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Silvia Venturini Fendi Steps Down as Creative Director, Becomes Honorary President

The house says it will unveil a new creative organization in due course.

Overview

  • Effective October 1, she will shift to the honorary president role and exit day-to-day creative duties.
  • In her new post, she will champion Fendi’s heritage and craftsmanship with a focus that includes Fendi Casa.
  • Her final collection as creative director was the Spring 2026 show presented in Milan last week.
  • The transition follows a centennial year in which she oversaw womenswear after Kim Jones departed in October 2024.
  • CEO Ramon Ros, who took the helm on July 1, praised her decades-long impact, while reports suggest external candidates may be under consideration for the next creative lead.