Overview
- Effective October 1, Silvia Venturini Fendi steps down from creative direction to take the honorary president title at the Roman house.
- Fendi says a new creative organization will be announced in due course, with no permanent successor named yet.
- Her new mandate centers on championing the brand’s heritage and craftsmanship and serving as a global ambassador, including oversight of Fendi Casa.
- Venturini Fendi presented her final collection at Milan Fashion Week last week with the Spring–Summer 2026 show, following a centenary year under her lead.
- The transition follows the July 1 arrival of chairman and CEO Ramon Ros, and reporting points to external candidates under consideration, including Francesco Risso, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Willy Chavarria, which Fendi has not confirmed.