Jonathan Anderson takes full creative control at Dior

In a thunderclap announcement that’s sent shockwaves through the fashion world, Dior has named Jonathan Anderson as its singular, all-encompassing creative director. The appointment is historic: Anderson becomes the first designer since Monsieur Dior himself to helm every division of the storied French house—womenswear, menswear, haute couture, and accessories.

Anderson, the visionary Northern Irish fashion designer behind JW Anderson and the former creative director at Loewe, which he took to groundbreaking heights, assumes a position of heritage and limitless potential. "It is an honor to be joining such a deeply historic and emotionally resonant house," Anderson said. "Dior has existed long enough to be a testament to the strength of dreaming. My dream is to carry that dream—bravely, honestly, and without apology."

The announcement follows the quiet departures of Maria Grazia Chiuri—Dior’s first-ever female creative director, known for weaving feminist narratives into fashion—and Kim Jones, who led a charged, culturally fluent menswear chapter. Now, with his cerebral yet emotionally attuned sensibility, Anderson steps in to steer the maison with a singular, visionary voice.

Delphine Arnault, Chairperson and CEO of Dior, referred to Anderson as "a designer of rare instinct and intelligence" and added, "His vision for craft, innovation, and storytelling makes him the ideal person to lead Dior's future. We look forward to where he will take us."

Anderson’s appointment comes at a crossroads. Dior reported a 5 per cent dip in fashion and leather goods sales in Q1 2025, signalling a hunger for creative reinvention. But with Anderson’s Midas touch—Loewe’s meteoric rise under his watch is proof—LVMH seems to be betting on storytelling over trend-chasing, and depth over dazzle.

Fashion connoisseurs are holding their breath as they wait for Anderson's next appearance, on June 27 at Paris Fashion Week, already billed as the hottest show of the year. Will he reinvent the Bar Jacket with sculptural silhouettes that shatter the mould? Will haute couture break free from gender lines in silhouette? "He's not afraid to take risks," fashion critic Sarah Mower wrote. "And that's what Dior needs." This may not be a new chapter in the history of Dior; it may be a renaissance. With Anderson, expect the house to evolve in ways that are fresh, bold, and just plain cool.

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