Just after we thought the inventive director musical chairs had come to an finish—after an virtually overwhelming variety of designer debuts throughout the newest Fashion Weeks—there’s yet one more to add to the checklist: Maria Grazia Chiuri is heading to Fendi as Chief Creative Officer.
Now, avid vogue followers might keep in mind this isn’t the designer’s first time on the Italian luxurious label. Chiuri labored on the creation of the now-iconic first Fendi Baguette bag throughout her time as an equipment designer between 1989 and 1999—her first function throughout the world of luxurious vogue homes.
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After that, she moved to Valentino earlier than turning into Dior’s first-ever feminine lead designer, the place she stayed for 9 years, leaving solely in May of this yr. So, Chiuri’s design résumé is definitely a formidable one.
Speaking on right this moment’s announcement, she stated: “I return to Fendi with honour and joy, having had the privilege of beginning my career under the guidance of the House’s founders, the five sisters.” The ladies—Paola, Anna, Franca, Carla, and Alda Fendi—are recognized to be behind Fendi’s progress into the globally recognised model it’s right this moment.
“Fendi has always been a forge of talents and a starting point for many creatives in the industry, thanks to the extraordinary ability of these five women to foster and nurture generations of vision and skill. I am grateful to Mr Arnault for entrusting me with the task of helping to write a new chapter in the history of this extraordinary women-founded company,” continues Chiuri.
Valentino, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Giancarlo Giammetti at Haute Couture Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 19
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Mr Arnault echoed this pleasure, sharing: “Maria Grazia Chiuri is one of the greatest creative talents in fashion today, and I am delighted that she has chosen to return to Fendi to continue expressing her creativity within the LVMH group, after sharing her bold vision of fashion.”
So, it appears now we have a vogue home full-circle second—and we are able to’t wait to see Chiuri deliver her fashionable, feminist edge to Fendi’s Autumn/Winter 2026 present in Milan subsequent February.