Maria Grazia Chiuri leaves Dior after 9 years
The fashion world was left stunned today as Dior announced the departure of Maria Grazia Chiuri, its first female creative director, after nearly a decade at the helm. The news comes just two days after her final show—the 2026 Cruise presentation in Rome—a deeply personal homecoming that now feels like a silent, symbolic farewell.
Chiuri's last show for Dior was held in her hometown of Rome, marking the first time she brought the maison's runway to the Italian capital during her tenure. Yet, what seemed like a celebration now carries an air of mystery: models walked with their faces obscured by veils and draped fabrics, a hauntingly poetic choice that may have been an unintentional sign of her impending exit.
Was this a subtle nod to her departure? A reflection on identity, legacy, or the transient nature of fashion? Only Chiuri knows—but the timing is undeniably poignant.
Appointed in 2016, Chiuri made history as Dior's first female creative director, bringing a feminist lens to the storied French house. Her tenure was defined by elegant silhouettes, revived icons like the Saddle Bag, and slogan tees declaring 'We Should All Be Feminists.' Under her leadership, Dior became a beacon of modern femininity, blending tradition with progressive ideals.
Before Dior, she spent 17 years at Valentino, shaping its romantic aesthetic alongside Pierpaolo Piccioli. Her exit now leaves another major fashion house in transition, following Piccioli's own departure from Valentino earlier this year.
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What's Next for Dior?
With Chiuri's exit and Kim Jones' departure from Dior Men's earlier this year, the maison faces a pivotal moment of reinvention. No successor has been named, sparking industry-wide speculation: Will Dior return to a bold, avant-garde vision like John Galliano's era? Or will it continue Chiuri's refined, feminist approach with a new voice?
In her farewell statement, Chiuri expressed gratitude, saying: 'Together, we have written an impactful chapter of which I am immensely proud.'
As the fashion world awaits Dior's next move, one thing is certain: Maria Grazia Chiuri's legacy is indelible—and her final, enigmatic show will be remembered as a moment of quiet, powerful closure.
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