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Dior confirms Jonathan Anderson as standalone Creative Director

Jonathan Anderson has been confirmed as creative director of Dior for women’s wear, men’s wear and couture.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 06: Jonathan Anderson attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
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By Reta Lee, 

It's been confirmed: Jonathan Anderson has been named Dior's Creative Director of women’s, men’s, and haute couture collections.

For the first time at Christian Dior Couture, since Monsieur Dior, it's a rare historical moment as a Creative Director will unite all departments of the brand, further strengthening its global creative vision. In an email statement we received, Delphine Arnault, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Christian Dior Couture, states:

“I am delighted to welcome Jonathan Anderson to lead the women’s and men’s creations of the House. I have followed his career with great interest since he joined the LVMH group over ten years ago. I am convinced that he will bring a creative and modern vision to our House, inspired by the fabulous story of Monsieur Dior and the codes he created. He will be supported by our teams and our incredible Ateliers who will bring his creativity to life.”

And this is what Anderson has to say:

“It is a great honour to join the House of Dior as Creative Director of both women’s and men’s collections. 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. I would like<br>to express my sincere thanks to Delphine Arnault and Bernard Arnault for their trust and loyalty over the years.”

Anderson is set to present his first collection, Dior Men Summer 2026, in Paris on June 27, 2025. and we can't wait to preview it.

Maria Grazia Chiuri steps down at Dior after nine years

Dior just announced that their fabulous Creative Director, Maria Grazia Chiuri, is officially stepping down from her role. That's right, she's leaving her position overseeing women's haute couture, ready-to-wear, and accessories collections. We're on the edge of our seats wondering what she'll do next and, of course, who will be the next designer to helm one of the most important creative roles (Loewe's Jonathan Anderson is due to create a Men's Collection for Dior, but this could also mean a wider, consolidated role).

While whispers of her departure have been swirling in the chicest circles for a while now, the official word still hits different. Especially since it's hot on the heels of that absolutely stunning Cruise show that had everyone — and we mean everyone — talking!

In her words, this is what Chiuri has to say about her tenure:

“After nine years, I am leaving Dior, delighted to have been given this extraordinary opportunity. I would like to thank Monsieur Arnault for placing his trust in me and Delphine for her support. I am particularly grateful for the work accomplished by my teams and the Ateliers. Their talent and expertise allowed me to realize my vision of committed women’s fashion, in close dialogue with several generations of female artists. Together, we have written an impactful chapter of which I am immensely proud.”

In the official statement by Delphine Arnault, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Christian Dior Couture, she shares:

“I extend my warmest thanks to Maria Grazia Chiuri, who, since her arrival at Dior, has accomplished tremendous work with an inspiring feminist perspective and exceptional creativity, all imbued with the spirit of Monsieur Dior, which allowed her to design highly desirable collections. She has written a key chapter in the history of Christian Dior, greatly contributing to its remarkable growth and being the first woman to lead the creation of women’s collections.”

Watch some of her best creations by Dior, including her debut collection where she referenced Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s “We Should All Be Feminists” essay on t-shirts in her designs:

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