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Maria Grazia Chiuri

Chief Creative Officer, Fendi

The first woman to be appointed to lead the ateliers and design teams of the famed house of Christian Dior has over 25 years experience in the industry, including a successful eight-year tenure as co-creative director of Valentino.

Maria Grazia Chiuri
News & Analysis

Meet the Unsung Heroes of the World’s Biggest Fashion Houses

Fashion has long perpetuated a single creator myth, but behind every great designer is a team of designers, some of them powerhouses in their own right.

News & Analysis

Meet the Unsung Heroes of the World’s Biggest Fashion Houses

Fashion has long perpetuated a single creator myth, but behind every great designer is a team of designers, some of them powerhouses in their own right.


Marketing

Jil Sander's New Designers on the Future of the Brand

The fashion house has had its fair share of comings and goings. Now, Luke and Lucie Meier are reimagining the brand.

Marketing

Jil Sander's New Designers on the Future of the Brand

The fashion house has had its fair share of comings and goings. Now, Luke and Lucie Meier are reimagining the brand.


News & Analysis

Raf Simons, Donatella Versace and Jonathan Anderson Take Top Honours at Fashion Awards

The celebration returned to Royal Albert Hall on Monday night with Naomi Campbell's emotional tribute to Azzedine Alaïa, as well as a performance by Rita Ora in homage to Fashion Icon recipient Donatella Versace.

News & Analysis

Raf Simons, Donatella Versace and Jonathan Anderson Take Top Honours at Fashion Awards

The celebration returned to Royal Albert Hall on Monday night with Naomi Campbell's emotional tribute to Azzedine Alaïa, as well as a performance by Rita Ora in homage to Fashion Icon recipient Donatella Versace.


News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Inside LVMH's Executive Reshuffle

BoF speaks to the key players — Sidney Toledano, Pietro Beccari and Pierre-Yves Roussel — in the luxury group's CEO shakeup.

News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Inside LVMH's Executive Reshuffle

BoF speaks to the key players — Sidney Toledano, Pietro Beccari and Pierre-Yves Roussel — in the luxury group's CEO shakeup.


News & Analysis

Gucci's Surge and the Power of a Responsive Supply Chain

This week, Kering announced Gucci’s new production strategy, taking a step towards enhanced vertical integration and reduced lead time in a fashion world where supply chain is becoming as important as design.

News & Analysis

Gucci's Surge and the Power of a Responsive Supply Chain

This week, Kering announced Gucci’s new production strategy, taking a step towards enhanced vertical integration and reduced lead time in a fashion world where supply chain is becoming as important as design.


News & Analysis

Supreme, Rihanna Among Nominees for the British Fashion Council's 2017 Fashion Awards

The event will raise funds for the BFC’s education foundation, which supports emerging talent.

News & Analysis

Supreme, Rihanna Among Nominees for the British Fashion Council's 2017 Fashion Awards

The event will raise funds for the BFC’s education foundation, which supports emerging talent.


Luxury

Making Sense of The Dior Gap

While critics are largely dismissive of Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Dior, her work is driving positive sales momentum, reflecting the rise of today’s direct-to-consumer reality.

Luxury

Making Sense of The Dior Gap

While critics are largely dismissive of Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Dior, her work is driving positive sales momentum, reflecting the rise of today’s direct-to-consumer reality.


News & Analysis

Paul Andrew Appointed Women's Creative Director of Salvatore Ferragamo

The British designer joined the Italian house as footwear director in September 2016.

News & Analysis

Paul Andrew Appointed Women's Creative Director of Salvatore Ferragamo

The British designer joined the Italian house as footwear director in September 2016.


News & Analysis

Size-Zero Ban Hits Paris Catwalks

Designers including Saint Laurent and Givenchy abide by rules to no longer use models below the French size 34.

News & Analysis

Size-Zero Ban Hits Paris Catwalks

Designers including Saint Laurent and Givenchy abide by rules to no longer use models below the French size 34.


Fashion Week

More Questions Than Answers at Dior

Maria Grazia Chiuri’s journey into Dior’s past brought her to Marc Bohan and his artist muse Niki de Saint Phalle. So how was Chiuri going to link that to her activist instincts?

Fashion Week

More Questions Than Answers at Dior

Maria Grazia Chiuri’s journey into Dior’s past brought her to Marc Bohan and his artist muse Niki de Saint Phalle. So how was Chiuri going to link that to her activist instincts?


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