After nine years as Dior’s creative director of women’s ready-to-wear and couture, Maria Grazia Chiuri just announced that she’s stepping down from her role.
“I would like to thank Monsieur Arnault for placing his trust in me and Delphine for her support,” Chiuri said on her announcement. “I am particularly grateful for the work accomplished by my teams and the ateliers. Their talent and expertise allowed me to realise my vision of committed women’s fashion, in close dialogue with several generations of female artists. Together, we have written an impactful chapter of which I am immensely proud.”
Her announcement comes one day after she presented the Dior Cruise collection in her hometown of Rome – merging Resort with couture in one show – in which she received a standing ovation. We did say there was a hidden meaning behind those blindfolds.
Now, who’s going to replace her? Well, it’s been heavily rumoured that Jonathan Anderson (who was announced as CD of Dior’s menswear in April) is set to take over the creative direction of the Parisian house.
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