Jonathan Anderson’s Debut Womenswear Show for Dior Receives Enthusiastic Response

The Dior spring/summer 2026 showcase on Wednesday was eagerly awaited during Paris Fashion Week. This event introduced Jonathan Anderson’s first collection as the creative director of the esteemed luxury brand.

Viewers tuning in on social media or the Dior website enjoyed sightings of fittings featuring 070 Shake, Camille Cottin, and Jennifer Lawrence, who donned pieces from the men’s collection, prominently including a stylish striped shirt and tie.

A plethora of celebrities graced the Jardin des Tuileries for the event, with attendees like Anya Taylor-Joy, the house ambassador, alongside Rosamund Pike and Jenna Ortega. Notably, Brigitte Macron occupied a front-row seat, flanked by Bernard and Delphine Arnault.

The set featured an impressive inverted grey pyramid that dominated the runway. The show commenced with a captivating montage of archival footage, showcasing Dior’s rich history from Christian Dior to Gianfranco Ferré and John Galliano. This served as an insightful prelude to Jonathan Anderson’s spring/summer 2026 collection.

Highlights of Jonathan Anderson’s Collection for Dior

The opening look presented a white dress reminiscent of the house’s signature New Look, serving as a blank canvas. However, the miniskirt emerged as the collection’s standout piece. Styles ranged from canvas and frayed denim minis to both tailored and relaxed fits, all paired with form-fitting silk shirts, long jackets, and light capes. The ensemble was consistently complemented by elegant court shoes.

Anderson also crafted a unique interpretation of the New Look—a rite of passage for any designer joining Dior. His approach was diverse, featuring everything from short silhouettes to voluminous fully pleated dresses, even including styles reminiscent of crinolines seen from both the front and back.

Lace played a significant role, with its alluring transparency adding depth to the collection. The color palette predominantly showcased soft hues like sky blue and dove grey.

The description of this diverse collection could go on indefinitely, as it truly captures what Anderson (source LVMH) refers to as “decoding the language of the house to recode it.” This inaugural effort truly moved the audience, ending with a heartfelt standing ovation.