Shrunken Bar Jackets, Artistic Hats, and a Majestic Fantasy Landscape: Jonathan Anderson Begins a Fresh Chapter at Dior.

      The volume of designer debuts during this season's fashion month is remarkable, with over 15 new creative directors stepping into significant roles at major fashion houses. One of the most eagerly awaited transitions occurred today at Paris Fashion Week, where Jonathan Anderson presented his inaugural womenswear collection at Christian Dior. This past summer, the Loewe alumnus provided a glimpse into his vision for Dior's spring 2026 menswear collection, which received praise for its redesigned Bar jackets, conceptual chino short styles, intricate Louis XVI coats, and preppy knitwear. Today, more details emerged from this new era at Dior with his spring 2026 womenswear collection. In both his menswear and womenswear debuts, Anderson interpreted the historic house codes through his unique perspective, referencing the first collection from 1947, when Christian Dior launched the revolutionary New Look. The runway featured reimagined Bar jackets and other house codes revisited. Additionally, Anderson honored his Dior predecessors, reflected in both a film shown prior to the show and in the runway designs, which included a reinterpreted version of John Galliano's signature buccaneer hats. Below, there's more on Anderson's spring 2026 collection for Dior.

      Jonathan Anderson's Womenswear Debut

      The Dior show focused on Jonathan Anderson's womenswear debut, generating palpable excitement around the brand. It’s evident that we are stepping into a new fashion era, with Anderson leading this evolution at Dior, and he has only just begun.

      The New New Look

      Christian Dior's 1947 New Look, featuring a cinched waist, a voluminous skirt, and rounded shoulders, was revolutionary when it first appeared and transformed women's fashion in subsequent decades. In his womenswear debut, Anderson presented his interpretation of the new New Look, showcasing dresses with lampshade silhouettes, draping, oversized bows, and woven fabrics.

      The Reimagined Bar Jacket

      Among Dior's most iconic designs is the Bar jacket, characterized by its signature nipped-in waist—a hallmark of the New Look collection. Anderson honored the original while offering his own take. The styles were cropped and shrunken, featuring cutout versions and reimagined in twisting shapes tied with ribbons.

      Fantasy and Imagination

      This season’s strongest collections displayed a remarkable level of imagination. The runways exuded a cinematic quality, color returned in abundance, and new concepts felt like they were heralding a transformative moment in fashion—an atmosphere Anderson cultivated on the runway at Dior. "The Dior language is both familiar and surprising," Anderson mentioned in the show notes. "It invites one to dream big—embracing the theater of life, reveling in fashion’s capacity to transform the ordinary into a grand fantasyscape."

      The Accessories

      Among the many desirable items showcased, the accessories stood out. New creations like the suede Lady Dior bag and bow-adorned slingback heels are anticipated to become best sellers when launched in spring 2026.