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Jonathan Anderson Delivers Acclaimed Dior Menswear Debut at Hôtel des Invalides

As Dior’s first unified creative director since its founder, he prepares women’s ready-to-wear for October with couture set for early 2026

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Overview

  • His June 27 show reimagined signature house codes with Donegal tweed Bar jackets, voluminous cargo silhouettes and nods to archival dresses like the Caprice, Cigale and Delft
  • A viral porcelain plate invitation and cryptic Instagram teasers featuring Andy Warhol Polaroids of Basquiat and Lee Radziwill, a snail-shaped measuring tape and Kylian Mbappé tie videos built anticipation
  • The star-studded front row included Rihanna, Robert Pattinson, Daniel Craig, Sabrina Carpenter alongside Pharrell Williams, Donatella Versace and Roger Federer
  • Anderson became the first creative director since Christian Dior himself to oversee men’s, women’s and haute couture lines under a single vision
  • He has indicated that around five collections will be needed to decode Dior’s heritage and fully realize his vision as he develops the upcoming womenswear and couture lines