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Forbes
4 days ago
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- Forbes
Maria Grazia Chiuri, Dior's First Female Creative Director, Is Leaving
TOPSHOT - Models present creatioins for Christian Dior during the 2018/2019 fall/winter collection ... More fashion show on February 27, 2018 in Paris. (Photo by FRANCOIS GUILLOT / AFP) (Photo by FRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP via Getty Images) Many years from now, Maria Grazia Chiuri's departure may be remembered as the worst-kept secret in fashion. While that may be true, it would be a shame to be so reductive about the Italian fashion designer's time at the storied French Maison, which was founded in 1946 by Monsieur Christian Dior and officially launched in 1947 with the post-war launch of the New Look. Chiuri joined the brand from Valentino, where she worked with work partner Pier Paolo Piccioli in 2016 by replacing Raf Simons' 3 ½ year tenure there. Beyond the soaring profits, the designer brought to the brand a feminine and feminist POV, an active engagement with fine art and Italian culture. Her last show concluded Tuesday in Rome, where she staged a Cinicittà-worthy production to showcase her collection for Cruise 2026 that combined RTW and Haute Couture styles. While not officially confirmed, fashion's second worst-kept secret is that Chiuri will be replaced by JW Anderson, who has departed Loewe and was named Dior's menswear in April. PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 24: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY - For Non-Editorial use please seek approval from ... More Fashion House) Models walk the runway during the finale of the Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2024-2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 24, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by) In a statement to the press, Delphine Arnault, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Christian Dior Couture, expressed gratitude to the designer. "I extend my warmest thanks to Maria Grazia Chiuri, who, since her arrival at Dior, has accomplished tremendous work with an inspiring feminist perspective and exceptional creativity, all imbued with the spirit of Monsieur Dior, which allowed her to design highly desirable collections. She has written a key chapter in the history of Christian Dior, greatly contributing to its remarkable growth and being the first woman to lead the creation of women's collections." Chiuri also provided a statement in the release. "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 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." A model presents a creation for Dior during the Women's Spring-Summer 2020/2021 Haute Couture ... More collection fashion show in Paris, on January 20, 2020. American artist and feminist pioneer Judy Chicago, at 80, has pulled off the coup of her career by planting a massive temple to the mother goddess that hosted on January 20, 2020 Dior's haute couture fashion show. (Photo by FRANCOIS GUILLOT / AFP) (Photo by FRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP via Getty Images) Undoubtedly, Chiuri addressed several female perspectives during her time at the brand. To name a few, in the Fall 2018 RTW show, she splattered a wall of the show space in Sixties-era female power graffiti in a nod to the 50th anniversary French protests in which women's rights attached themselves to the larger economic and politically motivated civil unrest; in she debuted "we should all be feminists" T-shirts. In another collection for Autumn Winter 2024, the designer referenced the 1967 diffusion line Miss Dior, imagined by Marc Bohan's assistant Phillippe Guibourgé, which struck a note in the mood of France while experiencing its second wave of feminism, primarily credited to Simone de Beauvoir's 1949 The Second Sex tome. In the Spring Summer 2020 collection, Chiuri partnered with feminist art heroine Judy Chicago, who worked with the apprentices of the Chanakya school workshop, with questions such as "What if women ruled the world?" as a female empowerment message. On a side note, she also reintroduced the strength of the brand's famous bar jacket. A model presents a creation for Dior during the 2021 Dior Croisiere (Cruise) fashion show on July ... More 22, 2020 in Lecce, southern Italy. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP) (Photo by FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP via Getty Images) Chicago's work is an example of the overlapping theme of feminism and art. Both played a significant role in the work. In a show at the Brooklyn Museum last year, she enlisted art duo Claire Fontaine, the Palermo-based feminist-centric artists Fulvia Carnevale and James Thornhill, who also designed the Fall/Winter 2020 show space, and highlighted the work of Roman-based, Brooklyn-born artist Suzanne Santoro whose work was on display. The show managed to channel its Parisian Je Ne Sais Quoi via New York's gritty artistic edge, using Marlene Dietrich as a muse and employing each city's famous monuments as prints. The Parisian artist Eva Jospin devised the Chambre de Soie in a nod to the embroidery room of the Palazzo Colonna in Rome, which also referenced Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own in the Haute Couture show in January 2021. Marinella Senatore doused a room with political protest slogans, a la the artwork of Jenny Holzer for a Cruise 2021 show. Italian artisans and culture have also been celebrated. A Puglia-style carnival theme was created for a live-streamed show during the pandemic to honor the artisans who had worked on the collection. A somber, limited-attendance, socially-distance in late 2020 fashion show featured works from Italian artist Lucia Marcucci. This provided the backdrop for an acapella/operatic singing troupe, Sequenza 93, who performed "Sangu di rosa," a choral work by Lucia Ronchetti based on 19th-century Sardinian Voceri that combines classical music with funeral services epithets. Horse-riders perform during the 2019 Dior Croisiere (Cruise) fashion show on May 25, 2018 at the ... More Grandes écuries de Chantilly, near Paris. (Photo by Bertrand GUAY / AFP) (Photo by BERTRAND GUAY/AFP via Getty Images) She didn't always strike the right tone with her show themes. The Cruise 2018 collection, which featured Mexican "escaramuzas" on horseback, struck a nerve with guest Paris Jackson, who couldn't stomach the visibly disturbed horses performing to loud music amid a thunderstorm. Still, it had the cinematic drama and storytelling prevalent at Chiuri's last show in Rome this week. She has bought a theater that she restored, where she will most likely dream up more beautiful fantasies as she did at Dior. Grazie mille, Maria Grazia.
Grazia USA
5 days ago
- Business
- Grazia USA
Maria Grazia Chiuri Exits Dior After Nine Years
Maria Grazia Chiuri walks the runway during the Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall Winter 2022 2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 04, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images) Maria Grazia Chiuri, the first woman to ever lead Dior's women's collections, is exiting the French house after nearly a decade at the helm. Appointed in 2016, Chiuri brought with her a resolutely feminist vision that reverberated through every runway, beginning with her Spring/Summer 2017 debut, where models wore slogan tees emblazoned with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's now-famous line: 'We should all be feminists.' 'Christian Dior Couture announces that Maria Grazia Chiuri has decided to leave her position as Creative Director of women's haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessories collections,' read a statement from the Maison. 'The House of Dior wishes to express today its deepest gratitude to Maria Grazia Chiuri after a wonderful collaboration as Creative Director of women's collections since 2016.' Chiuri's time at Dior was prolific. Across couture, ready-to-wear and accessories, Chiuri reframed femininity not as a trending aesthetic but as a dialogue, collaborating with and honouring artists like Judy Chicago, Elena Bellantoni, and Faith Ringgold, and consistently spotlighting female artisans in Mumbai. Under her creative leadership, the house saw commercial and creative growth, with sales soaring from €2.2 billion to a peak of €9.5 billion in 2023. A model walks the runway during the Christian Dior Spring/Summer 2017 Ready-to-Wear fashion show—the first under Maria Grazia Chiuri's creative direction—on September 30, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images) Delphine Arnault, Dior's Chairman and CEO, praised Chiuri for her 'inspiring feminist perspective and exceptional creativity,' noting that she 'greatly contributed to [Dior's] remarkable growth.' Chiuri, for her part, thanked the ateliers and the women artists who helped realise her vision. 'I am particularly grateful for the work accomplished by my teams and the Ateliers,' she wrote. '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 an impactful chapter of which I am immensely proud.' From resurrecting the Saddle Bag to reinterpreting Marc Bohan's Miss Dior line, Chiuri saw herself as a curator of Dior's expansive legacy—not just of its founder, but of the visionaries who followed. As the house enters a new era—Jonathan Anderson now leading Dior Men, and senior leadership recalibrations still yet to be confirmed—speculation swirls about her successor. In an emotional farewell to the House, Chiuri presented her final collection, Cruise 2026, in her hometown of Rome this week.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
King James I's gloves in 'unique' fashion tour
A pair of embroidered gloves belonging to King James I are among a collection of fashion items going on display In France and across the UK. Fashion Museum Bath's collection, which also includes an embroidered court dress "designed at the dawn of Haute Couture", spans five centuries of fashion, dating back to the 16th Century. While the museum is undergoing a major refurbishment, its garments can be seen in major exhibitions in Paris, London and Edinburgh. "Each item has a unique story to tell, and it is a delight to match these pieces up with some of this year's most important exhibitions," said Elisabeth Murray, the museum's senior curator. More news stories for Somerset Listen to the latest news for Somerset The museum's collection was viewed by more than 1.2 million people globally in 2024. Ms Murray added: "Our loans-out programme provides the wonderful opportunity for people to see, enjoy, and be inspired by our extraordinary collection." The exhibited items include: The brown leather gloves, once owned by King James I and a 17th Century multi-coloured embroidered women's waistcoat, currently on display at the National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait Gallery. Two couture dresses designed by the House of Worth for Mary Curzon and Empress Eugenie are centre stage at Petit Palais & Galliera in Paris. A hat worn by photographer Sir Cecil Beaton and a silk dress worn by actress Wendy Hiller are being displayed at the Garden Museum, London. There are also pieces on display in Surrey and Dorset over the summer. Councillor Paul Roper called the collection "an incredible time capsule of fashion history and a real asset to the city". He added: "As we work towards a flagship new home for the museum it is particularly exciting to see that this collection continues to inspire through loans out to other museums. "Working with such high-profile cultural organisations puts Bath firmly on the fashion map." Follow BBC Somerset on Facebook and X. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Fashion museum gets £768k towards reopening Fashion museum gets grant for online catalogue project Historic fashion museum set to reopen in 2030 Fashion Museum Bath
BBC News
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
King James 1's gloves part of Fashion Museum Bath loan project
A pair of embroidered gloves belonging to King James I are among a collection of fashion items going on display In France and across the Museum Bath's collection, which also includes an embroidered court dress "designed at the dawn of Haute Couture", spans five centuries of fashion, dating back to the 16th the museum is undergoing a major refurbishment, its garments can be seen in major exhibitions in Paris, London and Edinburgh."Each item has a unique story to tell, and it is a delight to match these pieces up with some of this year's most important exhibitions," said Elisabeth Murray, the museum's senior curator. The museum's collection was viewed by more than 1.2 million people globally in Murray added: "Our loans-out programme provides the wonderful opportunity for people to see, enjoy, and be inspired by our extraordinary collection." The exhibited items include:The brown leather gloves, once owned by King James I and a 17th Century multi-coloured embroidered women's waistcoat, currently on display at the National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait couture dresses designed by the House of Worth for Mary Curzon and Empress Eugenie are centre stage at Petit Palais & Galliera in Paris.A hat worn by photographer Sir Cecil Beaton and a silk dress worn by actress Wendy Hiller are being displayed at the Garden Museum, are also pieces on display in Surrey and Dorset over the Paul Roper called the collection "an incredible time capsule of fashion history and a real asset to the city".He added: "As we work towards a flagship new home for the museum it is particularly exciting to see that this collection continues to inspire through loans out to other museums."Working with such high-profile cultural organisations puts Bath firmly on the fashion map."
New York Post
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Jon Bon Jovi gives marriage update 1 year after shock cheating confession
This couple gives love a good name. Jon Bon Jovi took to social media on Tuesday to celebrate his and wife Dorothea Hurley's 36th wedding anniversary. '36 roses for 36 amazing years,' the singer, 63, wrote on Instagram. 'Happy anniversary my love…' 10 Jon Bon Jovi shares pictures from his wedding day. jonbonjovi/Instagram 10 Jon Bon Jovi and wife Dorothea celebrate their anniversary. Jon Bon Jovi/Instagram Alongside a photo of roses, Bon Jovi shared a snap of himself and Hurley, 62, on their wedding day. The rocker donned a turquoise blue suit while his bride wore a strapless white gown and matching lace gloves. Rounding out the sweet snaps was a shot of the Graceland Wedding Chapel sign that read, 'Rock star Jon Bon Jovi was married here.' The loving post comes a year after Bon Jovi admitted to stepping out on his wife multiple times over the years. 10 Dorothea Hurley and Jon Bon Jovi attend Third Annual Silver Clef Awards Dinner on November 15, 1990. Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images 10 Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Hurley. Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images 'These are all the wonderful clichés of rock stardom,' he told The Independent in 2024. 'It's about never lying about having been a saint but not being a fool enough to f–k up the home life, either.' That same year, Bon Jovi doubled down on his claims of being with women outside of his marriage. 'I got away with murder,' the Grammy winner told Michael Strahan during their interview special, 'Halfway There,' on ABC. 'I'm a rock 'n' roll star, I'm not a saint. You know, I'm not saying that there weren't 100 girls in my life — I'm Jon Bon Jovi. It was pretty good.' 10 Jon Bon Jovi and wife Dorothea Bon Jovi attend the Versace Haute Couture Spring/Summer 1996 show. Corbis Via Getty Images 10 Dorothea Hurley Jon Bon Jovi. Getty Images for Intrepid Sea, Air, & Space Museum Bon Jovi, however, didn't let that ruin his marriage. 'But if you think I was ever going to jeopardize my — anything for believing the narcissist in me was real? What a stupid thing to do,' the rockstar insisted. 'What kind of excesses does a man need that's going to fuel that fire? It's just not worth it.' Bon Jovi also praised Hurley, his high school sweetheart, for not being 'afraid to call [him] out on something.' 10 Jake Bongiovi, Millie Bobby Brown, Dorothea Hurley, and Jon Bon Jovi attend the Damsel World Premiere at The Plaza on March 01, 2024 in New York City. Getty Images for Netflix 10 Dorothea Hurley, Stephanie Rose Bongiovi, and Jon Bon Jovi. FilmMagic 'She's also there when I fall. And I'm there for her when she falls,' he gushed. 'No matter where I went in my career, the ups or the downs, we went there together.' The couple first started dating in 1980, four years before Bon Jovi released his debut studio album. In 1985, the pair split but quickly reconciled before eloping in Las Vegas in 1989. 'There is no doubt in my mind that this world revolves because of her,' he told Strahan. 'Because of what she did to keep the kids right, what she does to keep me right, what we do together to keep it right. No doubt about it.' 10 Jon Bon Jovi and wife Dorothea in 1990. Getty Images And the musician noted that 'growing together is integral' in a marriage, adding that his other half 'came from nothing, same hometown, same high school, same group of peripheral friends.' Bon Jovi and Hurley welcomed their first child Stephanie, 31, in 1993. The two are also parents to son Jesse, 30, and Jake, 22. Jake has followed in his parents' footsteps, tying the knot with actress Millie Bobby Brown in May 2024 when he was 22 and she was 20. 10 Jon Bon Jovi and his wife Dorothea Hurley. Getty Images Following the pair's first ceremony in May, Bon Jovi told BBC that it was a 'very small family wedding and the bride looked gorgeous.' Prior to the wedding, the songwriter took a moment to gush about the 'Enola Holmes' star, 21. 'She's really wonderful and her and Jake are a great couple,' he told E! News. 'They're madly in love. It's an exciting adventure they're on.' Bobby Brown's parents were just as thrilled to welcome their son-in-law into the mix. 'My parents adore him,' the 'Stranger Things' star told the Times in 2023. '[Jake and I] both come from parents that have stayed together for a really long time. My parents were young when they got together, so I always had amazing role models for relationships.'
