Luxury fashion house Fendi has announced the appointment of Maria Grazia Chiuri as its new Chief Creative Officer, marking her return to the Roman Maison where she began her career. The move signals a new creative chapter for the brand under the LVMH group.

Chiuri expressed her enthusiasm about rejoining Fendi, reflecting on her early years with the brand. “I return to Fendi with honour and joy, having had the privilege of beginning my career under the guidance of the House’s founders, the five sisters. Fendi has always been a forge of talents and a starting point for many creatives in the industry, thanks to the extraordinary ability of these five women to foster and nurture generations of vision and skill,” she said.

She added, “I am grateful to Mr. Arnault for entrusting me with the task of helping to write a new chapter in the history of this extraordinary women-founded company.”

Bernard Arnault, Chairman and CEO of LVMH Group, praised the appointment. He said, “Maria Grazia Chiuri is one of the greatest creative talents in fashion today, and I am delighted that she has chosen to return to Fendi to continue expressing her creativity within the LVMH group, after sharing her bold vision of fashion. Surrounded by the Fendi teams and in a city that is dear to her, I am convinced that Maria Grazia will contribute to the artistic renewal and future success of the Maison, while perpetuating its unique heritage.” 

“I’m thrilled to welcome Maria Grazia into the team. The role of a creative director is no longer to simply design beautiful clothes but to curate a culture and hold a mirror to the world we live in. Her talent and vision will be instrumental in fortifying Fendi’s heritage, shaping the future talent in the house and deepening our commitment to Italian craftsmanship,” said Ramon Ros, Fendi’s Chairman and CEO.

Chiuri’s debut collection for Fendi – Fall/Winter 2026-2027, will be unveiled in Milan next February.