Fendi bolero/cardigan by Karl Lagerfeld circa 2005
By Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi, Fendi
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
FENDI - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 2005 under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Short
Fendi bolero/cardigan by Karl Lagerfeld circa 2005
By Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi, Fendi
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
FENDI - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 2005 under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Short
FENDI Limited Edition Spy Bag Exotic Velvet Hand-Embroidery Crystals FW 2005
By Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
The Fendi Spy Bag is popular among celebrities like Bella Hadid, Rihanna, Paris and Nikki Hilton
Fancy Fendi Clutch Bag 2005
By Fendi
Located in Vienna, AT
A very fancy Fendi Clutch Bag in Silver-Grey with shimmering Rainbow colours in very good condition
Fendi Lizard Squirrel And Faux Pearls Embellished Handbag Fall 2005
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
Very special Fendi handbag. Mix lizard skin fully embellished with faux pearls. Removable
FENDI Size 40 Panama Tortuga Ambra SS 2005 Brown Textured Leather Zip Up Jacket
By Fendi
Located in San Francisco, CA
FENDI SS 2005 "Panama Tortuga Ambra" jacket comes in a brown textured leather featuring a mini
FENDI A/W 2005 KARL LAGERFELD Purple Cashmere Detachable Rex Fur Collar Coat
By Karl Lagerfeld, Fendi
Located in Thiensville, WI
Fendi A/W 2005, designed by Karl Lagerfeld, purple cashmere coat. Ruffle collar. Removable Rex
Fendi Black Tan Pequin Magic Striped Velvet Top Handle Bag Handbag
By Fendi
Located in Rome, Rome
certificate will be provided at no further cost Beautiful 'Magic' Top handle bag by Fendi, from the 2005
New Rare Fendi Squirrel Fall 2005 Shearling Runway Bag $3950
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Rare Fendi Bag Fall 2005 $3950 Brand New With Tags Front Squirrel Motif Red Shearling Accents * Red
FENDI Limited Edition Squirrel Spy Bag Velvet Hand-Embroidery Crystals FW 2005
By Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
The Fendi Spy Bag is popular among celebrities like Bella Hadid, Rihanna, Paris and Nikki Hilton
UNWORN Fendi Spy Bag Floral Hand-Embroidery Hand-Painted Black Crystals 2005
By Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
The Fendi Spy Bag is popular among celebrities like Bella Hadid, Rihanna, Paris and Nikki Hilton
FENDI Limited Edition Spy Bag Exotic Velvet Hand-Embroidery Crystals FW 2005
By Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
The Fendi Spy Bag is popular among celebrities like Bella Hadid, Rihanna, Paris and Nikki Hilton
Rare FENDI Limited Edition Spy Bag Hand-Embroidery Exotic Lizard Skin FW 2005
By Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
The Fendi Spy Bag is popular among celebrities like Bella Hadid, Rihanna, Paris and Nikki Hilton
Fendi Rabbit Fur Knit Crop Jacket SS 2005
By Fendi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld Crop Jacket Made in Italy SS 2005 Macrame style grey knit Hot pink
2005 Limited Edition Fendi Squirrel Velvet Spy Bag
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
It is rare to come across this particular Fendi Squirrel Spy bag. It was first seen in 2005/2006
Fendi Red Grey Sheared Mink Fur A/W 2005 Collection Coat It 42 uk 10
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
Stunning Fendi mink coat in a dip dye grey and red colour Made in luxurious sheared mink, this
Fendi Brown Crocodile Spy Hobo
By Fendi
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Spy is an iconic style from Fendi, designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi and released in 2005. It
Fendi Brown Pebbled Leather Spy Bag
By Fendi
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Spy is an iconic style from Fendi, designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi and released in 2005
Fendi Brown Pebbled Leather Spy Bag
By Fendi
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Spy is an iconic style from Fendi, designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi and released in 2005
Fendi Brown Pebbled Leather Spy Bag
By Fendi
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Spy is an iconic style from Fendi, designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi and released in 2005
Fendi Brown/Tan Pebbled Leather Large Spy Bag
By Fendi
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Spy is an iconic style from Fendi, designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi and released in 2005
New Gucci GG Logo Web Mules Heels Size 37C
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Heels Brand New * Gucci GG Beige Logo Footbed * Red & Green Gucci Canvas Straps * Euro Size: 37 C (these run wide) * Gold Grommets * Gold Bullets * Cream Leather Accents ...
Black Beaded Cardigan
Located in Alford, MA
Black cardigan from the 1950s-'60s embellished with black beads and sequins. Sweater composition is lambswool, angora and nylon and has tiny spherical buttons. Lined. Retailed by Gim...
GUCCI by Tom Ford Long Black Leather Trench Coat, late 1990s
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Munich, DE
"If it wasn't by Tom Ford, is it even Gucci?" or as Vogue Runway wrote so aptly: "The now infamous Tom Ford look – what he later called “sexy, sensual, fuck-me clothes" – oozed power...
Hermes Kelly Depeches 38 Briefcase Electric Blue Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes coveted Kelly Depeches 38 briefcase. Very rare in Electric Blue. Epsom leather with Palladium hardware. Two large accordion compartments. Front wall ha...
Jean Paul Gaultier Silk Velvet Fur Dress and Robe Ensemble, FW 2005
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier ▪ Creative Director: Jean Paul Gaultier ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2005 ▪ Fabric: Silk Velvet, Fur ▪ Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6 ▪ Made in: Italy ▪ Conditio...
Roberto Cavalli Black Bias Cut Beaded Silk Evening Dress, FW 2004
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Roberto Cavalli ▪ Creative Director: Roberto Cavalli ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2004 ▪ Fabric: Silk ▪ Size: XS ▪ Made in: Italy ▪ Condition: Excellent ▪ Mannequin: 183 cm / 6...
GUCCI Blue Red Calfskin Leather Web Crystal Embellished Sandals Slides
By Gucci, Alessandro Michele
Located in Thiensville, WI
GUCCI Blue Red Calfskin Leather Web Crystal Embellished Sandals Slides Brand / Manufacturer: Gucci Style: Slides Color(s): Black, blue and red Unmarked Materials (feel of): Leath...
$2,995Sale Price|32% Off
Size: FR40
$4450 New Yves Saint Laurent YSL Pre-Fall 2009 Heavy Wool & Mink Coat Sz FR40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Pre-Fall 2009 Brand New Without Tags $4450 Black Wool Mid/Long Coat FR40 Mink Collar, Mink Trim on Pockets & Mink Trimmed Belted Tie Two Front Large Pockets Butt...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent 2004 Aubergine Leather Peplum Jacket, IT 40
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Berlin, DE
A striking and hard-to-find leather jacket from Tom Ford’s Fall/Winter 2004 era at Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche. This collection is known for its sharp tailoring, sculptural shapes...
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...
New Gucci Runway Suede Brocade Heels Sz 8.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brocade Heels Brand New * Size: 8.5 * Black Suede & Silver Brocade * Open Toe * Satin Ankle Straps * Metallic Quilted Soft Leather Insole * 3.5" Heel * With Box
$14,528
Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lamb & Twill Jacquard Cropped Jacket, FW 2006
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano cropped jacket from the Fall-Winter 2006 collection in deep burgundy. Constructed with hair-on lamb forming a wide shawl collar and overlapping front ...
Late 1990s Gianni Versace Couture Gold Metal Mesh Backless Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
Gowns of this quality are literally unheard of in the second-hand market. This gown technically is not second hand, it still has the original store tag attached. That said there is m...
New Yves Saint Laurent YSL S/S 2005 Heels Pumps Sz 38.5
By Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent Debut Collection Spring Summer 2005 This is the Style Worn in the Stefano Pilati YSL Banned Ad * Detachable Feather Embellishment * S...
F/W 1999 Thierry Mugler Runway Beige Mesh Panel Black Pantsuit Set
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1999 collection, this two-piece black pantsuit features a fitted tunic top and high-waisted flared trousers. The set is accented with bold, strategi...
1950s Christian Dior Ballet-Inspired Black Ostrich Feather Cocktail Hat
By Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1950s Christian Dior ballet-inspired black ostrich feather cocktail hat that swirls around the head dramatically. Rather wig-like at the back of the head and at neckline....
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.
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