MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
2016-present
Dior’s first female couturier ushered in an edgier modernity
with designs exuding an effortless simplicity. Her black
tailoring for spring 2017 couture (above) feels right for now.
“A hat is the
quintessence of
femininity”- Christian Dior
John Galliano’s
buoyant design for
summer 2008 couture.CATWALK MOMENTS
1 After artistic director John
Galliano’s sudden departure in
March 2011, the Dior show at Paris
Fashion Week went gallantly on.
Staff at the atelier took a collective
bow at the finale. 2 Galliano takes
to the runway after his autumn
2008 couture show, dressed
as a matador and flanked by
supermodels. 3 Maria Grazia
Chiuri’s feminist approach
elevates the humble T-shirt.
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