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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
Fashion Week

At Couture, Clothes Versus Concepts

Only at John Galliano’s Maison Margiela did concept and clothing truly fit together, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

At Couture, Clothes Versus Concepts

Only at John Galliano’s Maison Margiela did concept and clothing truly fit together, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


Fashion Week

A Symphony of Sculpted Shadows at Dior

It’s become clear that Dior has been Maria Grazia Chiuri's path to personal enlightenment. And it seems like the more personal she makes it, the more it plays in the outside world.

Fashion Week

A Symphony of Sculpted Shadows at Dior

It’s become clear that Dior has been Maria Grazia Chiuri's path to personal enlightenment. And it seems like the more personal she makes it, the more it plays in the outside world.


Workplace & Talent

Announcing Wales Bonner, Vetements, Lucky Brand and Anest Collective

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Workplace & Talent

Announcing Wales Bonner, Vetements, Lucky Brand and Anest Collective

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


Luxury

Op-Ed | Why Rihanna’s Fenty Is The End of the Star Designer

Fenty has pushed the idea of the star designer to its logical conclusion — and breaking point. After all, who needs a star designer when you have a real star?

Luxury

Op-Ed | Why Rihanna’s Fenty Is The End of the Star Designer

Fenty has pushed the idea of the star designer to its logical conclusion — and breaking point. After all, who needs a star designer when you have a real star?


News & Analysis

Succession Planning: What Works, What Doesn't

The death of Karl Lagerfeld has put a spotlight on succession planning quandaries at major brands, from Ralph Lauren to Giorgio Armani. What can the industry learn from the successes and stumbles of the past?

News & Analysis

Succession Planning: What Works, What Doesn't

The death of Karl Lagerfeld has put a spotlight on succession planning quandaries at major brands, from Ralph Lauren to Giorgio Armani. What can the industry learn from the successes and stumbles of the past?


Fashion Week

Valentino’s Persuasive Passion

Pierpaolo Piccioli is an odd duck: you can sense him reaching for an otherness that will nudge him into the unfamiliar. As with his remarkable couture, the clothes were best when they had some kind of edge.

Fashion Week

Valentino’s Persuasive Passion

Pierpaolo Piccioli is an odd duck: you can sense him reaching for an otherness that will nudge him into the unfamiliar. As with his remarkable couture, the clothes were best when they had some kind of edge.


Beauty

The Week Ahead: Why Feminism Is Suddenly in Fashion

This week, everyone will be talking about International Women's Day, Forbes' latest billionaires ranking and Glossier's mysterious new brand. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Beauty

The Week Ahead: Why Feminism Is Suddenly in Fashion

This week, everyone will be talking about International Women's Day, Forbes' latest billionaires ranking and Glossier's mysterious new brand. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


News & Analysis

Why It Bags Are Making a Comeback

Yesterday’s viral status symbols, including the Dior Saddle and Fendi Baguette, are relaunching with Instagram-friendly marketing techniques and familiar silhouettes. Why now?

News & Analysis

Why It Bags Are Making a Comeback

Yesterday’s viral status symbols, including the Dior Saddle and Fendi Baguette, are relaunching with Instagram-friendly marketing techniques and familiar silhouettes. Why now?


Fashion Week

Dior's Rebel Spirit

Maria Grazia Chiuri showed clothes that managed to bridge the gap between the house codes and one of the more arcane expressions of British street style, 1960s English teddy girls, drawing together strands of Dior's past, present and future.

Fashion Week

Dior's Rebel Spirit

Maria Grazia Chiuri showed clothes that managed to bridge the gap between the house codes and one of the more arcane expressions of British street style, 1960s English teddy girls, drawing together strands of Dior's past, present and future.


News & Analysis

What the Fashion World Is Saying About the Passing of Karl Lagerfeld

The industry remembers the beloved designer, whose death was announced on Tuesday morning.

News & Analysis

What the Fashion World Is Saying About the Passing of Karl Lagerfeld

The industry remembers the beloved designer, whose death was announced on Tuesday morning.


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