FENDI is happy to announce the appointment of Maria Grazia Chiuri as Chief Artistic Officer of the Roman Maison.
“Maria Grazia Chiuri is one of the greatest creative talents in fashion today, and I am delighted that she has chosen to return to Fendi to continue expressing her creativity within the LVMH group, after sharing her bold vision of fashion. Surrounded by the Fendi teams and in a city that is dear to her, I am convinced that Maria Grazia will contribute to the artistic renewal and future success of the Maison, while perpetuating its unique heritage,” says Bernard Arnault, Chairman and CEO of LVMH Group.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Maria Grazia into the team. The role of a creative director is no longer to simply design beautiful clothes but to curate a culture and hold a mirror to the world we live in. Her talent and vision will be instrumental in fortifying FENDI’s heritage, shaping the future talent in the house and deepening our commitment to Italian craftsmanship,” states Ramon Ros, FENDI’s Chairman and CEO.
Fendi has appointed Maria Grazia Chiuri as its new chief artistic officer.
Returning to the Maison the place she started her profession, Chiuri will lead its inventive route whereas strengthening Italian craftsmanship.
Bernard Arnault and Ramon Ros praised her imaginative and prescient and cultural affect.
Chiuri’s debut assortment for Fendi, Fall/Winter 2026–2027, might be offered in Milan subsequent February.
“I return to FENDI with honour and joy, having had the privilege of beginning my career under the guidance of the House’s founders, the five sisters. FENDI has always been a forge of talents and a starting point for many creatives in the industry, thanks to the extraordinary ability of these five women to foster and nurture generations of vision and skill.
I am grateful to Mr. Arnault for entrusting me with the task of helping to write a new chapter in the history of this extraordinary women-founded company,” states Maria Grazia Chiuri, FENDI’s Chief Artistic Officer.
Maria Grazia will current her first assortment, FENDI Fall/Winter 2026-2027, in Milan subsequent February
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