At Christian Dior, Maria Grazia Chiuri transformed the historic fashion house into something more personal and welcoming. Coming from Rome, where she worked with family-run brands like Fendi and Valentino, she became the first woman to lead the maison founded by Monsieur Dior—one of the few female creative directors in luxury fashion. Rather than focusing solely on Dior’s original vision, she honored all the designers who shaped the brand before her, including Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, and John Galliano.
“If you think only about M. Dior, you lose sight of the full heritage,” she told Vogue’s Hamish Bowles, noting that Christian Dior himself led the house for just a decade.
Chiuri championed craftsmanship, collaborating with artisans worldwide to create intricate details on delicate, airy dresses. From the start, she centered her designs around women—feminists with empathy and strength. Her vision was clear from her very first collection for Dior (Spring 2017), where she made a bold statement with a T-shirt bearing the slogan “We Should All Be Feminists,” inspired by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s essay.
At Dior, Chiuri turned ideas into action. She invited Grace Wales Bonner to reimagine the iconic Bar jacket, later adapting it for French singer Yseult, whose beauty defied traditional standards. More broadly, Chiuri celebrated natural body shapes, drawing inspiration from dance, sport, and Grecian drapery. Her designs supported women’s movement rather than restricting it, resulting in couture that felt modern and effortless.
### Highlights from Chiuri’s Dior
– “Maria Grazia Chiuri updates Dior’s house codes—like the ultra-feminine hourglass silhouette—letting it adapt to the body rather than forcing structure through boning.”
Model Jill Kortleve in a Dior bodysuit and dress.
(Photographed by Zoe Ghertner, Vogue, August 2019)
– “Chiuri ensures traditional handcrafts thrive in the 21st century.”
Imaan Hammam in a Dior guipure dress blending Edwardian elegance with lightness.
(Photographed by Zoe Ghertner, Vogue, December 2019)
– Hunter Schafer in a printed, airy Dior dress, merging with nature.
(Photographed by Ryan McGinley, Vogue, February 2020)
– Simone Biles in a garnet Dior Haute Couture dress, showcasing movement and strength.
(Photographed by Annie Leibovitz, Vogue, August 2020)
– Boho reimagined: Marylin Monroy in a paisley-printed empire dress with fringe.
(Photographed by Dorian Ulises Lopez Macias, Vogue, March 2021)
– Selena Gomez in a Dior bralette and briefs.
(Photographed by Nadine Ijewere, Vogue, April 2021)
– Amanda Gorman in a handcrafted Dior Haute Couture dress, paired with a punk-inspired headband.
(Photographed by Annie Leibovitz, Vogue, May 2021)
– Workwear meets luxury: Mona Tougaard in a denim Dior dress.
(Photographed by Angelo Pennetta, Vogue, December 2021)
– Track-and-field star Jeneil Williams in a powerful Dior jumpsuit.
(Photographed by Zoe Ghertner, Vogue, March 2022)
– Karen Elson in Dior’s classic A-line little black dress.
(Photographed by Samuel Rock, Vogue, September 2022)
– Jennifer Lawrence in a romantic yet wearable Dior dress with statement jewelry.
(Photographed by Tina Barney, Vogue, October 2022)
– Lila Moss in a floral blouse and lace skirt, delicate yet striking.
(Photographed by Sean Thomas, Vogue, October 2022)
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Vittoria Ceretti wears a Dior dress and lace pumps with Dior Fine Jewelry.
Photographed by Daniel Martensen, Vogue, June 2023
Opposites Attract: Jeremy Allen White and Rebecca Longendyke pair a Dior leather jacket with a warp-print skirt.
Photographed by Norman Jean Roy, Vogue, June 2023
“A softly sculptural Dior jacket and skirt—timeless in pattern—pair perfectly with understated accessories: a great bag, gloves, sleek sunglasses, chic shoes, tall socks, and delicate jewelry.” All Dior.
Photographed by Anthony Seklaoui, Vogue, August 2023
“Manya Mitra wears a blouse, skirt, and jewelry from Dior’s fall 2023 collection, inspired by Indian textiles and showcased in Mumbai.”
Photographed by Ethan Hart, Vogue, September 2023
Classic with a Twist: Taylor Russell in a one-shoulder Dior top and fitted skirt.
Photographed by Paolo Roversi, Vogue, March 2024
Delphine Arnault in full Dior at the brand’s Manhattan flagship.
Photographed by Annie Leibovitz, Vogue, March 2024
Going for Gold: Coco Gauff shines in a metallic mesh Dior top and briefs.
Photographed by Annie Leibovitz, Vogue, April 2024
Zendaya in a floral-embroidered Dior Haute Couture gown and shoes.
Photographed by Annie Leibovitz, Vogue, May 2024
Devyn Garcia in an off-the-shoulder Dior dress.
Photographed by Mikael Jansson, Vogue, August 2024
Lady Gaga wears a dress and plaid skirt from Chiuri’s Mary, Queen of Scots-inspired show, held at Drummond Castle in Scotland.
Photographed by Ethan James Green, Vogue, October 2024
Raquel Zimmermann in a Dior olive-drab jacket and honeycomb mesh dress.
Photographed by Andrew Jacobs, Vogue, November 2024
Maria Grazia Chiuri in Dior’s Paris atelier. “Fashion is political—it engages with the body, and that’s central to my work,” the designer said. “From the start, I wanted to show how fashion is a collective effort. I needed diverse voices to speak about femininity, feminism, and values.”
Photographed by Viviane Sassen, Vogue, March 2024
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