The Chavarria-Fendi Rumor Mill

Willy Chavarria
How real are the talks between Willy Chavarria and Fendi? Non-Italians have designed Fendi, and Chavarria may reflect part of LVMH’s recent American kick. Photo: Carl Timpone/BFA.com
Lauren Sherman
June 24, 2025

Yesterday, WWD ran an intriguing report that the American designer has been speaking with Fendi about a potential gig. The reporters noted that the talks were “preliminary,” and that there were plenty of other candidate names swirling, including ex-Marni designer Francesco Risso.