Maria Grazia Chiuri, artistic director of Dior: “Would you wear a jacket that prevents you from raising your arms?”

Published on November 18, 2024 at 07:23. / Modified on November 18, 2024 at 07:24.

The most striking thing is not so much the accumulation of baroque chains around her neck, the large pendant in the shape of a monkey or the S symbol of Superwoman in gold. “S like Supermom. A gift from my children,” she explains in her hoarse voice. What stands out are first of all his sneakers. White, all-purpose color. Their sole is thin and perfectly linear. No extravagant profiling, no protuberance at the heel, not a hint of an irreverent or divisive shape. Her jogging pants float freely around her legs, which can be seen through the black mesh fabric. His blazer? Black double-breasted, loose, straight cut, notched collar, flap pockets. Simplicity and comfort. Maria Grazia Chiuri is a fashion designer.

Since 2016, this Italian has been the artistic director of Dior's women's collections, responsible for haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessories. She is the first woman to hold this position, one of the most prestigious in fashion. The founder of the house, Christian Dior, is a monument of France, inventor of a flower woman silhouette with a very pronounced waist – the New Look, presented in 1947 – which consigned war uniforms to oblivion. Subsequently, creators as idolized as Yves Saint Laurent, John Galliano and Raf Simons presided over the destiny of this Parisian fashion and luxury brand, jewel of the LVMH group.

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