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.


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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Paul Andrew Appointed Women's Creative Director of Salvatore Ferragamo
The British designer joined the Italian house as footwear director in September 2016.

Paul Andrew Appointed Women's Creative Director of Salvatore Ferragamo
The British designer joined the Italian house as footwear director in September 2016.

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.

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.

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?

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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