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Dior

News and insight on the French luxury goods company

Chairman / President

Bernard Arnault

CEO / Managing Director

Bernard Arnault

CFO / Finance Director

Carole Granier

Industry

Fashion & Beauty

Website

dior.com

Headquarters address

30 Avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris, France

Stock Code

CDI.PA

Year founded

1946

A man walks past a luxury store in Beijing’s financial district. Photo: AFP

Banking & finance

Louis Vuitton, Gucci owners face tough times in China amid trade war, property slump

Chinese consumers’ spending on luxury goods has been affected by falling property prices and uncertainties over the trade war, analyst says.

19 Apr 2025 - 9:30AM

Fame and celebrity

Who is F1 driver Carlos Sainz’s Scottish model girlfriend Rebecca Donaldson?

6 Apr 2025 - 5:00AM

Fashion

Lifting the hood: the allure and mystique of cowled dresses

3 Apr 2025 - 6:00AM

Beauty

8 unmissable beauty looks from fashion week in Paris and Milan

It wasn’t only the fashion that drew gasps and applause at the autumn/winter 2025 ready-to-wear shows – head-turning innovations in hair and make-up were also the subject of much discussion.

31 Mar 2025 - 4:08PM

Beauty

Mane event: why hair perfumes are the new must-have, from Gisou to Chanel

Jen Atkin, founder of Ouai and Kashish Golani, founder of Ovviovita are among those creating scents that hydrate, protect and add shine, merging hair care with perfume for a luxurious finish.

12 Mar 2025 - 8:00PM

Paris Fashion Week

Paris Fashion Week 2025: brand signatures mark a season of transition

Louis Vuitton held a small and intimate show at a ‘secret location’, Saint Laurent wowed with dramatic colour blocking and broad-shouldered tops, and Sacai embraced a cosy, graphic style.

12 Mar 2025 - 11:06AM

Fashion

‘It’ bags then and now: the shows and celebs defining what’s hot

Following in the footsteps of Chanel, Balenciaga and Loewe, Singapore’s Aupen has achieved cult status, having been spotted in the company of Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Olivia Rodrigo and Beyoncé.

9 Mar 2025 - 5:00AM

Following in the footsteps of bags by Chanel, Balenciaga and Loewe, Singapore-based Aupen (pictured) has achieved cult status, having been spotted in the company of Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Olivia Rodrigo and Beyoncé. Photo: Handout

Paris Fashion Week

Q&A | LVMH Prize founder Delphine Arnault on the award for young designers

The 2025 LVMH Prize semi-finalists were welcomed by Arnault at a presentation during Paris Fashion Week, attended by Jaden Smith and Lily James, among others.

10 Mar 2025 - 3:23PM

Paris Fashion Week

Paris Fashion Week 2025 – from Haider Ackermann’s debut to a Dior farewell?

Indie label Zomer dressed models backwards, Takahashi was inspired by punk and Patti Smith, Chiuri took notes from the late Gianfranco Ferré, and McCartney put an end to work-from-home dressing down.

6 Mar 2025 - 5:02PM

Special Report - Jewellery

High jewellery collections find inspiration in whimsical childhood themes

Whimsical childhood favourites like fairies, clowns and cute animals are transformed into wearable art.

3 Feb 2025 - 4:00PM

This Diorama & Diorigami necklace features playful animal and nature motifs that hark back to childhood. Photo: Dior

High Jewellery

What does your birthstone mean? Show your personality with these gems

Take your garnet, amethyst, aquamarine, diamond, emerald, pearl, peridot, opal, sapphire, ruby, turquoise or topaz birthstone up a notch with these luxury jewellery pieces.

16 Jan 2025 - 10:00AM

Souveraine de Chaumet earrings, featuring Ceylon sapphires. Photo: Chaumet

Special Report - Jewellery

Why the Paraiba tourmaline is jewellery’s rising star

Discovered in Brazil in the 80s, these stones are bringing new colour to high jewellery collections.

11 Jan 2025 - 6:00AM

High Jewellery

How jewellery brands are helping to preserve traditional crafts

In a rapidly evolving industry, luxury brands are investing in education to safeguard the artisanal skills that transform design visions into exquisite jewellery.

13 Dec 2024 - 5:00AM

Christmas

Christmas 2024 gift guide: glam and glitter for the fashionista in your life

Other pieces to look out for include party-ready pieces from Erdem and Clio Peppiatt.

7 Dec 2024 - 4:00AM

Erdem Holiday 2024 collection . Photo: Handout

Fame and celebrity

Is Johnny Depp dating a much younger fan? Meet influencer Jess Martínez-Bordiú

Martínez-Bordiú once dressed up as Willy Wonka – and posted a video of herself dancing in celebration of Depp’s birthday, igniting a firestorm of speculation about the Pirates of the Caribbean star.

3 Dec 2024 - 7:00PM

Who is Jess Martínez-Bordiú, the superfan linked to Johnny Depp? The Spanish influencer “half his age” has sparked rumours of a romance with the Jeanne du Barry star. Photos: EPA-EFE; @jessbordiu/X

Fashion

Just like Olivia Palermo: 4 statement headbands to wear this autumn

The Vlogo Signature headband, encrusted with Swarovski crystals, is from Rome-based Valentino Garavani, while Dior’s will be good for styles through the year.

26 Nov 2024 - 4:24PM

Beauty

Explainer | What are the different make-up brushes – and how do you pick the best one?

Mastering make-up begins with the right tools – read on for the essential brushes you need in your arsenal, along with expert tips on technique and brush care for long-lasting performance

6 Nov 2024 - 5:00AM

Fragrances

How sweet, food-inspired Y2K fragrances are making a comeback

Verging on cloying in the Y2K days, gourmand fragrances are back with greater sophistication, from Jean Paul Gaultier’s Divine to Byredo’s Rouge Chaotique

20 Nov 2024 - 10:32AM

Verging on cloying in the Y2K days, gourmand fragrances are back with greater sophistication, from Jean Paul Gaultier’s Divine (pictured) to Byredo’s Rouge Chaotique. Photos: Handout

Celebrity style

How to Style like K-pop idol Haerin of NewJeans

Channel the singer’s airport style with Emporio Armani, Valentino and Tod’s pieces, accessorised with Magda Butrym jewellery and a Dior backpack.

11 Oct 2024 - 4:00AM

Timepieces

Glam to the max: power cuffs combine the wonders of jewellery and watchmaking

Channel icons like Elizabeth Taylor and Wallis Simpson with opulent pieces from Bulgari, Van Cleef & Arpels, Piaget and Dior as well as Cartier’s latest Watches and Wonders piece

2 Oct 2024 - 5:21PM

South Korea

South Korean prosecutors drop charges against first lady over luxury bag saga

She received the handbag and gifts but they did not relate to her official duties and no favours were given in return, prosecutors concluded.

2 Oct 2024 - 5:04PMvideocam

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol (left) described the handbag scandal as a political manoeuvre, but later apologised for causing public concerns over his wife Kim Keon-hee’s “unwise behaviour”. Photo: AP

Icons and Influencers

Tablescaping: the Instagrammable art of the perfectly laid table

Setting out a good spread starts with the cutlery, crockery and decorations to match the mood and formality of your gathering – only then do you add the food

2 Oct 2024 - 3:12PM

Creating an Instagrammable tablescape, according to experts Cordelia de Castellane of Dior Maison, Alice Naylor-Leyland of Mrs Alice and Martina Mondadori of Cabana. Photos: Handout

Paris Fashion Week

Paris Fashion Week: Dior, Saint Laurent, Vaquera and more highlights

The Paris Olympics may have concluded, but Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri isn’t done with sport-themed designs – meanwhile, Saint Laurent presents chic 80s-inspired looks that honour the brand’s founder.

25 Sep 2024 - 1:13PM

Fashion

The ‘shame’ of luxury goods made in Italy on the back of suffering

LVMH’s Dior and Giorgio Armani are among luxury brands exposed over sweatshop-like conditions for migrant workers in Italian workshops.

21 Sep 2024 - 8:07AM

Fashion

5 fresh French brands beyond the obvious – from Sessùn to Sezane

Beyond powerhouse brands like Chanel and Dior are the likes of Sandro, Maje, The Kooples and Ba&sh, now going global, and behind them a cohort of quality smaller labels

20 Sep 2024 - 2:00PM

French indie brands like Hartford offer understated, flattering cuts, a way to connect with that trademark French style without needing to spend big on pieces from Chanel or Dior. Photos: Handout

Style Edit

Style Edit: The My Dior collection is a bold tribute to the modern woman

The iconic cannage motif, first seen in the 1940s, was inspired by 18th century canework and remains a cornerstone of the maison’s constantly evolving legacy.

16 Sep 2024 - 10:00AM

The latest My Dior collection includes a line of rings, earrings and bracelets, all adorned with the iconic cannage motif. Photo: Handout

Fame and celebrity

Meet Tu Tontawan, Thai star of How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies

The actress stole the show in the hit film but, off camera, she’s a fashionista, Dior ambassador, dental student, and sister to fellow actor Tonhon ‘Ton’ Tantivejakul

12 Sep 2024 - 4:11PM

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Why K-pop idols and luxury fashion are a marriage made in heaven

Tommy Hilfiger’s Met Gala collab with boy band Stray Kids is a reminder of the growing attachment between luxury fashion and K-pop stars.

20 Jan 2025 - 5:26PM

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