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Model on the runway at the Dior Cruise 2025 Show held at Drummond Castle on June 3, 2024 in Perthshire, Scotland. (Photo by Yannis Vlamos/WWD via Getty Images)

Dior has announced that the iconic fashion house will unveil its 2026 Cruise collection in the Eternal City, Rome. The show is set to take place on May 27, 2025, promising a captivating spectacle against the backdrop of the city’s timeless beauty.

A Nod to Historical Ties

The choice of Rome as the venue for the Dior Cruise 2026 show is a symbolic tribute to the strong cultural ties that have existed between Italy and the House of Dior since its inception. This decision also reflects Creative Director Maria Grazia Chiuri’s deep personal connection to the city, as it is her birthplace.

A Journey Through Dior’s Cruise Show Destinations

Dior’s Cruise collections have consistently been unveiled in extraordinary global locations, each chosen to inspire and resonate with the brand’s heritage and vision.

Cruise 2025: Perthshire, Scotland

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Model on the runway at the Dior Cruise 2025 Show held at Drummond Castle on June 3, 2024 in Perthshire, Scotland. (Photo by Yannis Vlamos/WWD via Getty Images)

The grand and historic Drummond Castle served as the backdrop for the Dior Cruise 2025 show, showcasing the collection in a stunning outdoor setting.

Cruise 2024: Mexico City, Mexico

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Models present creations from Christian Dior’s Cruise 2024 collection during a fashion show at Colegio de San Ildefonso in Mexico City on May 20, 2023. (Photo by Rodrigo Oropeza / AFP) (Photo by RODRIGO OROPEZA/AFP via Getty Images)

The vibrant and culturally rich city of Mexico City served as the backdrop for the Dior Cruise 2024 show, paying homage to the country’s indigenous heritage and artistic traditions.

Cruise 2023: Seville, Spain

SEVILLE ANDALUSIA, SPAIN – JUNE 16: A model parades a dress from the Cruise 2023 collection of French fashion house Dior at the Plaza de España, on June 16, 2022, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). (Photo By Joaquin Corchero/Europa Press via Getty Images)

The enchanting city of Seville was the setting for the Dior Cruise 2023 show, showcasing the vibrant spirit of Andalusia and its rich artistic heritage.

Cruise 2022: Athens, Greece

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A model presents a creation for Dior during the 2022 Dior Croisiere (Cruise) fashion show, at the Panathenaic Stadium, in Athens, on June 17, 2021. (Photo by ARIS MESSINIS / AFP) (Photo by ARIS MESSINIS/AFP via Getty Images)

The ancient city of Athens hosted the Dior Cruise 2022 show, celebrating the timeless elegance of Greek culture and mythology at the Panathenaic Stadium.

Cruise 2021: Lecce, Italy

A model presents a creation for Dior during the 2021 Dior Croisiere (Cruise) fashion show on July 22, 2020 in Lecce, southern Italy. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP) (Photo by FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP via Getty Images)

The stunning region of Puglia in Italy provided the picturesque backdrop for the Dior Cruise 2021 show, highlighting the region’s unique blend of history, art, and natural beauty in the city of Lecce.

A Fashionable Event to Anticipate

With Rome as the stage for its 2026 Cruise show, Dior is poised to deliver another unforgettable fashion spectacle. As the world eagerly awaits the unveiling of the collection, it is clear that this event will be a highlight of the fashion calendar — and we can’t wait.