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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

Op-Ed | A Manifesto for Mindful Cross-Cultural Borrowing

The rise of radical inclusivity has turned a nuanced debate on cultural appropriation into a series of trials by social media. There must be a better way, says Suleman Anaya.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | A Manifesto for Mindful Cross-Cultural Borrowing

The rise of radical inclusivity has turned a nuanced debate on cultural appropriation into a series of trials by social media. There must be a better way, says Suleman Anaya.


Retail

The New Rules of Merchandising

The internet has disrupted the way brands and retailers turn designs into the sort of products that fly off shelves, elevating the role of the merchandiser. Companies that encourage collaboration and intuition informed by data can stay a step ahead.

Retail

The New Rules of Merchandising

The internet has disrupted the way brands and retailers turn designs into the sort of products that fly off shelves, elevating the role of the merchandiser. Companies that encourage collaboration and intuition informed by data can stay a step ahead.


Fashion Week

The Verdict on Paris Fashion Week

Sustainability and 70s Parisian chic loomed over a week punctuated by genuine fashion moments at Dries Van Noten, Rick Owens and Balenciaga.

Fashion Week

The Verdict on Paris Fashion Week

Sustainability and 70s Parisian chic loomed over a week punctuated by genuine fashion moments at Dries Van Noten, Rick Owens and Balenciaga.


News & Analysis

How Sustainability Became Fashion’s New Battleground

The industry has long treated climate initiatives as a secondary concern, but as scrutiny from consumers and regulators heats up, finding a way to strike the delicate balance between environmental impact and growth is becoming a business imperative.

News & Analysis

How Sustainability Became Fashion’s New Battleground

The industry has long treated climate initiatives as a secondary concern, but as scrutiny from consumers and regulators heats up, finding a way to strike the delicate balance between environmental impact and growth is becoming a business imperative.


Fashion Week

The World Is a Garden at Dior

Maria Grazia Chiuri's message was resolutely uplifting thanks to her passion for drawing so many different strands into one coherent — and beautiful — vision of a better world.

Fashion Week

The World Is a Garden at Dior

Maria Grazia Chiuri's message was resolutely uplifting thanks to her passion for drawing so many different strands into one coherent — and beautiful — vision of a better world.


Luxury

Despite the Critics, Maria Grazia Chiuri's Dior Is a Success

Today’s Christian Dior show may again disappoint critics, but lacklustre reviews haven’t slowed momentum at the house, where sales are expected to grow 26 percent this year, according to Morgan Stanley.

Luxury

Despite the Critics, Maria Grazia Chiuri's Dior Is a Success

Today’s Christian Dior show may again disappoint critics, but lacklustre reviews haven’t slowed momentum at the house, where sales are expected to grow 26 percent this year, according to Morgan Stanley.


China

Yes, People Are Buying Couture for Babies. Here’s Why.

China’s childrenswear market is outperforming both womenswear and menswear, and Dior, Gucci, Burberry and Fendi all want a slice of the $29 billion pie.

China

Yes, People Are Buying Couture for Babies. Here’s Why.

China’s childrenswear market is outperforming both womenswear and menswear, and Dior, Gucci, Burberry and Fendi all want a slice of the $29 billion pie.


News & Analysis

Thebe Magugu First LVMH Prize Recipient From Africa

South African designer Thebe Magugu has been awarded the LVMH Prize, and will receive €300,000 and a year-long mentorship.

News & Analysis

Thebe Magugu First LVMH Prize Recipient From Africa

South African designer Thebe Magugu has been awarded the LVMH Prize, and will receive €300,000 and a year-long mentorship.


Sustainability

Stella McCartney Taps Anti-Consumption Activists to Sell More Clothes

The eco-conscious label’s new campaign highlights the delicate balance brands and activists navigate when working together.

Sustainability

Stella McCartney Taps Anti-Consumption Activists to Sell More Clothes

The eco-conscious label’s new campaign highlights the delicate balance brands and activists navigate when working together.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Highsnobiety Names Editor-in-Chief, Dior Taps Former Schiaparelli Design Director

This week, Interview’s executive editor joins Highsnobiety as editor-in-chief, while Bertrand Guyon is appointed to Dior as part of Maria Grazia Chiuri’s studio.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Highsnobiety Names Editor-in-Chief, Dior Taps Former Schiaparelli Design Director

This week, Interview’s executive editor joins Highsnobiety as editor-in-chief, while Bertrand Guyon is appointed to Dior as part of Maria Grazia Chiuri’s studio.


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