Jonathan Anderson Is Now the Creative Director of Everything at Dior

In a surprise announcement that came early Monday morning, Dior revealed that Jonathan Anderson is not just its creative director of men's, but he's the creative director of everything.

Anderson will now oversee women’s, men’s, and haute couture collections at Dior. This comes after mid-April news that the designer was taking over Dior Men after parent company LVMH's CEO Bernard Arnault revealed the move in a press conference: "I can tell you that the next Christian Dior Men's show, which will take place in June, will be designed by Jonathan Anderson." Shortly after, a Dior statement confirmed the Northern Irish designer was appointed the artistic director of men's collections at Dior. Now, it's clear, Anderson's takeover extends beyond menswear.

“It is a great honor to join 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," the new Dior creative director said in a press release on the expanded role. "I would like to express my sincere thanks to Delphine Arnault and Bernard Arnault for their trust and loyalty over the years.”

Anderson's Dior debut is scheduled for June 27 in Paris, when he will present his first men's collection for the house. His womenswear debut is expected this October. 

Historically, there have been multiple creative directors at the French fashion house. Kim Jones left Dior Men late January 2025 after seven years. Maria Grazia Chiuri left her post as womenswear creative director late May, after nine years. Anderson, who was rumored to move to Dior for months before the official news, now succeeds them both as the first since Christian Dior himself to helm all the brand's categories.

"I have followed [Anderson's] 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," Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Christian Dior Couture Delphine Arnault said in a statement.

Before Dior, Anderson served as Loewe's (another LVMH-owned fashion brand) creative director for 11 years. He also runs his own eponymous label, JW Anderson.