The Italian fashion house Fendi has announced the appointment of Maria Grazia Chiuri as its new Creative Director. Her debut collection — Fall/Winter 2026 — will be unveiled in February during Milan Fashion Week.

For Chiuri, this marks a return to her roots: she began her career at Fendi back in 1989, where she worked for ten years and co-created the iconic Baguette bag. For the past eight years, she has led Dior, becoming the first woman in the brand’s history to hold this position.

During her tenure at Dior, Chiuri strengthened the house’s standing within the LVMH Group, turning it into a symbol of modern elegance with a feminist spirit. Now, she faces a new challenge — to reinterpret Fendi’s DNA, blending its rich heritage with a fresh vision of Italian luxury.

«Maria Grazia Chiuri is one of the greatest creative talents of our time, and I am delighted to welcome her back to Fendi, where she will continue to express her vision of fashion within the LVMH Group. I am confident that under her leadership, the brand will further reinforce its legacy and reach new heights,» — said Bernard Arnault, Chairman and CEO of the LVMH Group.

Following Kim Jones’s departure in 2024, the position of Creative Director of Fendi’s women’s line had remained vacant. In the interim, Silvia Venturini Fendi, granddaughter of the house’s founders, took on the responsibilities. In the fall of 2025, she was appointed Honorary President of the brand.

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Milan Fashion Week is in full swing, enchanting fashionistas and celebrities from all over the world.

Yesterday, Fendi held a special anniversary show celebrating the fashion house’s 100th anniversary. The event gathered numerous brand friends, including actress Sarah Jessica Parker, actress Elizabeth Olsen, and Delfina Delettrez Fendi, heiress to the Fendi fashion empire.

 

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Also spotted in the front row were model Bianca Balti, who is currently battling cancer, singer Rose Villain, and director Luca Guadagnino alongside actor Matt Bomer.

 

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The runway was even more star-studded than the front row. This season, Fendi’s new collection was showcased by both «new generation» models such as Deva Cassel, Alex Consani, and Paloma Elsesser, as well as iconic supermodels from the ‘90s and 2000s, including Adriana Lima, Doutzen Kroes, Eva Herzigová, Carolyn Murphy, and others.

 

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Fendi’s creative director, Silvia Venturini Fendi, presented an exquisite collection featuring 85 looks that strike a perfect balance between luxury and craftsmanship. Fur and intricate gemstone embroidery became the collection’s signature elements, adorning skirts, dresses, coats, and footwear.

 

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Particular attention was given to textures: leather and sheer fabrics added depth and layering. The final touch was a surprising detail — nude nylon tights with contrasting toes, playfully peeking out from under shoes, creating an effect of understated yet confident provocation.