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Carla Fendi
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Fendi store opening - Carla Fendi
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| Born | July 12, 1937 |
| Died | June 19, 2017 (aged 79) |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Occupation | Fashion executive |
| Known for | President of Fendi, Philanthropy |
Carla Fendi (born July 12, 1937 – died June 19, 2017) was an important Italian fashion leader. She worked for the famous Fendi company alongside her sisters and parents. Carla Fendi was also well known for her generous work helping others.
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Who Was Carla Fendi?
Her Early Life
Carla Fendi was born in Italy on July 12, 1937. Her parents were Edoardo and Adele Fendi. She had four sisters named Paola, Anna, Franca, and Alda. Carla was married to Candido Speroni. They did not have any children.
Growing the Fendi Fashion House
In the 1950s, Carla started working with her sisters. They joined their family's business, Fendi. Their parents had started Fendi as a small shop in 1925. The sisters worked hard to make the company much bigger. It grew from a small store into a famous brand known all over the world.
After their father passed away, the sisters opened their own Fendi store in 1964. A year later, they hired a young designer named Karl Lagerfeld. He helped change the brand's style. From 1965 onwards, Fendi's bags, furs, and scarves became very popular. Many Hollywood stars loved them. In 1987, Carla helped launch Fendi perfumes. In 1989, she opened the first Fendi store outside of Rome. This new store in New York held all of Fendi's products.
Carla's Special Role
While her sisters focused on designing new products, Carla had a different job. She focused on promoting the brand and marketing it to people. She became the president of Fendi. She was also the public face of the company. This meant she often represented Fendi to the world.
In 2001, a larger company called LVMH bought most of Fendi. But Carla Fendi stayed on as president until 2008. She remained an honorary president for the rest of her life.
Helping the Arts and Rome
Carla Fendi was also a great supporter of the arts. Italy's culture minister called her a major patron of the arts. She created the Carla Fendi Foundation. This foundation helped pay for the restoration of Rome's famous Trevi Fountain. The foundation also helped restore the Teatro Caio Melisso in Spoleto in 2010. She truly loved helping to preserve beautiful art and history.
Her Legacy
After her husband passed away in 2013, Carla's health became weaker. She passed away in Rome on June 19, 2017. She was 79 years old. Carla Fendi is remembered for her work in fashion and for her generous spirit.
