Jonathan Anderson's success 'means everything' to Magherafelt
"I was a trainee teacher at the time - his work was amazing, so very creative."So it doesn't surprise us at all that he has had the success that he has," she said."Even then the whole flair and creativity of his work stood out - it was just way beyond anybody of that age group."Before his move to Dior, Anderson spent 11 years as creative director of Spanish luxury fashion house Loewe. He stepped down from that role in March and the following month he confirmed he was to become the artistic director of Dior menswear. Then this week, he became the first designer to head both the women's and men's lines at the company.
Inspiring the next generation
Pupils at Rainey Endowed described Anderson's journey as "very inspirational". Heidi, who is currently studying A level art, has already met the designer and hopes to follow in his footsteps. "I was over in London and I met him in his shop, and then he invited me to his fashion show."He's lovely, he seems very humble," she said. "I used him as my artist reference quite a lot for my schoolwork as he shows a lot of diversity in what he can do."
Fionn is also an art student at the school and admires Anderson's work."I really like what Jonathan is doing. I love his collections. "It's really good having someone so famous like him coming from Magherafelt."
'He's mentioned quite a lot'
Glenda Wilson is the manager of Jude Law Boutique in Magherafelt and said Anderson's success means everything to the town."He's mentioned quite a lot in the boutique - mostly through Loewe. You see quote a few ladies carrying Loewe handbags," she said. "I've a few of his sunglasses as well from his previous collection. "Let's just see what he does with his next collection - I might have to purchase a few things."
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