Maria Grazia Chiuri Set to Leave Dior
After many months of talk, Maria Grazia Chiuri has now quit as head of Dior, ending almost ten years of work that changed the brand. Her time was marked by strong feminist vibes, big sales, and a new take on Dior's woman. This move makes way for Jonathan Anderson, who led Loewe and his own line, JW Anderson. He is set to lead all of Dior's key areas.
Chiuri was the first woman to hold her post at Dior, starting in 2016. She led the brand through fast growth as part of LVMH. She made her mark with bold runway shows, deals with women artists and writers, and styles for what she called "strong women's fashion."
"I am very thankful to my teams and the workshops," Chiuri said. "Their skill let me bring my vision to life, working with many women artists. We made a big impact, and I am very proud."
Her exit was much talked about, and her latest show in Rome looked like her last goodbye. Anderson's coming marks a big change at Dior. Known for unique styles and clear ideas, he will be one of the few to run all parts of a big traditional brand—lining up with the parent company's new plans.
LVMH hasn't yet made Anderson's job official, but those close to the firm say it could happen soon, likely before his next men's show in Paris this June.
