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Maria Grazia Chiuri Bids Farewell to Dior with a Poetic Roman Finale

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<p>After nine groundbreaking years at the helm of <strong>Dior’s</strong> women’s collections, <strong>Maria Grazia Chiuri </strong>is stepping down as Creative Director for Women’s—and she’s leaving on a high note. Her final collection, <strong>Dior Cruise 2026</strong>, was unveiled on May 27 in her hometown of Rome, set against the lush backdrop of Villa Albani Torlonia.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17485965435597.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Maria Grazia Chiuri (left) and her last Dior show in Rome (right)</span></span></span></div><p>The show was a cinematic, emotionally rich tribute to Chiuri’s roots, imagination, and artistic legacy. Inspired by the life and style of 20th-century Roman icon Mimì Pecci-Blunt, the collection unfolded as a dreamy <em>Bal de l’Imagination</em><u></u>. Think grand silhouettes, tailored vests over sweeping skirts, velvet dresses in red and gold, and delicate lace gowns echoing ecclesiastical garb—all in a palette anchored in white, black, and deep jewel tones.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17485966886188.png" style="width:1000px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Fusing haute couture and ready-to-wear, the collection read like a visual memoir—one of Rome’s myths, movies, and magical realism—and Chiuri’s most personal work yet. Lace dresses evoked antique-feeling garments, while some silhouettes are reinterpreted with a modern, sensual twist. Rich fabrics such as black and red velvet appeared in short cocktail dresses that paid homage to the Fontana sisters, who famously dressed Anita Ekberg for <em>La Dolce Vita</em>. One standout was a golden velvet gown—regal, glowing, and minimalist in its opulence.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/174859669981910.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">The dramatic last show of Maria Grazia Chiuri for Dior at Villa Albani Torlonia</span></span></span></div><p>As Dior confirmed her departure, Delphine Arnault praised Chiuri’s feminist vision and creative brilliance, calling her time at Dior “a key chapter” in the house’s history. Chiuri, the first woman to lead Dior’s women’s collections, leaves behind a legacy of bold storytelling and thoughtful fashion—and one unforgettable Roman finale.</p><div><iframe width="925" height="525" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VuiFdXoKOGk?si=_vfWecu18VVfFf5x" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><em>Photos courtesy of Dior and Maria Grazia Chiuri</em></div>

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Published May 30, 2025 05:22 PM PHT

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