Jonathan Anderson, the Northern Ireland-born fashion designer, has been appointed creative director of both Dior’s women’s and men’s collections.
In April, Anderson assumed the role of artistic director for the luxury French fashion house’s menswear line, a month after concluding his decade-long tenure as Loewe’s creative director.
This marks a significant achievement, as he is the first designer to helm both Dior’s women’s and men’s collections simultaneously.
The 40-year-old designer, originally from Magherafelt, County Londonderry, expressed his “great honor” at the appointment in a recent Instagram post.
“I have always been inspired by the rich history of this House, its depth, and empathy,” he stated. “I look forward to working alongside its legendary Ateliers to craft the next chapter of this incredible story.”
Anderson succeeds Maria Grazia Chiuri, whose departure from the women’s collection was announced last week after nearly a decade. He also follows Kim Jones, who stepped down from his role as Dior’s menswear artistic director in January.
Anderson’s appointment is part of a broader industry reshuffling within global fashion brands, following several high-profile departures.
His debut collection, Dior Men Summer 2026, is scheduled for Paris Fashion Week on June 27th.
Bernard Arnault, chairman of LVMH (Dior’s parent company), lauded Anderson as “one of the greatest creative talents of his generation,” adding that his “incomparable artistic signature will be a crucial asset in writing the next chapter of the history of the House of Dior.”
Delphine Arnault, Dior’s chairperson, expressed her “delight” at Anderson’s appointment, highlighting her long-standing admiration for his work within the LVMH group.
“I am convinced he will bring a creative and modern vision to our House, inspired by the fabulous story of Monsieur Dior and the codes he created,” she stated.
Known for his innovative and gender-fluid designs, Anderson has created several iconic looks, including Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime outfit (which notably announced her pregnancy) and Ariana Grande’s 2024 Met Gala gown.
After training at the London College of Fashion and working in Prada’s marketing department, he launched his own label, JW Anderson, in 2008, before becoming Loewe’s creative director in 2013.
His designs, such as the iconic Harry Styles patchwork cardigan, have achieved widespread recognition and even joined the Victoria and Albert Museum’s collection.
Anderson has received numerous accolades, including consecutive wins for Designer of the Year at the 2024 Fashion Awards (December 2024).
He is the son of former Ireland rugby captain, Willie Anderson.