Luxury fashion has a women designer problem: As Marie Claire has reported, it's still rare to see female talent appointed to lead the world's biggest, most influential legacy houses. Today, another one joins—or, more accurately, rejoins—the ranks.
Maria Grazia Chiuri, coming off nearly a decade at the helm of Dior, is taking over Fendi, the brand announced on Oct. 14. Her appointment follows Silvia Venturini Fendi's departure as Chief Creative Officer earlier this month. Chiuri's first collection will walk the Milan Fashion Week runway in February 2026.
