Fendi appoints Maria Grazia Chiuri Chief Creative Officer

LVMH owned Roman luxury house FENDI has announced the appointment of Maria Grazia Chiuri as Chief Creative Officer of the Roman Maison.

The announcement follows a significant transition earlier this month when Silvia Venturini Fendi stepped aside to become honorary president days after her final runway presentation for Spring/Summer 2026 during the brand's centennial year at Milan Fashion Week. Fendi had indicated an impending restructuring of the it's creative leadership without any details at that time.

Chiuri's appointment comes six months after her exit as the Creative Director of Dior's women's haute couture, ready-to-wear, and accessories collections after nine years. It also marks a strategic move by LVMH to bring back proven talent with institutional knowledge and a symbolic return for Chiuri who worked at the Roman fashion house as an accessories designer from 1989 to 1999.

'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,' Bernard Arnault, Chairman and CEO of LVMH Group said in a press release.

'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,' added Ramon Ros, Fendi's Chairman and CEO.

'I return to Fendi with honor 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,' stated Chiuri.


Chiuri's debut collection for Fendi will be presented during Milan Fashion Week in February 2026, for the Fall/Winter 2026-2027 season.

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