Who is Jonathan Anderson? Meet Dior's new creative director after Maria Grazia Chiuri's exit
Irish designer Jonathan Anderson has been appointed creative director of the French luxury goods company Dior. He will replace Maria Grazia Chiuri, who served in that position for nearly ten years. Anderson will be in charge of the couture and accessory collections for both men and women.
'Jonathan Anderson is one of the greatest creative talents of his generation. Its unique artistic signature will be a key asset for writing the next chapter of the Dior house's history,' LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault stated in a statement.
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