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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

A Woman's Work: How Women Can Get Ahead in Fashion

Women are, by far, the primary consumers of fashion, but remain underrepresented in top creative positions. On International Women’s Day, Maria Grazia Chiuri, Tory Burch, Julie de Libran and more weigh in.

News & Analysis

A Woman's Work: How Women Can Get Ahead in Fashion

Women are, by far, the primary consumers of fashion, but remain underrepresented in top creative positions. On International Women’s Day, Maria Grazia Chiuri, Tory Burch, Julie de Libran and more weigh in.


Fashion Week

Suffocating Beauty at Valentino

Piccioli’s Valentino lingers in a world that represents princesses. But, whatever else, his princesses have spines.

Fashion Week

Suffocating Beauty at Valentino

Piccioli’s Valentino lingers in a world that represents princesses. But, whatever else, his princesses have spines.


News & Analysis

Tim's Take | Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2017

Watch Tim Blanks speak with Maria Grazia Chiuri about her latest Autumn/Winter 2017 collection for Christian Dior.

News & Analysis

Tim's Take | Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2017

Watch Tim Blanks speak with Maria Grazia Chiuri about her latest Autumn/Winter 2017 collection for Christian Dior.


Fashion Week

Maria Grazia Chiuri, A Lightning Rod at Dior

An erratic nature established the rhythm of the show and may have stood in the way of a full appreciation of the collection.

Fashion Week

Maria Grazia Chiuri, A Lightning Rod at Dior

An erratic nature established the rhythm of the show and may have stood in the way of a full appreciation of the collection.


Marketing

Top 10 Campaigns of the Season

Novel commercial tie-ups and striking imagery distinguished the best fashion campaigns of the season.

Marketing

Top 10 Campaigns of the Season

Novel commercial tie-ups and striking imagery distinguished the best fashion campaigns of the season.


News & Analysis

News Bites | Shortlist for 2017 LVMH Prize Unveiled

In today's News Bites, meet the designers shortlisted for the LVMH Prize, including Molly Goddard, Charles Jeffrey and Maggie Marilyn.

News & Analysis

News Bites | Shortlist for 2017 LVMH Prize Unveiled

In today's News Bites, meet the designers shortlisted for the LVMH Prize, including Molly Goddard, Charles Jeffrey and Maggie Marilyn.


Fashion Week

Politics at Prabal

The designer’s finale of printed t-shirts reprising powerful political slogans from recent history was a positive step towards channeling fashion’s viral effect for the greater good.

Fashion Week

Politics at Prabal

The designer’s finale of printed t-shirts reprising powerful political slogans from recent history was a positive step towards channeling fashion’s viral effect for the greater good.


News & Analysis

Inside Dior’s Unseen Archive with Maria Grazia Chiuri

Dior is celebrating its 70th anniversary with the unveiling of a new strategic archive conceived to sustain the meaning — and might — of the multi-billion-dollar brand in times of flux.

News & Analysis

Inside Dior’s Unseen Archive with Maria Grazia Chiuri

Dior is celebrating its 70th anniversary with the unveiling of a new strategic archive conceived to sustain the meaning — and might — of the multi-billion-dollar brand in times of flux.


Fashion Week

At Paris Couture, Betrayal and Brilliance

Two stars shone brightest this couture season: John Galliano of Maison Margiela and Pierpaolo Piccioli of Valentino, says Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

At Paris Couture, Betrayal and Brilliance

Two stars shone brightest this couture season: John Galliano of Maison Margiela and Pierpaolo Piccioli of Valentino, says Angelo Flaccavento.


Fashion Week

A Dior Fairytale

In her first couture collection at her new gig, Maria Grazia Chiuri drew a line from Valentino’s pale princesses to Dior’s winsome Titianas. Some of it worked, some not so. But if you were looking for green shoots, they were in the most reassuring places.

Fashion Week

A Dior Fairytale

In her first couture collection at her new gig, Maria Grazia Chiuri drew a line from Valentino’s pale princesses to Dior’s winsome Titianas. Some of it worked, some not so. But if you were looking for green shoots, they were in the most reassuring places.


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