Overview

• Dior confirmed on May 29 that Chiuri has stepped down from leading its women’s collections, a role she assumed in 2016 as the first female creative director at the house.
• Chiuri capped her tenure with the Cruise 2026 show in Rome on May 27, earning praise for blending Dior’s heritage tailoring with fluid, modern silhouettes.
• Her visionary leadership introduced a sustained feminist narrative at Dior, from the inaugural “We Should All Be Feminists” tee to collaborations with female artists and global artisans.
• Under her direction, Dior debuted signature items like the J’Adior slingback and the embroidered Book Tote and deepened ties with craft communities worldwide.
• Industry reports suggest that Anderson, who was named Dior Homme’s creative director in April, will succeed Chiuri and potentially oversee both the men’s and women’s divisions.