Maria Grazia Chiuri is stepping down as Dior’s creative director after a nine-year tenure that began in 2016. As the first woman to lead the French luxury house’s women’s haute couture, ready-to-wear, and accessories collections, Chiuri infused her designs with a feminist perspective and paid homage to Dior’s heritage while exploring broader historical archives.
Her debut Spring/Summer 2017 collection famously included the slogan “We should all be feminists,” setting a tone of empowerment for her tenure. She collaborated with female artists and revitalized iconic items like the Saddle Bag. Chiuri’s leadership contributed to Dior’s substantial growth, with couture sales rising from €2.2 billion in 2017 to a peak of €9.5 billion in 2023. However, a market slowdown saw sales decrease to €8.7 billion in 2024.
Chiuri presented her final show, Dior Resort 2026, in Rome, her birthplace. Chiuri began her fashion career at Fendi before moving to Valentino and ultimately to Dior. Concurrently, Dior appointed Jonathan Anderson as men’s artistic director in April 2025.
Chiuri expressed gratitude to the Dior team and highlighted her pride in having led a chapter of impactful, women-centered fashion. Her departure marks a significant moment in the fashion industry, as Dior navigates a new chapter in its storied history.
A successor has not yet been named.
