Christian Dior Couture


Mining a Legacy at Dior
For the first time in its history, the house of Dior has a female creative director in Maria Grazia Chiuri. But without more time to osmose the extraordinary archives at Dior, it was inevitable that Chiuri would fall back on what she was familiar with from her time at Valentino.

Mining a Legacy at Dior
For the first time in its history, the house of Dior has a female creative director in Maria Grazia Chiuri. But without more time to osmose the extraordinary archives at Dior, it was inevitable that Chiuri would fall back on what she was familiar with from her time at Valentino.

The Big Paris Shake-Up: Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Dior and Valentino
What lies ahead for the new creative configurations at Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Dior and Valentino? BoF examines the challenges and opportunities they face.

The Big Paris Shake-Up: Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Dior and Valentino
What lies ahead for the new creative configurations at Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Dior and Valentino? BoF examines the challenges and opportunities they face.

Behind Dior's Sunglasses Success
Christian Dior is leading the luxury eyewear race, thanks to investment in innovative product, an integrated communications strategy and ‘hyper-selective’ distribution.

Behind Dior's Sunglasses Success
Christian Dior is leading the luxury eyewear race, thanks to investment in innovative product, an integrated communications strategy and ‘hyper-selective’ distribution.

From Bankruptcy to Billions: Fashion’s Greatest Second (and Third) Acts
From Chanel to Michael Kors, BoF examines companies that failed hard on the way to global success.

From Bankruptcy to Billions: Fashion’s Greatest Second (and Third) Acts
From Chanel to Michael Kors, BoF examines companies that failed hard on the way to global success.

Bits & Bytes | Walmart Buys Jet.com, African E-Commerce Startups
This week, in the biggest ever e-commerce acquisition, Walmart bought $3.3 billion Jet.com, while African web startups are trying to tap the continent's one billion consumers.

Bits & Bytes | Walmart Buys Jet.com, African E-Commerce Startups
This week, in the biggest ever e-commerce acquisition, Walmart bought $3.3 billion Jet.com, while African web startups are trying to tap the continent's one billion consumers.

Sidney Toledano: 'Expect a New Dior'
Dior Couture chief executive Sidney Toledano speaks to BoF on why Maria Grazia Chiuri was the best choice to align the house with ‘the needs of the women of today and tomorrow — globally.’

Sidney Toledano: 'Expect a New Dior'
Dior Couture chief executive Sidney Toledano speaks to BoF on why Maria Grazia Chiuri was the best choice to align the house with ‘the needs of the women of today and tomorrow — globally.’

Identity Theft at Paris Couture
In a couture season ‘hijacked’ by marketers, Mr Martin Margiela was at the center of the problem and the solution.

Identity Theft at Paris Couture
In a couture season ‘hijacked’ by marketers, Mr Martin Margiela was at the center of the problem and the solution.

Valentino Confirms Maria Grazia Chiuri Exit
Valentino has confirmed the departure of Maria Grazia Chiuri, appointing Pierpaolo Piccioli the brand's sole creative director. Chiuri is widely thought to be joining Dior, which is expected to issue a statement soon.

Valentino Confirms Maria Grazia Chiuri Exit
Valentino has confirmed the departure of Maria Grazia Chiuri, appointing Pierpaolo Piccioli the brand's sole creative director. Chiuri is widely thought to be joining Dior, which is expected to issue a statement soon.

Controlling Chaos at Dior Homme
Van Assche talks about surrounding himself with crazy people as a vicarious inroad to altered states of consciousness, but the chaos is strictly controlled.

Controlling Chaos at Dior Homme
Van Assche talks about surrounding himself with crazy people as a vicarious inroad to altered states of consciousness, but the chaos is strictly controlled.

The 'Fashionisation' of Childrenswear
Luxury houses and independent brands are tapping increased consumer demand for trend-led, sustainable and designer childrenswear.

The 'Fashionisation' of Childrenswear
Luxury houses and independent brands are tapping increased consumer demand for trend-led, sustainable and designer childrenswear.