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Maria Grazia Chiuri Returns to Fendi as Creative Director, With First Show in February 2026

The Dior veteran returns to lead a creative reset at the Roman house.

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Fendi, best known for its leather bags and accessories, was founded in Rome in 1925 by Adele Casagrande and Edoardo Fendi
Chiuri spent nearly a decade at the helm of Dior
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Overview

  • LVMH officially named Chiuri, 61, as Fendi's creative director for women's, men's and couture on October 14.
  • She succeeds Silvia Venturini Fendi, who had overseen women's collections on an interim basis and is now honorary president.
  • Chiuri's debut collection is scheduled for Milan Fashion Week in February 2026, presenting Autumn/Winter 2026–27.
  • LVMH chief Bernard Arnault praised Chiuri as one of fashion's leading creative talents and backed her to drive artistic renewal.
  • The appointment follows a broader reshuffle across major luxury houses as brands seek fresh direction in a cooling market; HSBC estimates Fendi's 2024 sales at €2.33 billion.