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Kuwait Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Jonathan Anderson named Dior's first men's and women's designer
French fashion house Dior named Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson on Monday as the first-ever creative director for both its women's and men's collections. Anderson was appointed after last week's departure of Italian Maria Grazia Chiuri, who had presided over its women's collections for the last nine years. Anderson had already been named as artistic director of the men's collection in April, and will now become the first person to run both collections at Dior, which is owned by French luxury giant LVMH. "Jonathan Anderson is one of the greatest creative talents of his generation," said Bernard Arnault, LVMH's billionaire chief executive. "His incomparable artistic signature will be a crucial asset in writing the next chapter of the history of the House of Dior," Arnault said. Anderson, 40, quit Loewe in March after more than a decade in which he turned around the fortunes of the heritage Spanish brand, which is also owned by LVMH. An influential tastemaker with many A-list fans, Anderson made the previously rather sleepy label, best known for its handbags, hot. "It is a great honor to join the House of Dior as Creative Director of both women's and men's collections," Anderson said in the company statement. "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," he said. Anderson will present his first collection, Dior Men Summer 2026, at the Paris Fashion Week on June 27. 'Creative and modern vision' There had been much speculation that Anderson, renowned for his creative flights of fancy, might take over both Dior's men's and women's collections, which some observers had seen as needing fresh impetus. Anderson, the son of former Irish rugby international Willie Anderson, is known as a low-key figure, who often appears dressed casually at the end of his shows. He trained at the London College of Fashion and began his career in Prada's marketing department before launching his own brand, JW Anderson, in 2008. At Loewe, he built a reputation for sharp tailoring and generous use of luxurious materials such as leather and metal. He launched a new modern classic bag -- the Puzzle -- and dressed celebrities from Beyonce to Rihanna. Dior boomed after Chiuri took over the women's collection in 2016, with the Italian designer praised for her modernity and feminist activism. Some observers, however, had suggested the classic French house was growing stale. Its growth is of crucial financial and dynastic importance to Arnault, who placed his daughter Delphine in charge of Dior in February 2023. "I am delighted to welcome Jonathan Anderson to lead the women's and men's creations of the House," Delphine Arnault said. "I have followed his career with great interest since he joined the LVMH group over 10 years ago. I am convinced that he will bring a creative and modern vision to our House," she said. - AFP
RTÉ News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Derry designer Jonathan Anderson appointed as sole creative director of Dior
Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson has been announced as the sole Creative Director of Dior, having now replaced Maria Grazia Chiuri as the head of womenswear. Announcing the news on Instagram, he said: "It is a great honor 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 to express my sincere thanks to Bernard Arnault and Delphine Arnault for their trust and loyalty over the years." Italian designer Chiuri stepped down from Dior's womenswear on 29 May, leaving the LVMH-owned brand following an impressive nine-year 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 a remarkable and impactful chapter of which I am immensely proud." The move followed months of speculation, and it was largely believed that Magherafelt native JW Anderson would take up the reins, following his appointment as Creative Director at Dior Men in April 2025. As Kim Jones' successor at Dior Men, Anderson swapped his role at Spanish label Loewe for the top seat at the French luxury fashion house. Now, all eyes will be on Anderson as he makes history as the sole creative director of women's, men's, and haute couture collections - the first time in the brand's history that one designer has handled all three disciplines since the passing of its founder, Christian Dior. The Derry designer will present his first collection, Dior Men Summer 2026, in Paris on June 27, 2025.
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Jonathan Anderson named Dior's first men's and women's designer
Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson will now become the first person to run both collections at Dior, which is owned by French luxury giant LVMH. PHOTO: AFP PARIS - French fashion house Dior named Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson on June 2 as the first-ever creative director for both its women's and men's collections. Anderson, 40, was appointed after last week's departure of Italian designer Maria Grazia Chiuri, who had presided over its women's collections for the last nine years. Anderson had already been named as artistic director of the men's collection in April, and will now become the first person to run both collections at Dior, which is owned by French luxury giant LVMH. 'Jonathan Anderson is one of the greatest creative talents of his generation,' said Mr Bernard Arnault, LVMH's billionaire chief executive. 'His incomparable artistic signature will be a crucial asset in writing the next chapter of the history of the House of Dior.' Anderson quit Loewe in March after more than a decade in which he turned around the fortunes of the heritage Spanish brand, which is also owned by LVMH. An influential tastemaker with many A-list fans, Anderson made the previously rather sleepy label, best known for its handbags, hot. 'It is a great honour to join the House of Dior as Creative Director of both women's and men's collections,' Anderson said in the company statement. '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.' Anderson will present his first collection, Dior Men Summer 2026, at the Paris Fashion Week on June 27. 'Creative and modern vision' There had been much speculation that Anderson, renowned for his creative flights of fancy, might take over both Dior's men's and women's collections, which some observers had seen as needing fresh impetus. Anderson, the son of former Irish rugby international Willie Anderson, is known as a low-key figure, who often appears dressed casually at the end of his shows. He trained at the London College of Fashion and began his career in Prada's marketing department before launching his own brand, JW Anderson, in 2008. At Loewe, he built a reputation for sharp tailoring and generous use of luxurious materials such as leather and metal. He launched a new modern classic bag – the Puzzle – and dressed celebrities from Beyonce to Rihanna. Dior boomed after Chiuri, now 61, took over the women's collection in 2016, with the Italian designer praised for her modernity and feminist activism. Some observers, however, had suggested the classic French house was growing stale. Its growth is of crucial financial and dynastic importance to Mr Arnault, who placed his daughter Delphine Arnault in charge of Dior in February 2023. 'I am delighted to welcome Jonathan Anderson to lead the women's and men's creations of the House,' Ms Arnault said. 'I have followed his career with great interest since he joined the LVMH group over 10 years ago. I am convinced that he will bring a creative and modern vision to our House.' AFP Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
France 24
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- France 24
Jonathan Anderson named Dior's first men's and women's designer
Anderson was appointed after last week's departure of Italian Maria Grazia Chiuri, who had presided over its women's collections for the last nine years. Anderson had already been named as artistic director of the men's collection in April, and will now become the first person to run both collections at Dior, which is owned by French luxury giant LVMH. "Jonathan Anderson is one of the greatest creative talents of his generation," said Bernard Arnault, LVMH's billionaire chief executive. "His incomparable artistic signature will be a crucial asset in writing the next chapter of the history of the House of Dior," Arnault said. Anderson, 40, quit Loewe in March after more than a decade in which he turned around the fortunes of the heritage Spanish brand, which is also owned by LVMH. An influential tastemaker with many A-list fans, Anderson made the previously rather sleepy label, best known for its handbags, hot. "It is a great honour to join the House of Dior as Creative Director of both women's and men's collections," Anderson said in the company statement. "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," he said. Anderson will present his first collection, Dior Men Summer 2026, at the Paris Fashion Week on June 27. 'Creative and modern vision' There had been much speculation that Anderson, renowned for his creative flights of fancy, might take over both Dior's men's and women's collections, which some observers had seen as needing fresh impetus. Anderson, the son of former Irish rugby international Willie Anderson, is known as a low-key figure, who often appears dressed casually at the end of his shows. He trained at the London College of Fashion and began his career in Prada's marketing department before launching his own brand, JW Anderson, in 2008. At Loewe, he built a reputation for sharp tailoring and generous use of luxurious materials such as leather and metal. He launched a new modern classic bag -- the Puzzle -- and dressed celebrities from Beyonce to Rihanna. Dior boomed after Chiuri took over the women's collection in 2016, with the Italian designer praised for her modernity and feminist activism. Some observers, however, had suggested the classic French house was growing stale. Its growth is of crucial financial and dynastic importance to Arnault, who placed his daughter Delphine in charge of Dior in February 2023. "I am delighted to welcome Jonathan Anderson to lead the women's and men's creations of the House," Delphine Arnault said. "I have followed his career with great interest since he joined the LVMH group over 10 years ago. I am convinced that he will bring a creative and modern vision to our House," she said.
Elle
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
As Dior's New Creative Director, Jonathan Anderson Is Set To Usher In A New Era
Thanks to Jonathan Anderson, Dior is on the brink of a major transformation. The Northern Irish designer is now confirmed as the new creative director of the brand's women's, men's and couture collections — marking the first time in Dior's history that one designer has helmed all three divisions. The news confirms months of speculation that Anderson was due to step into this landmark role. Last month, Bernard Arnault, CEO of Dior-owner LVMH, teased at a shareholders' meeting that Anderson has already started designing Dior's menswear line following menswear creative director Kim Jones' departure in January. Last week, Maria Grazia Chiuri stepped down as creative director of womenswear. He will make his Dior menswear debut during Paris Fashion Week Men's later this month, while his first women's ready-to-wear collection will be presented during Paris Fashion Week in October. For Anderson, his new role will mark his debut into the world of couture. '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,' Anderson said in a statement. Anderson is one of the leading talents of his generation, best known for his transformation of Loewe. He joined the house in 2013, then an up-and-coming designer taking over the reins of a small, somewhat under-the-radar Spanish leather goods label. Under his direction, however, the label grew into one of fashion's hottest brands, with Anderson fusing its rich heritage of leather craftsmanship with playful wit and desirability to propel it to become a mega-label in the making, totting up about $2 billion (roughly £1.6 billion) in sales annually, according to the New York Times. His creations were also the red carpet go-to for Hollywood It girls like Greta Lee and Ayo Edebiri. 'I am delighted to welcome Jonathan Anderson to lead the women's and men's creations of the house,' Delphine Arnault, Dior's chairman and CEO, said in a statement. '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.' 'His incomparable artistic signature will be a crucial asset in writing the next chapter of the history of the House of Dior,' added Bernard Arnault. ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. For access to exclusive content, events, inspiring advice from our Editors and industry experts, as well the opportunity to meet designers, thought-leaders and stylists, become a member today HERE.
