Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Maria Grazia Chiuri Steps Down as Dior's Creative Director
The woman in charge of designing clothes for Dior, Maria Grazia Chiuri, is leaving her job after almost a decade.
She was the first woman ever to have this role at Dior.
During her time, Dior made a lot more money, and her designs were known for their messages about empowering women.
She worked with other artists and brought new ideas to the fashion shows.
They haven't announced who will take her place yet.
Maria Grazia Chiuri is stepping down as creative director of Dior after nine years.
Chiuri's tenure saw significant commercial growth, with revenues rising nearly $8 billion.
She is the first woman to lead Dior's women's collections.
Chiuri brought feminist messaging and collaborations with artists to Dior.
Dior has not yet named a successor, but speculation centers on Jonathan Anderson.
- Who
- Maria Grazia Chiuri
- What
- Chiuri is leaving her role as creative director of Dior.
- When
- Thursday, May 29
- Where
- France
- Why
- Chiuri is stepping down after 9 years.
- Departure Date
- May 29
- Role
- Creative Director of Dior Women's Collections
- Years at Dior
- 9
- Revenues Rise
- Nearly $8 Billion (2017-2023)
- Last Collection Location
- Rome, Italy