey Blue Clip Earrings
By Fendi
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Fendi Roma grey and blue clip large dangle earrings. Come with original pouch.
$590 / set
Fendi 1980s Gold Tone FF Pearl Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your style with the Fendi 1980s Gold Tone FF Pearl Earrings – a beautiful blend of classic elegance and iconic Fendi design. These stunning yellow gold plated earrings featur...
Fendi Square Basket Weave Vintage Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These are a work of art in the form of earrings! These are a perfect adornment made to make a statement. These feature an oversized square shaped body that measures 1.5 inches by 1.5 inches, with a highly textured basket weave motif. The key to highly styled outfits is mixing a lot of different textures and these can help you elevate any outfit! These are vintage earrings that still have so much life to live! Vintage is always better. These have a little wear to the middle of the earrings as you can see in the photos. Clip-on backs. It will be easy to dress these earrings up or down with the change of shoes! Try paring with a Yves Saint Laurent long dress...
Diamond 18 Karat Gold Heart Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stud earrings are handmade in 18-karat gold and beautifully detailed with 1.07 carats baguette diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & excl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Shell Unisex Stud Handcrafted Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Stud Earrings. These exquisite unisex earrings, measuring 1cm, (0,4 inches) made in Italy, evoking the pristine sands and crystal-clear waters of Sar...
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Diamonds 9 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Citrine 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$1,281 / set
W 0.34 in L 0.48 in
Cultured Pearl Pierced Stud Earrings with 18 Karat Yellow Gold Detailing
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Timeless and elegant, these cultured pearl stud earrings are a refined addition to any jewelry collection. Featuring lustrous white pearls with a beautiful pinkish overtone, they exu...
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.00 Carat D Color Flawless ExExEx Platinum Martini Studs
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
FERRUCCI GIA Certified 2 Carat total, Round Diamonds D color, Flawless, Triple Excellent, Martini Studs made in Platinum in New York by Italian master jeweler, Low setting style, pr...
White Diamond, Platinum
David Webb Diamond Gold Hoop Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow gold Diamond Hoop angled shape clip earring, David Webb. The Hoops contain 6 round diamonds weighing approximately 1.00ct. The hoops are made for clip earrings but c...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Iconic 24K Gold Chanel 1980s Jumbo Interlocking 'C' Hoop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Calling all Chanel collectors! Do not miss out on the most iconic jumbo Chanel logo hoops from circa 1980s! Large solid gold plated hoop earrings with clip ...
7.50 Carat Ruby Sapphire Diamond Swirl Button Gold Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century 1950's Heavy swirl clip post earrings. These large 18k yellow gold earrings consist of a total of 6 cabochon stones, 3 rubies and 3 sapphires. Each center stone is accented with a halo of full cut diamonds. True example of the 1980's bold fashions. 1 oval cabochon sapphire 9x7mm 1 oval cabochon ruby 9x7mm 2 pear cabochon ruby 7x5 2 pear cabochon sapphire...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Starburst Moonstone and Diamond Stud Earrings
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Round starburst moonstone and diamond stud earrings in 18k white gold.
Hoop Earrings and Citrine Briolette Charms in 14k Gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Citrine huggy hoop earrings. Danity hoops in 14k gold. 2 ways wearrable earrings. Citrine Briolette Drop Hoop Earrings in 14k Gold. Hoop earrings and citrine briolette charms. Hoo...
Topaz, Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold
Jeffrey Stevens 18 Karat Gold, Heart Amethyst Multi-Color Stones Drop Earrings
By JEFFREY STEVENS
Located in New York, NY
Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, These charming earrings are composed of two bezel set cabochon heart amethysts which have three rows of cascading small and mini multi colored bezel set ...
Amethyst, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold
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W 1.11 in L 1.26 in
Fendi Vintage 1980s Fendista Logo FF Ivory Geometric Trio Square Clip Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage 1980s Fendista Black Logo FF Ivory Geometric Trio Square Cube Cabochon Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Very light clip on surface, barely no...
Gold Plate
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W 0.87 in L 0.87 in
Fendi Vintage 1980s Zodiac Taurus Circle Round Relief Bull Ox Gold Clip Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage 1980s Unisex Zodiac Taurus Circle Round Button Relief Bull Ox Dome Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Very light scratches or colour loss, bare...
Gold Plate
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W 1.23 in L 1.23 in
Fendi Vintage 1980s F Fendista Logo Baroque Round Openwork Dome Clip Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage 1980s F Fendista Black Enamel Logo Baroque Round Circle Openwork Dome Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated A very beautiful pair of clip on earrings by Fendi, signed a...
Gold Plate
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W 0.91 in L 1.46 in
Fendi Vintage 1980s Large Fendista Logo Black F Shell Dome Chunky Gold Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage 1980s Unisex Textured Large Fendista Logo Black F Shell Dome Chunky Statement Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Maybe light scratches, barely ...
Gold Plate
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W 0.99 in L 1.42 in
Fendi Vintage 1980s Asymmetric Fendista Logo FF Ivory Oval Chunky Clip Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Asymmetric Fendista Logo FF Ivory Oval Chunky Statemet Cabochon Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Maybe light scratches or ...
Gold Plate
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W 1.11 in L 1.26 in
Fendi Vintage 1980s Fendista Logo FF Ivory Geometric Trio Square Clip Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage 1980s Fendista Black Logo FF Ivory Geometric Trio Square Cube Cabochon Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Very light clip on surface, barely no...
Gold Plate
Fendi Vintage F Fendista Baroque Large Round Pearl Openwork Leaf Clip Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage Unisex Iconic Classic Large Monogram Logo Black F Fendista Baroque Large Round Circle Pearl Openwork Leaf Dome Clip Earrings, Gold Plated A very beautiful pair of clip...
Gold Plate
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W 0.67 in L 0.87 in
Fendi Vintage Oval Crystals Leaf Flower Pineapple Fruit Gold Pierced Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage Unisex Oval Crystals Leaf Flower Pineapple Fruit Pierced Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Unique design. A very beautiful...
Gold Plate
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W 1.11 in L 1.11 in
Fendi Vintage Crown Crest Logo F Fendista Insignia Roma 1925 Round Clip Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage Unisex Crown Crest Logo F Fendista Insignia Roma 1925 Round Circle Button Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Maybe very light colour loss ...
Gold Plate
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W 0.87 in L 0.87 in
Fendi Vintage 1980s Zodiac Taurus Circle Round Relief Bull Ox Gold Clip Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage 1980s Unisex Zodiac Taurus Circle Round Button Relief Bull Ox Dome Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Very light scratches or colour loss, bare...
Gold Plate
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W 0.83 in L 2.37 in
Fendi Vintage Logo F Fendista Circle Round White Pearl Water Drop Clip Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage Baroque Logo Double F Fendista Circle Round Button White Pearl Water Tear Drop Dangle Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Very light scra...
Gold Plate
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W 0.67 in L 0.99 in
Fendi Vintage Logo Black F Fendista Crown Pearl Crystal Dome Hoop Clip Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage Baroque Relief Logo Black Enamel F Fendista Crown White Round Circle Pearl Crystals Dome Hoop Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Lo...
Gold Plate