Silvia Venturini Fendi, who has long been a pillar of the Roman maison Fendi, is stepping down as Creative Director and will assume the role of Honorary President. French luxury group LVMH announced that the next creative direction for the house will be revealed “in due time.”
Since 1994, Venturini Fendi has led the brand’s menswear and accessories divisions, later serving as the right hand to Karl Lagerfeld in womenswear and couture. Following the departure of Kim Jones in October 2023, she took over both womenswear and couture, steering two seasons during the maison’s centennial year.
In a statement, Venturini Fendi said: “These have been truly exciting years, a journey I have walked also in the name of my grandmother Adele, my mother Anna, and her sisters. My heart turns to Karl, an extraordinary master who granted me the honour of working by his side, teaching me the art of sharing, a defining quality in my family’s history of women, while guiding me to nurture and protect my own creative vision so that I could then fly on my own.”
She added: “What a wonderful journey it has been, not only creatively but also from a human perspective: first through my bond with Karl Lagerfeld, then with Kim Jones and last but not least with my fantastic team, which over the years has become part of my family.”
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In her new role as Honorary President, Venturini Fendi will focus on preserving the maison’s heritage and craftsmanship, while continuing to promote its history and the broader universe of Fendi Casa.
Her departure marks a significant transition, as a third-generation member of the Fendi family steps back from the front line. It also reflects a broader wave of creative change across the luxury industry, as maisons seek renewal amid a prolonged slowdown in the high-end market.
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