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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

In Paris, Young Talents Rally Against Uncertainty

This season, designers from around the globe placed their best bets on Paris as the ultimate showcase and marketplace to transform their creations into commerce.

Fashion Week

In Paris, Young Talents Rally Against Uncertainty

This season, designers from around the globe placed their best bets on Paris as the ultimate showcase and marketplace to transform their creations into commerce.


Fashion Week

In Paris, Few Break Free From Comfort Zone

While even Rei Kawakubo and Rick Owens seemed to stay in their creative comfort zones, Undercover and Y-Project emerged as winners of the week.

Fashion Week

In Paris, Few Break Free From Comfort Zone

While even Rei Kawakubo and Rick Owens seemed to stay in their creative comfort zones, Undercover and Y-Project emerged as winners of the week.


Fashion Week

Sonia Rykiel's Greatest Hits

The show, which celebrated the designer's 50-year anniversary, will long be remembered.

Fashion Week

Sonia Rykiel's Greatest Hits

The show, which celebrated the designer's 50-year anniversary, will long be remembered.


Fashion Week

A Mesh of the Personal and Political at Dior

It was Maria Grazia Chiuri's most animated and appealing collection so far, liberated by the connections between the upheaval of 1968 and the agitators driving change today.

Fashion Week

A Mesh of the Personal and Political at Dior

It was Maria Grazia Chiuri's most animated and appealing collection so far, liberated by the connections between the upheaval of 1968 and the agitators driving change today.


News & Analysis

LVMH and Kering Launch WeCareForModels.com

Building on the landmark Models' Charter launched last September, the luxury conglomerates have joined forces again to launch a new website providing models with advice on physical and mental well-being.

News & Analysis

LVMH and Kering Launch WeCareForModels.com

Building on the landmark Models' Charter launched last September, the luxury conglomerates have joined forces again to launch a new website providing models with advice on physical and mental well-being.


Fashion Week

Can Couture Be Modern?

The Paris Couture week that just closed was a bumpy ride with an uplifting finale, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

Can Couture Be Modern?

The Paris Couture week that just closed was a bumpy ride with an uplifting finale, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


Fashion Week

Clouds Take Ethereal Shape at Armani Privé

Giorgio Armani opened with his signature soft tailoring, but youthful party looks — an explosion of crystal-trimmed feathers — stood out the most.

Fashion Week

Clouds Take Ethereal Shape at Armani Privé

Giorgio Armani opened with his signature soft tailoring, but youthful party looks — an explosion of crystal-trimmed feathers — stood out the most.


Fashion Week

At Dior, Dreams of Surrealism

Maria Grazia Chiuri's most successful collection to date combined her Roman Alta Moda roots with Parisian theatrics to glorious effect, but it could have benefited from a more judicious edit.

Fashion Week

At Dior, Dreams of Surrealism

Maria Grazia Chiuri's most successful collection to date combined her Roman Alta Moda roots with Parisian theatrics to glorious effect, but it could have benefited from a more judicious edit.


Luxury

Hedi Slimane to Join Céline, Launch Men’s and Couture

The designer will start February 1 and expand the LVMH-owned label’s offering into menswear, couture and fragrance.

Luxury

Hedi Slimane to Join Céline, Launch Men’s and Couture

The designer will start February 1 and expand the LVMH-owned label’s offering into menswear, couture and fragrance.


Financial Markets

Report: Valentino to List 25 Percent of Company

The Italian fashion house's Qatari owner plans to sell around a quarter of the company in an IPO, which will not take place before the second half of 2018, according to a source close to the matter.

Financial Markets

Report: Valentino to List 25 Percent of Company

The Italian fashion house's Qatari owner plans to sell around a quarter of the company in an IPO, which will not take place before the second half of 2018, according to a source close to the matter.


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