Dior’s next cruise collection could be heading to Los Angeles

Dior's next cruise collection could be shown in Los Angeles reports WWD. Reports suggest that the first cruise collection from Maria Grazia Chiuri, Dior's new creative director, could be shown in LA on May 11.

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Women take center stage in Dior spring/summer 2017 campaign

French fashion house Dior has unveiled the advertising campaign for its spring/summer 2017 collection, the first ready-to-wear line overseen by new creative director, Maria Grazia Chiuri. In the spirit of the catwalk show, which previewed the collection in September, the Italian designer's feminist values play a key role in the project, designed by, with and for women. The eagerly awaited Dior spring/summer 2017 show caused a sensation back in September, when the fashion world discovered the label's first collection from Maria Grazia Chiuri, the first female creative director in the history of the French fashion house.

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Chiuri at Dior targets Millennials with eclectic wardrobe

By Astrid Wendlandt and Pascale Denis PARIS (Reuters) – Maria Grazia Chiuri, Dior's first woman designer, on Friday took the fashion brand in a new direction with a maiden eclectic collection aimed at connecting with young consumers and re-invigorating sales. Chiuri, who arrived at Dior in July after two decades at Valentino, put together in five weeks a wardrobe that mixed “sport couture” with street style and fairy tales. “The collection is eclectic just like women are eclectic, they like to mix different things and create their own personal style,” Chiuri said after the show.

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Chiuri to take over as creative director at Christian Dior

PARIS (AP) — Christian Dior has named Italian designer Maria Grazia Chiuri its new creative director, making her the first woman to lead the illustrious French fashion house since it was founded 70 years ago.

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Valentino Confirms Departure of Maria Grazia Chiuri

Valentino has confirmed the news that Maria Grazia Chiuri is leaving the design house reports WWD. The duo, who presented their last collection together at the Valentino couture show in Paris on Wednesday evening, were chosen by Valentino Garavani to work on the accessories category of the brand, before being promoted to creative directors in 2008. “A new and exciting phase for the brand begins under the creative leadership of Pierpaolo Piccioli.

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Valentino’s Chiuri set to take over at Dior: reports

Italian designer Maria Grazia Chiuri is set to be named the first ever woman creative director of Dior, the famed French fashion house, according to reports Thursday. Women's Wear Daily, which is regarded as the industry bible, said they had been told that Chiuri has finalised her contract. Both Dior and the Italian brand Valentino, where Chiuri has worked alongside her longtime creative partner Pierpaolo Piccioli since 2008, refused to comment.

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From Classical to Cubist, haute couture gets an artistic makeover from Valentino and Viktor & Rolf

The house of Valentino provided a fashionable history of art lesson in Paris on Wednesday night, as it showcased its Spring 2016 haute couture collection. Under the creative direction of designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli, the Italian label whipped up a classical collection of show-stopping gowns that felt both timeless and modern.

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From Classical to Cubist, haute couture gets an artistic makeover from Valentino and Viktor & Rolf