Dior recently released its 2026 early spring resort women’s wear collection at the Villa Albani Torlonia Gardens in Rome, Italy. Rome was specially chosen for the show because it is the hometown of Maria Grazia Chiuri, the creative director of women’s wear. She launched two series of ready-to-wear and haute couture at the same time for the first time, leading Dior back to the original beauty and presenting continuity and advanced craftsmanship at the same time.
Dior’s 2026 early spring resort women’s wear collection was held in the Villa Albani Torlonia Gardens deep in Rome. This is a classical and cultural private villa. Under the guidance of the micro-film “Les Fantômes du Cinéma” directed by director Matteo Garrone, it makes people feel like falling into a dream, and through the interweaving of different time and space backgrounds, experience the unique emotions of the 2026 early spring resort women’s wear collection.
The core inspiration of the early spring comes from Mimì Pecci-Blunt, a legendary woman active in the cultural circle of the 20th century. Dior reinterpreted her understanding of female aesthetics through clothing vocabulary. The show scene also pays tribute to the masquerade planned by Mimì that year, integrating performing arts, outdoor space and classical architecture, and connecting the elegance of the original fashion show through gorgeous visuals.
Looking at the Dior early spring resort series, it can be seen that “white” is the main tone, outlining the appearance of Rome in Maria’s mind, using silk, gauze, lace, embroidery, knitting and other different materials and craftsmanship to show the purity and diversity of white, while highlighting the high-end craftsmanship of Dior workshops.
The 31 sets of high-end custom uniforms that appeared together are based on the design concept of historical costumes, transformed into feminine long dresses, paired with neutral-style suits, men’s vests, and tuxedos, exuding a harmonious and balanced neutral beauty.
In this fashion show feast of virtual and real, most of the celebrities attending the event also echoed the big show in white. Dior Korean brand ambassador Han Shaoxi chose to wear Dior’s white and gray lace dress to exude a fresh and fairy-like aura, and Dior beauty brand ambassador Natalie Portman took the lead in wearing Dior’s 2026 early spring resort series white silk dress and coat, showing elegant and individual beauty.
Dior’s 2026 early spring resort series has just ended, and women’s creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri immediately announced her abdication. This news has been raging in the fashion circle since 2024. Now there is a result, and the official news has been officially released.
As for the candidate to take over the throne, it is very likely that Jonathan Anderson, who joined Dior men’s wear in February this year, will take over as the design director of Dior men’s and women’s wear. As of press time, Dior has not yet announced the candidate to take over as the designer.
Maria Grazia Chiuri took over Dior in 2016 and it has been more than nine years since then. As early as last year, there were rumors that she intended to announce her resignation after the release of the 2026 Early Spring Resort Collection. The reason for choosing this time is most likely because Maria Grazia Chiuri’s hometown is in Rome. Dior’s 2026 Early Spring Resort Collection was chosen to be released in Rome, which is also of special significance.