NI-born designer Jonathan Anderson becomes creative director of fashion brands

“I've always been inspired by the long history of this house,” he said in an Instagram post on Monday.

“I look forward to working with its legendary studio to create the next chapter of this incredible story.”

Anderson's artistic director Maria Grazia Chiuri announced after nearly a decade of working last week that Anderson announced her collection of women's clothing.

In January, British designer Kim Jones resigned as artistic director of Dior men's clothing.

Anderson's move to Dior is part of a major job for global fashion brands after Anderson's resignation and forced departure.

He will debut his first collection Dior Men Summer 2026 at Paris Fashion Week on June 27.

Luxury conglomerate Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy (LVHM) and Dior's parent company Bernard Arnault described Anderson as “one of his greatest creative talents of his generation.”

“His unparalleled artistic signature will be a key asset in writing the next chapter of The History of Dior House.”

Dior Chairman Delphine Arnault said her creativity in Anderson will come to life in the House.

“I have been following his career since he joined LVMH Group ten years ago,” she said in a statement.

“I firmly believe that he will bring a creative and modern vision to our house, inspired by the fabulous story of Mr. Dior and the code he created.”

Anderson is known for his innovative style and gender fluid design and has created some iconic and recognizable looks throughout his career.

In 2023, he made Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime costume, which she used to announce her pregnancy, Ariana Grande’s Metropolitan Blooming Dress 2024.

Anderson trained at London College of Fashion College before starting his career in Prada's marketing department.

He launched the same name brand JW Anderson in 2008 and was then appointed as the creative director of Loewe, a Spanish leather product brand founded in 1846 in 2013.