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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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...
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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...
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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...
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 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 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 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 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...
$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...
Stunning Oval Swiss Blue and Cushion-cut Sky Blue Topaz Vermeil Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stunning pair of earrings features a pair of genuine oval Swiss blue topaz with cushion-cut sky blue topaz, handset in 18k yellow gold vermeil over sterling silver. The double ...
Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Scrolled Textured Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Step into the world of vintage elegance with the David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Scroll Earrings, a pair of timeless accessories that showcase the brand's signature craftsmanship...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning Genuine Oval Peridot and Cushion-cut Amethyst Vermeil Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stunning pair of earrings features a pair of genuine oval green peridot with cushion-cut amethyst, handset in 18k yellow gold vermeil over sterling silver. The green and purple...
Peridot, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
24mm Carved Blue Quartzite Flower Vermeil Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant 24mm Carved Blue Quartzite Flower Vermeil Earrings This gorgeous pair of earrings features 24mm blue quartzite carved into beautiful 3D flower, adorned ...
Quartz, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Vermeil
$3,900 / item
10.9 Carat Ruby Hoop Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These earrings are meticulously crafted in 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is hand set in 10.9 carats ruby and .62 carats of diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Byzantine Stud Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios Earrings are 18 Karat yellow gold and all handmade. The earrings are microscopically decorated with granulation workmanship and feature a unique velvet look on the b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gemstone Flower Earring Jackets with 18K Gold and Yellow Sapphires Stud Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Golden and green jasper and mother-of-pearl are hand carved into flower shapes that can be worn with any post earrings. Our set of flowers features a pair of 18k yellow gold "stamen"...
Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Black Enamel Banana Jean Schlumberger Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in New York, NY
Jean Schlumberger is one of the iconic designers under Tiffany & Co jewelry house umbrella. He created numerous jewels for celebrities and officials from the white house back in the ...
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Roberto Coin Hoop Earrings
By Roberto Coin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designer: Roberto Coin Materials: 18K Rose & White Gold Gemstone: 0.35 cts round brilliant cut diamond Weight: 25.5 grams Measurement: 1" x 3/8" Hallmarks: 18k, Italy A pair of Roberto Coin hoop earrings from Cobra collection. Made of 18k rose gold, feature diamond. Serpent is one of Roberto Coin’s favorite creature. Roberto Coin Cobra collection includes snake bracelet, snake ring and earrings in different colors of gold. These Cobra earrings...
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14 Karat Gold Emerald Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful stud earrings are handmade in 14K gold and set with 1.53 carats of emerald. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Meghn...
Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Tiffany Rectangular Gold Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
These rectangular Tiffany earrings are timeless in design. They are dated 1980 but the style and design could just as easily have been made in the 21st century. The earrings have a l...
Gold, 14k Gold
1.55 Carat Diamond Paper Clip Earrings in 14K Mix Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
These Elegant & Beautiful 14K Mix Gold Earrings feature 2 bottom diamond clips weighing 1.55 carats. 232 accent diamonds are there in these paper clip earrings...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
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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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...
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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 1.11 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...
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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...
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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
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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...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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