Carla Fendi
Fashion Designer

Carla Fendi Net Worth

Carla Fendi was born on July 12, 1937 in Rome, Italy and is best known as the heiress to the luxury handbag company Fendi. She was nicknamed the General for her central role in the brand's success in North America. Her leadership and vision helped to make Fendi one of the most recognizable and successful luxury brands in the world.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day July 12, 1937
Birth Place Rome, Italy
Age 83 YEARS OLD
Died On Jun 19, 2017 (age 79)
Birth Sign Cancer

💰 Net worth: $14 million (2024)

About

Gained fame as the heiress to the luxury handbag company Fendi. Nicknamed the General, she was central to the brand's success in North America. 

Before Fame

Her parents, Adele and Edoardo Fendi, founded Fendi in 1925 in Rome. It originally began as a fur and leather shop. 

Trivia

Despite Fendi's takeover by the LVMH group in 2001, she remained honorary President until her death. 

Family Life

She was one of five sisters to inherit the Fendi brand. Her sisters are Paola, Anna, Franca, and Alda. Her husband, Candido Speroni, passed away in 2013. She had no children. 

Associated With

She worked alongside designer Karl Lagerfeld after he joined Fendi in 1965. 

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