Overview

• Jonathan Anderson became the first creative director to oversee both Dior men’s and women’s collections when he unveiled his spring-summer 2026 menswear line at the Hôtel des Invalides with Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Robert Pattinson and Donatella Versace in the front row
• The debut show blended nods to European art and Christian Dior’s original salon backdrop with contemporary silhouettes, from oversized Bar jackets to pleated coats and ribbon ties
• Designers across the week championed lightweight, whimsical fabrics—such as sheer layers, sarongs and pajamas—to inject a sense of playfulness into men’s ready-to-wear
• A widespread formal-casual fusion paired pajama shorts with tailored jackets and brocade blazers with casual footwear to create versatile, real-life looks
• Vibrant color-blocking in grass green, mustard yellow, navy blue and burgundy punctuated multiple shows while utility-focused, modular designs signaled a shift toward adaptable wardrobes as brands responded to a slowdown in luxury demand