Maria Grazia Chiuri returns to Fendi as creative director. After nine years at Dior, the designer returns to the Roman fashion house where he started his career in the late 80s. The first women’s collection under his leadership will be presented in Milan in February 2026.
Chiuri’s appointment was approved by Bernard Arnault, chairman of LVMH, which owns both the Dior and Fendi brands. “Maria Grazia Chiuri is one of the greatest creative talents of our time and I am delighted to have her return to Fendi. I am confident that she will breathe new life into the house, preserving her unique legacy,” Arnault said.
For Maria Grazia, this means a return to her roots. He began his journey at Fendi in 1989, working on accessories under the guidance of the legendary Fendi brothers. According to WWD, Chiuri said, “I return to Fendi with honor and joy. This house has always been a home of talent and I am grateful for the opportunity to write a new page in its history.”
Fendi Chairman Ramon Ros emphasized that the brand’s new structure includes unified creative leadership; A single person will now be responsible for all collections, including men’s and couture collections. This will allow the brand to maintain its integrity and strengthen its position in the industry.
Let’s also remember that Chiuri was previously president of Dior, where she became the first female director of women’s collections and turned the brand into one of LVMH’s most successful brands. During his tenure, Dior’s revenue quadrupled from 2.2 billion euros to 8.7 billion euros. It was under his leadership that the iconic Book Tote and Dior Saddle bags emerged and were staged around the world, from Athens to Mumbai.
He has now been replaced by Jonathan Anderson. Everything you need and don’t need to know about her Dior debut is collected in this article.
Source: People Talk
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