After nine years at the helm of Dior, Maria Grazia Chiuri bids farewell to the iconic French house, leaving behind quite a legacy. As Dior’s first-ever female creative director, Chiuri has reshaped the brand’s identity since her appointment in 2016, weaving strong feminist messaging and strikingly modern silhouettes into its historic DNA. Who could forget the now-iconic “We Should All Be Feminists” T-shirt from her Spring/Summer 2017 debut?
She’s also behind some of the most recognisable designs of the past decade: the now-famous Dior Book Tote and the J’adior slingback heels are both Chiuri creations. She even revived some of the house’s cult favourites—from John Galliano’s Dior Saddle Bag to the nostalgic J’adore Dior slogan tee—earning instant praise from long-time fashion fans. And her final act? A showstopping Cruise 2026 collection staged in the gardens of Villa Albani Torlonia in Rome, widely considered one of her most beautiful yet.
