Dior appoints Jonathan Anderson creative director of womenswear, menswear and haute couture collections
Dior has appointed Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson as its new creative director, giving him full creative control over women’s, men’s, and haute couture collections—a historic first since the house’s founder, Christian Dior.
Dior is thrilled to welcome Jonathan Anderson, a visionary creator with a remarkable career, as Creative Director of women's, men's, and haute couture collections of the House.
For the first time at Christian Dior Couture, since Monsieur Dior, a Creative Director will work on… pic.twitter.com/0hqVecA1x1Anderson, 40, becomes the first designer to oversee all divisions of the fashion house. Delphine Arnault, chair and CEO of Dior, called him “the most talented designer of his generation.” His appointment marks a bold new direction for the storied brand, echoing the influence of Karl Lagerfeld, to whom Anderson is often compared.
“It is a great honour to join the house of Dior as creative director of both women’s and men’s collections,” Anderson said in a statement. “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.”
The appointment follows an earlier announcement in April that Anderson would lead Dior’s menswear. It also coincides with the departure of Maria Grazia Chiuri, Dior’s womenswear creative director, who concluded her tenure with a show in Rome last week. Dior confirmed the change on Instagram, noting that for the first time since Christian Dior, one creative director will oversee all collections.
To signal the transition, Dior will skip the upcoming haute couture shows in July—an unprecedented move in its 78-year history.
Anderson rose to prominence through his transformation of the Spanish label Loewe and high-profile designs for Rihanna, Ariana Grande, and Harry Styles. His appointment reflects Dior’s confidence in his vision and marks a shift toward a more unified and innovative approach under the LVMH umbrella.
Delphine Arnault said, “I am convinced he will bring a creative and modern vision to our house, inspired by the fabulous story of Monsieur Dior.”