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LVMH Fashion Brand Dior Says Creative Director Chiuri Has Stepped Down
Dior, the fashion brand that is part of French luxury giant LVMH, said on Thursday that Maria Grazia Chiuri had left her job as creative director of its women's collections, a post she had held since 2016. Chiuri's departure is likely to pave the way for Jonathan Anderson as her replacement, Reuters said. Anderson, who left LVMH's smaller label Loewe in March 17, is one of a new generation of designers taking over some of the world's biggest fashion labels amid a sweeping industry overhaul. He is due to create a June collection for Dior Men's Fashion, LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault said last month. A spokesperson for Dior declined to comment on succession plans. Bernard Arnault's daughter Delphine Arnault, the chief executive of Christian Dior Couture, thanked Chiuri for creating "highly desirable collections". "She has written a key chapter in the history of Christian Dior, contributing significantly to its tremendous growth," she said in a statement. Chiuri, in the same statement, said she was "immensely proud" of the nine years she spent in the job.
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Fashion Commission Closes 1st Phase of 'Fashion Performance & Modeling' Course in Riyadh
The Fashion Commission has closed the first phase of the 'Fashion Performance & Modeling' course, delivered in partnership with globally renowned fashion institution Istituto Marangoni and in collaboration with Elite Model Management. The course, which launched its first phase on May 18, is designed to equip aspiring models and fashion talent with both the theoretical foundation and practical tools required to succeed in the global fashion industry, SPA reported. The curriculum combines classroom instruction with immersive, hands-on experiences across key topics, including the history of fashion, fashion styling, body language, performance techniques, and live project development. The second phase of the course will begin June 15 and continue until June 26, and will be hosted at FCR in the JAX District. Upon successful completion of the course, trainees will receive an official certificate of achievement from Istituto Marangoni, recognizing their participation in a renowned educational experience. As part of the commission's broader mission to support the creative industries and expand regional opportunities in modeling, this course helps develop local talent, foster professionalism, and elevate Saudi Arabia's presence within the international fashion ecosystem.
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Saudi Cultural Attaché Highlights Saudi Identity at Woodrow Wilson House Exhibition
The Saudi Cultural Attaché in the United States took part recently in the Fashioning Power, Fashioning Peace exhibition and gala held at Woodrow Wilson House. The event brought together diplomatic, cultural, and media figures from over 50 countries worldwide. The attaché showcased the Saudi Thobe Al-Nashal, a traditional women's dress, emphasizing support for the creativity of Saudi female designers and highlighting the growing presence of Saudi women across various domains, SPA reported. Saudi Cultural Attaché to the US and Canada Tahani Al-Baiz emphasized the exhibition's role in presenting Saudi identity through the visual arts and fostering cultural dialogue on a global scale. She emphasized the importance of culture and the arts as significant soft power tools for the Kingdom, enhancing its international presence and highlighting its unique identity.
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Erdogan Says Kurdish SDF ‘Stalling' Despite Integration Deal with Damascus
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the Kurdish-dominated and US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) were using "stalling tactics" despite an agreement with the new Syrian government for the group's integration into Syrian armed forces. Speaking to reporters on a flight from Azerbaijan, Erdogan repeated Türkiye's position that Syria's unity and territorial integrity must be preserved, saying the SDF-Damascus deal must be implemented in the agreed and planned timeline. "We had said before we welcomed the agreement. But we see that the Syrian Democratic Forces are still continuing their stalling tactics. They must stop this," he was cited as saying by his office on Thursday.
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e.l.f. Cosmetics Acquires Hailey Bieber's Rhode Beauty Brand for $1 Billion
e.l.f. Beauty has acquired Hailey Bieber's rhode skincare brand in a $1 billion deal, the companies said. Bieber's rhode had $212 million in net sales in the 12 months that ended March 31. The company's products are only available online, but by the end of this year it plans to begin an in-store partnership with Sephora in North America and the UK. Bieber, a model and the wife of singer Justin Bieber, will be rhode's chief creative officer and head of innovation and also a strategic advisor to the combined companies. Under the terms of the agreement, e.l.f. will acquire rhode for $600 million in cash and $200 million of newly issued shares of e.l.f. Beauty common stock. The deal also includes an additional potential earnout of $200 million based on the future growth of the brand over three years.
