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Fendi Turns 100: How the Iconic Fashion House Is Celebrating With a Stamp Worth Framing
- Qui Joacin
- Apr 7
- 3 min read
A century of style, Roman roots, and “Fun Furs” — here’s how Fendi is honoring its 100-year legacy in the most timeless way possible.
Okay, fashion lovers — we have to talk about this iconic moment in style history. Fendi, the legendary Roman fashion house known for its luxe leather goods, flawless tailoring, and those insanely chic baguette bags, just turned 100 years old — and the way they’re celebrating is peak Italian elegance.
Instead of throwing just another star-studded bash (although let’s be real, they probably did that too), Fendi is being honored with its own official stamp — yes, like the kind you’d put on a letter — but this one’s a literal collectible piece of fashion history.
Fendi’s 100-Year Stamp? Total Collector’s Item
The stamp was released by the Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy as part of a special series that celebrates century-old Italian brands that have shaped global culture. It’s kind of like the fashion world’s version of being knighted — and Fendi earned it.
The design? Chef’s kiss.
It features a reimagined Fendi Roma logo in the brand’s signature yellow (you know the one) with a bold number one and an infinity symbol woven into the design — basically symbolizing "100" in the most Fendi way possible. The background is adorned with the FF logo we all know and love, originally created by Karl Lagerfeld back in 1965. And fun fact: FF actually stands for “Fun Furs” — very on brand, right?
From Fur Shop to Fashion Powerhouse
Let’s take a quick walk through Fendi's glow-up over the last century. It all started in 1925 with Adele and Edoardo Fendi, who opened a humble fur and leather shop in Rome. Fast forward a couple decades, and their five daughters — Paola, Anna, Franca, Carla, and Alda — turned the business into a fashion force. Then in came Karl Lagerfeld, who didn’t just bring the logo game — he brought an entirely new vision that catapulted Fendi onto the global stage.
From there? Pure magic:
The Baguette Bag (thank you, Silvia Venturini Fendi)
Couture fashion shows on the Great Wall of China
A literal runway on the Trevi Fountain
Iconic red carpet moments
And now, a headquarters in the Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana in Rome that looks like it’s straight out of a dream
The Stamp Set Details
This isn’t just a single stamp — it's a whole experience. The collectible comes in a four-flap foldout with:
A block of four stamps
A philatelic postcard
A first-day envelope
A philatelic card
Oh, and it’s all packed in Fendi’s signature yellow with a heartfelt message from Silvia Venturini Fendi herself. She calls the brand a “vortex of tradition and modernity” — and honestly, she nailed it.
If you want to get your hands on one (or gift one to your fashion-obsessed bestie), it’s available at Poste Italiane locations across Italy, online at filatelia.poste.it, and at selected philatelic centers in major Italian cities.
Why This Is More Than Just a Stamp
This is about honoring creativity, legacy, and craftsmanship that has defined Italian fashion for a century. Fendi’s stamp isn’t just a nod to the past — it’s a stylish little reminder that the best is still ahead. And if you ask me? That’s worth celebrating.
So tell me — if your favorite brand could get a stamp for its legacy, who would you pick? Sound off in the comments!
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