The house of Fendi was established by Adele and Edoardo Fendi in Rome in 1925. The opening of the first Fendi boutique – a handbag shop and fur workshop followed. Soon winning international acclaim, Fendi emerged as a brand renowned for its elegance, craftsmanship, innovation and style. 

Called by the legendary five Fendi sisters, the collaboration with the late Karl Lagerfeld began back in 1965 and lasted 54 years. In 1992, Silvia Venturini Fendi seconded him in the Artistic Direction; in 1994, she is given the direction of Accessories and later of Menswear. In 2000, the LVMH Group acquires Fendi becoming in 2001 its majority shareholder. 

Appointed in 2020, Kim Jones held the role of Artistic Director of Couture and Womenswear until 2024. Since 2020, Delfina Delettrez Fendi, fourth generation of the Fendi family, is Artistic Director of Jewellery.

In 2015, Fendi moved its offices to one of the most emblematic buildings in Rome: the Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana. Fendi’s decision reflects the Maison’s intention to pay tribute to its heritage while simultaneously focusing on the future.

Palazzo Fendi is not just a flagship store, it is also a place where visitors can fully experience the magic of Fendi. Palazzo Fendi combines the Maison’s commitment to creativity in all its forms: from collections to architecture, even offering the chance to stay in the exclusive Fendi Private Suites.