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.
Tim’s Take | Valentino Autumn/Winter 2016
Tim Blanks speaks to Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli to decode the creative thinking behind their latest collection. Watch now.
Tim’s Take | Valentino Autumn/Winter 2016
Tim Blanks speaks to Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli to decode the creative thinking behind their latest collection. Watch now.
Beauty as a Counterbalance
The spirit of the “punk ballerina” Karole Armitage brought a new toughness to the looks that Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli showed for Valentino.
Beauty as a Counterbalance
The spirit of the “punk ballerina” Karole Armitage brought a new toughness to the looks that Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli showed for Valentino.
Valentino Eyes IPO in 2017 After Revenue Exceeds $1 Billion
Italian fashion house Valentino is considering selling shares in an initial public offering as early as next year after nearly doubling profit on revenue of more than $1 billion in 2015.
Valentino Eyes IPO in 2017 After Revenue Exceeds $1 Billion
Italian fashion house Valentino is considering selling shares in an initial public offering as early as next year after nearly doubling profit on revenue of more than $1 billion in 2015.
Viva Milano! Viva Fashion! Viva Italy!
In Milan, a remarkable show of unity from Italy's fashion industry signals an important step forwards, but as Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi pointed out, the local industry must be open to change and innovation.
Viva Milano! Viva Fashion! Viva Italy!
In Milan, a remarkable show of unity from Italy's fashion industry signals an important step forwards, but as Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi pointed out, the local industry must be open to change and innovation.
A Counterpoint on London Fashion Week
In this buzzy hotbed of design talent, too many of the top shows felt like costume plays or exercises in appropriation, argues Angelo Flaccavento.
A Counterpoint on London Fashion Week
In this buzzy hotbed of design talent, too many of the top shows felt like costume plays or exercises in appropriation, argues Angelo Flaccavento.
Top 10 Campaigns of the Season
This season, a CGI gaming goddess takes on the three original Supers and the East African savanna vies with the Berlin skyline for best backdrop. BoF brings you the Top 10 campaigns of the season.
Top 10 Campaigns of the Season
This season, a CGI gaming goddess takes on the three original Supers and the East African savanna vies with the Berlin skyline for best backdrop. BoF brings you the Top 10 campaigns of the season.
Couture's Melancholia
As ready-to-wear moves further upmarket, the culture of couture is fading away.
Couture's Melancholia
As ready-to-wear moves further upmarket, the culture of couture is fading away.
Fortuny’s Spirit
Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli burnished their own myth with an exquisite couture collection.
Fortuny’s Spirit
Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli burnished their own myth with an exquisite couture collection.
Making Valentino Magic
Chiuri and Piccioli take their man on a journey, from earthbound to starkissed.
Making Valentino Magic
Chiuri and Piccioli take their man on a journey, from earthbound to starkissed.
Giambattista Valli: 'I’m the Only One Who Decides'
While the fashion world debates ‘designer burnout,’ Giambattista Valli has decided to create 12 collections a year in order to maintain his creative independence, not sacrifice it.
Giambattista Valli: 'I’m the Only One Who Decides'
While the fashion world debates ‘designer burnout,’ Giambattista Valli has decided to create 12 collections a year in order to maintain his creative independence, not sacrifice it.
What is The BoF 500?
The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.
