Silvia Venturini Fendi Steps Down: Fendi Enters a New Chapter

Silvia Venturini Fendi is stepping down as Creative Director of Fendi, effective October 1, 2025. She will transition to Honorary President, focusing on safeguarding the brand’s heritage and craftsmanship. Her departure marks the end of a defining era for Fendi, where her vision shaped the house’s identity for over three decades.

Redefining Fendi

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Silvia Venturini Fendi joined the family business in the early 1990s, initially managing accessories and menswear. In 1997, she created the Baguette bag, an iconic design that cemented her influence in fashion. Collaborating closely with Karl Lagerfeld until his death in 2019, she steadily took on more responsibility, eventually leading all collections after Kim Jones left in 2024.

The Centennial Collection

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Her final co-ed collection, showcased at Milan Fashion Week for Spring-Summer 2026, highlighted Fendi’s craftsmanship and bold design. From cut-out daisy petals to perforated leather and stuffed flowers on handbags, the line combined durability with innovation, offering a fresh yet unmistakably Fendi aesthetic.

Looking Ahead

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Fendi has not yet named a successor. Industry speculation points to Maria Grazia Chiuri of Dior as a potential candidate. Venturini Fendi’s shift to Honorary President signals a focus on heritage preservation, ensuring that the brand’s history and craftsmanship remain central even as it navigates the evolving luxury market.

As Fendi transitions leadership, the fashion world will be watching closely to see who carries the brand forward, and how they balance innovation with the legacy Venturini Fendi leaves behind.