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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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 Rare Gold Fendista Baroque Large Round Pearl Openwork 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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Vintage FENDI logo signed gold plated pearls designer pierced earrings
By Fendi
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed FENDI • gold plated with glass pearls • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1" by 7/8" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs ...
Fendi Vintage Rare Gold Crown Crest Fendista Insignia Roma 1925 Round 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 Rare Gold Unisex Crystals Leaf Pineapple Fruit 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...
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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 Rare Baroque Gold Fendista Circle Round White Pearl Drop 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...
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Fendi Vintage 1980s Gold Fendista Logo White Circle Round Pearl Domed 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 1980s Oval Pearl Gold Fendista Logo Black Leaf Relief 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 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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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 Gripoix Ruby Emerald Lapis Crest Maltese Cross Logo F 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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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 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 ...
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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...
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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 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...
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.
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.
$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...
Vintage FENDI Logo Roman Profile Medallion Dangling Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage FENDI Logo Roman Profile Medallion Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height: 2.75 inches (7 cm) Width: 1.65 inches (4.2 cm) Weight per Earring...
22 Karat Gold Ruby & Natural Pearl Yellow Gold Circle Stud Earring, Hanging Ruby
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite stud earrings are a stunning example of fine jewelry craftsmanship. They are beautifully crafted with 22 karat yellow gold, making them a valuable addition to any collection. The earrings are post style with omega backs, ensuring secure wearing. The weight of the 22 karat gold used in these earrings is 37.5 grams, giving them a substantial feel that adds to their elegance. The earrings feature a beautiful red ruby and tiny natural pearl, creating a classic and timeless look that is sure to impress. Ruby 15 ct The ruby drops are pear-shaped and treated, and they are set in 22 karat yellow gold, hanging at the bottom of the circle stud earring. The combination of the ruby and natural pearl...
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Yellow Gold Love Knot Stud Earrings - 14k Triple Circle Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Stud Fastening Type: Butterfly Closures Theme: Triple Circle Measurements Tall: 7/16" (10.7mm) Wide: 7/16" (10.5mm) Weight: 1.2 Grams Stamps...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$506Sale Price|25% Off
H 2.5 in
Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell Gold Plated Green Glass Dangle Earrings 1990's
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in North Miami, FL
These lovely pair of dangle clip on earrings from the 90's are a gorgeous shade of light green glass against the gold. They are by Frank Hess of the Miriam Haskell collection and are...
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18K Yellow Gold Starfish Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Gold depicts an oceanic animal for these earrings. 18k yellow gold is given texture for a realistic base, while the skin is embellished by small sleek or...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2.28 Carat Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Fleur De Coeur Designer Stud Earrings
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
A delicate, feminine pair of stud earrings from our Floral collection. Made to the highest quality standards, these opulent statement studs are sure to leave a lasting impression. C...
Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
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Tiffany Co Victoria Large Earrings 1.62 ct platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Co Victoria Large Earrings made of platinum PT950 with diamonds Marquise diamonds weighing 1.62 ctw Never been modified or repaired, polished once Come with the box Retai...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Pearls Diamond Gold Clip-on Earrings
Located in Napoli, NA
These beautiful handcrafted Original Art Deco diamond 18k white gold earrings feature two coultured pearls of perfect shape, condition and color, approx. 8,0 mm. They are set with sp...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,518 / set
D 0.48 in Dm 1.19 in
CHANEL CLIP-ON EARRING, early rare 1970/80s ear clip, 24 carat gold plated
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Vintage Chanel ear clip (Made in France) with a beautiful hand-crafted pearl in the middle, 1.3 cm in diameter, and 4 large cut rhinestones 0,8 cm in diameter from Swarovski. Signed ...
Crystal, Gold Plate
Invisible Mystery Set Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Earring 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Invisible or Mystery set blue Princess cut Sapphire And Diamond Cocktail Stud Earring in 18 K White Gold In Heart shape . perfect pair made in 18 Karat White gold . 18 K ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ear Cuff Climber Earrings 18 Karat Gold
Located in Brunswick, ME
Natural Ruby & Diamond Ear Cuff Climber Earrings 18K Gold Natural Ruby Marquise cut 2.00 Carats Diamonds Approx. 0.50 Carats Width 7.86mm Length 20mm Pierced Ears 18K White Gol...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
$1,550 / set
W 0.48 in L 0.24 in
John Hardy Naga Legend Dragon Head Stud Earrings with Diamonds & Rubies 18K Gold
By John Hardy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Discover the allure of mythical elegance with this exquisite pair of John Hardy Naga Legend dragon head stud earrings. Each earring features th...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Cut 1.00 Carat Fine Colombian Emerald Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
These exquisite stud earrings showcase a perfectly matched pair of AAA-quality round-cut natural Colombian emeralds, totaling approximately 1.00 carat. Each vibrant, sparkly green ge...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Platinum
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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 ...
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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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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 1.26 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 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...
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W 1.03 in L 1.03 in
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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W 1.42 in L 1.42 in
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
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. ...
Gold Plate
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W 1.07 in L 1.46 in
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...
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