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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

Spectacle and Intensity at Dior

Accompanying dancers embodied a delirious, entrancing freedom that distracted from the collection's gloomy severity.

Fashion Week

Spectacle and Intensity at Dior

Accompanying dancers embodied a delirious, entrancing freedom that distracted from the collection's gloomy severity.


News & Analysis

Burberry Rebrands Under Riccardo Tisci

A new logo and monogram were unveiled as part of the British brand’s new identity under chief creative officer Riccardo Tisci.

News & Analysis

Burberry Rebrands Under Riccardo Tisci

A new logo and monogram were unveiled as part of the British brand’s new identity under chief creative officer Riccardo Tisci.


News & Analysis

Dior Brought Back the Saddle Bag With a Global Instagram Blitz

LVMH sees new, revived products as key to keeping up with rivals.

News & Analysis

Dior Brought Back the Saddle Bag With a Global Instagram Blitz

LVMH sees new, revived products as key to keeping up with rivals.


Fashion Week

At Paris Couture, a Return to Elegance

The haute couture week which closed yesterday was marked by a poignant return to rigour, restraint and dressmaking, writes Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

At Paris Couture, a Return to Elegance

The haute couture week which closed yesterday was marked by a poignant return to rigour, restraint and dressmaking, writes Angelo Flaccavento.


Fashion Week

Dior's Avant-Garde Rebellion

Maria Grazia Chiuri's collection was a minor masterpiece of almost monastic restraint in its muted colour palette and its rigorous, repetitive silhouettes.

Fashion Week

Dior's Avant-Garde Rebellion

Maria Grazia Chiuri's collection was a minor masterpiece of almost monastic restraint in its muted colour palette and its rigorous, repetitive silhouettes.


News & Analysis

V&A to Stage Dior Exhibition in London

In its largest display since the record-breaking Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty exhibition, the V&A will explore the French couturier’s relationship with British culture.

News & Analysis

V&A to Stage Dior Exhibition in London

In its largest display since the record-breaking Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty exhibition, the V&A will explore the French couturier’s relationship with British culture.


Luxury

Behind the Scenes of the LVMH Prize

Tokyo-based designer Masayuki Ino of Doublet was crowned the winner of the French conglomerate’s fashion award, while Rok Hwang was awarded the special prize after three selection rounds over five months of competition.

Luxury

Behind the Scenes of the LVMH Prize

Tokyo-based designer Masayuki Ino of Doublet was crowned the winner of the French conglomerate’s fashion award, while Rok Hwang was awarded the special prize after three selection rounds over five months of competition.


Fashion Week

Dior's Haute Tomboys

There is beauty of a kind Maria Grazia Chiuri is undoubtedly offering at Dior, but it is sombre. If she could add some effervescence, she might just be unstoppable.

Fashion Week

Dior's Haute Tomboys

There is beauty of a kind Maria Grazia Chiuri is undoubtedly offering at Dior, but it is sombre. If she could add some effervescence, she might just be unstoppable.


Fashion Week

Gucci, Chanel Among Fashion Month's Instagram Winners

New data from the video and photo sharing app unveils the most buzzed about brands and models over the Autumn/Winter 2018 season.

Fashion Week

Gucci, Chanel Among Fashion Month's Instagram Winners

New data from the video and photo sharing app unveils the most buzzed about brands and models over the Autumn/Winter 2018 season.


Luxury

Is Dior Ready for a Revolution?

Christian Dior's creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri is known for bringing an activism-tinged approach to the catwalks, but a real revolution is brewing inside the house.

Luxury

Is Dior Ready for a Revolution?

Christian Dior's creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri is known for bringing an activism-tinged approach to the catwalks, but a real revolution is brewing inside the house.


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