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It’s official: Northern Irish fashion designer Jonathan Anderson makes history as Dior’s new creative director
Northern Ireland’s own Jonathan Anderson has picked up the baton at Dior as creative director of women’s, men’s and haute couture collections.
Designers rarely shuffle around the industry, but this year there’s been a revolving door of creative directors shaking up some of fashion’s oldest names. And Anderson’s next appointment has been one of the most rumoured and anticipated to date.
Jonathon Anderson on the Loewe runway at Paris Fashion Week September 2024
In January we saw Louise Trotter take the helm at Bottega Veneta, replacing Matthieu Blazy (who has taken up residence at Chanel).
March played a backdrop for peak house hopping: Simone Bellotti, previously Bally, announced his new start at Jil Sander replacing Luke and Lucie Meier; Donatella Versace stepped down after 27 years and was replaced by Dario Vitale; then at Gucci, Demna (previously Balenciaga) was announced as creative director.
If you’re confused, don’t worry – it’s akin to following a game of chess.
Anderson has taken over from Maria Grazia Chiuri, who joined as Dior’s first female artistic director of women’s haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessories in 2016, and Kim Jones who served as Dior’s artistic director of menswear for 7 years.
The announcement of Anderson’s new role comes just days after the showcase of Chiuri’s last Dior Cruise collection held in Rome.
Dior Cruise 2025 show in Rome
Chiuri led the brand to unprecedented success over nine years, bolstering LVMH’s profits. But this is the first time since Monsieur Dior, a creative director like Anderson will helm all of these sectors collectively, with an aim to bring order and cohesion to the brand’s design vision.
‘I have always been inspired by the rich history of this House, its depth, and empathy. I look forward to working alongside its legendary Ateliers to craft the next chapter of this incredible story,’ says Anderson.
And after a fabulous 11-year tenure at the head of Loewe, it’s no surprise the French multinational luxury goods conglomerate LVMH (the owner of Dior) has snapped up Anderson to supply a fresh take on the brand.
Dior Cruise Show 2025 in Rome
‘Jonathan Anderson is one of the greatest creative talents of his generation. His incomparable artistic signature will be a crucial asset in writing the next chapter of the history of the House of Dior,’ emphasises Bernard Arnault, Chairman and CEO of LVMH.
But what will happen to JW Anderson? It’s said that he will remain at the helm of his eponymous brand.
Dior show at Paris Fashion Week March 2025
Anderson’s debut women’s ready-to-wear collection will take place this October during Paris Fashion Week, following his debut with the Dior menswear collection on the 27th of this month. The FROW’s eyes remain peeled for this exciting new design phase.
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It’s official: Northern Irish fashion designer Jonathan Anderson makes history as Dior’s new creative director
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