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Maria Grazia Chiuri Leaves Dior After Nine Years, What's Next For The Luxury Brand?
Last Updated: After nine years, Maria Grazia Chiuri has stepped down from her role as the Creative Director at Dior. The French luxury fashion house has not announced a successor yet. French luxury fashion house Christian Dior's artistic director of womenswear Maria Grazia Chiuri has officially stepped down after nine years. Her departure comes months after industry speculation. She ended her tenure at Dior with a grand fashion show that was held at the historic Villa Albani Torlonia in Rome. Taking to her Instagram, Maria Grazia Chiuri reflected on her nine-year tenure at Dior. She penned a note on her departure. She wrote, 'After nine years, I am leaving @dior, delighted to have been given this extraordinary opportunity. I would like to thank Monsieur Arnault for placing his trust in me and Delphine for her support. I am particularly grateful for the work accomplished by my teams and the ateliers. Their talent and expertise allowed me to realise my vision of committed women's fashion, in close dialogue with several generations of female artists. Together, we have written a remarkable and impactful chapter of which I am immensely proud." Take a look at the note shared by Maria here. Maria took the creative helm at Dior in 2016 after her time at Valentino. She played a pivotal role in reshaping the house's image and offerings to better align with the lives of contemporary women. Under her direction, Dior diversified its accessories portfolio, moving beyond its long-standing dependence on the Lady Dior handbag. New icons such as the Book Tote and the Bobby Camera Bag emerged, alongside revived seasonal editions of the Saddle Bag, originally designed by John Galliano. Her creative vision extended well beyond clothing. Her shows, often held in evocative global settings like India and Mexico, celebrated artisanal craftsmanship and wove in strong feminist messaging. From the soft tailoring that subtly challenged traditional corsets to bold declarations like the 'We Should All Be Feminists' T-shirt, her collections championed a thoughtful blend of beauty and advocacy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dior Official (@dior) top videos View all While the brand has not officially announced its new creative director, Reuters mentioned that Jonathan Anderson is widely speculated to be the frontrunner to succeed Maria. Best known for his transformative work at Loewe, he is expected to debut as the brand's menswear artistic director on June 27 at the Paris Fashion Week. This transition comes at a time when the luxury fashion industry is grappling with a global slowdown, prompting a wave of creative changes at some of its most storied houses, including Chanel, Gucci, and Balenciaga. While Chiuri's next chapter remains under wraps, she continues to invest in the arts. Currently, she is dedicating her efforts to restoring Rome's Teatro della Cometa, a historic 233-seat theatre she acquired in 2020, signalling her enduring commitment to culture and craftsmanship beyond the runway. Location : Delhi, India, India First Published: May 30, 2025, 10:30 IST News lifestyle Maria Grazia Chiuri Leaves Dior After Nine Years, What's Next For The Luxury Brand?
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Confirmed: Dior Artistic Director Maria Grazia Chiuri Steps Down
Maria Grazia Chiuri is stepping down as womenswear artistic director at Christian Dior, the brand confirmed in a short statement Thursday, ending months of speculation. An elaborate runway spectacle staged at the Villa Albani Torlonia in her hometown of Rome on Tuesday capped a transformative nine-year tenure at LVMH's second-biggest fashion brand. Former Loewe creative director Jonathan Anderson is widely expected to succeed Chiuri. His debut as artistic director of Dior's menswear line is slated for June 27th during Paris Fashion Week. Chiuri, who joined Dior in 2016 from Valentino, has transformed the brand's image and product offering. Her commercial touch resulted in wearable collections designed to fit into the lives of modern women from day to night, and for work, travel and sport. During her tenure, the label reduced its dependence on the best-selling Lady Dior handbag: a broader menu of hit bags now includes the Book Tote and the Bobby Camera Bag, as well as seasonal editions of the Saddle Bag originally designed by John Galliano. Maria Grazia Chiuri's 2023 show at the Gateway of India in Mumbai referenced traditional Indian silhouettes and featured embroidery made by local artisans. (Courtesy Dior) Chiuri's shows, many staged in spectacular locations from India to Mexico, consistently celebrated global craftsmanship — broadening the brand's focus from its specialty in Parisian couture — and were imbued with a message that balanced femininity with female empowerment, often in collaboration with artists. Sometimes that was more subtle, with silhouettes that achieved the brand's signature nipped waist through elastic bands rather than punishing corsetry. Other times, it was more direct: her debut show included a T-shirt emblazoned with the title of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's famous essay, 'We Should All Be Feminists.' In 2020, she decorated a runway show set with light-up signs by artist Claire Fontaine that said 'Consent' and 'Patriarchy=Oppression.' In 2020, Maria Grazia Chiuri decorated a runway show set with light-up signs by artist Claire Fontaine that said 'Consent' and 'Patriarchy=Oppression.' (Getty Images) 'I am particularly grateful for the work accomplished by my teams and the ateliers,' Chiuri said in a statement. 'Their talent and expertise allowed me to realize my vision of committed women's fashion, in close dialogue with several generations of female artists. Together, we have written an impactful chapter of which I am immensely proud.' Delphine Arnault, Dior's CEO since 2023, thanked the designer for her 'tremendous work with an inspiring feminist perspective and exceptional creativity' and contributions to 'remarkable growth.' Estimated sales quadrupled from €2.2 billion ($2.5 billion) in 2017 to €9 billion in 2023, according to HSBC, making Dior one of luxury fashion's fastest-growing brands. But the label has since been hit hard by a sharp downturn in luxury demand, which has prompted brands across the industry to seek new creative direction. Chanel, Gucci, Balenciaga and Versace are among the major brands set to unveil refreshed fashion visions under new creative directors in the coming months. Chiuri's exit has been a lengthy process, while LVMH worked to reach an agreement on the timing and terms of her departure. The designer's next steps in fashion are not known. She is a lifelong lover of theatre and dance, and for now is expected to focus on launching Teatro della Cometa, a 233-seat theatre in Rome that she purchased in 2020 and began restoring three years later. Disclosure: LVMH is part of a group of investors who, together, hold a minority interest in The Business of Fashion. All investors have signed shareholders' documentation guaranteeing BoF's complete editorial independence.
