Silvia Venturini Fendi Steps Down as Creative Director

Silvia Venturini Fendi Named Honorary President of the Maison ; Image Source : Press Office

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Fendi has announced that Silvia Venturini Fendi will step down as Creative Director on October 1 to assume the role of Honorary President. A third-generation member of the founding family, Silvia partnered with Karl Lagerfeld for nearly three decades before taking the reins of Accessories, Menswear, and Women’s collections, most recently steering Fendi through its centennial year.

In her new role, she will focus on safeguarding the Maison’s heritage and promoting its craftsmanship, history, and Fendi Casa. CEO Ramon Ros praised her as a transformative visionary who shaped the house while honoring its legacy.

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Professor Ivan Allegranti is a seasoned freelance journalist and academic based in Italy, with a strong foundation in law and a teaching role in Bratislava. His journey into the world of fashion began in an unlikely place, as an apprentice in a tailor’s shop. Quickly realising that his strengths lay not in the precision of the needle but in the art of storytelling, he turned his focus to chronicling the brands, artists, and visionaries who define the luxury industry. Today, he combines his legal expertise, academic insight, and narrative flair to bring depth and perspective into GAZETTA. @ivanallegranti