NI-born designer Jonathan Anderson turns into style model’s inventive director | EUROtoday

On Jun 2, 2025

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Jonathan Anderson and actress Cate Blanchett attended a Vogue runway present in London in November

Getty Images Jonathan Anderson and actress Cate Blanchett attended at a Vogue runway show in London in November. Anderson is wearing a grey jacket and blue sweater, Blancett has her hair up and is wearing a brown scarf and brown checked suit jacket — Jonathan Anderson and actress Cate Blanchett attended a Vogue runway present in London in November

“I have always been inspired by the rich history of this House, its depth, and empathy,” he stated in an Instagram put up on Monday.

“I look forward to working alongside its legendary Ateliers to craft the next chapter of this incredible story.”

Jonathan Anderson and singer/songwriter Charli XCX backstage after the designer’s style present throughout London Fashion Week in 2020

Getty Images A man with light brown wearing a brown hoodie with white drawstrings and a white T-shirt underneath, looks into the camera. He has his left arm around a woman wearing her dark hair in a tight bun. She is wearing a dark top and large earrings. — Jonathan Anderson and singer/songwriter Charli XCX backstage after the designer’s style present throughout London Fashion Week in 2020

Anderson is to tackle the womenswear assortment after its creative director, Maria Grazia Chiuri, introduced her departure after virtually a decade within the job final week.

In January, British designer Kim Jones stepped down as creative director for Dior’s menswear.

Anderson’s transfer to Dior is a part of a serious reshuffling of jobs at international style manufacturers following some resignations and compelled departures.

He is about to debut his first assortment, Dior Men Summer 2026, throughout Paris Fashion Week on 27 June.

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‘Greatest expertise of his technology’

Bernard Arnault, chair of luxurious conglomerate Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy (LVHM) and Dior’s father or mother firm, described Anderson as “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.”

Ariana Grande’s 2024 Met Gala look was designed by Anderson, who was the occasion’s honorary chair

Getty Images Singer Ariana Grande is on the red carpet at the Met Gala 2024 in New York. She is wearing a floor-length, white ballgown and is showing off the pleats on the bottom. She has her head turned to the side and her long, blonde hair is tied back in a ponytail. — Ariana Grande’s 2024 Met Gala look was designed by Anderson, who was the occasion’s honorary chair

Dior’s chairperson, Delphine Arnault, stated she is “delighted” that Anderson’s creativity will probably be dropped at life on the House.

“I have followed his career with great interest since he joined the LVMH group over 10 years ago,” she stated in a press release.

“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.”

Who is Jonathan Anderson?

Anderson is thought for his modern kinds and gender-fluid designs, and has created some iconic and recognisable appears to be like all through his profession.

In 2023, he crafted Rihanna’s Super Bowl half-time efficiency outfit, which she used to announce her being pregnant and Ariana Grande’s 2024 Met Gala robe.

Anderson skilled on the London College of Fashion, earlier than starting his profession in Prada’s advertising and marketing division.

He launched his eponymous model JW Anderson in 2008, earlier than being appointed because the inventive director at Loewe – a Spanish leather-based items model based in 1846 – in 2013.

Anderson posted the sample for a cardigan worn by Harry Styles throughout a 2020 efficiency on-line, inspiring individuals to craft their very own

Getty Images Harry Styles stands on a stage holding a black guitar with moon and star details while singing into a microphone. He has longer dark brown hair and is wearing a long pearl necklace, a red, yellow, green and blue patchwork crochet cardigan and a white t-shirt underneath. — Anderson posted the sample for a cardigan worn by Harry Styles throughout a 2020 efficiency on-line, inspiring individuals to craft their very own

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