Dior Men enters a new era with the official appointment of Jonathan Anderson as its new artistic director. The news was confirmed by Bernard Arnault, chairman and CEO of LVMH, during the group’s annual shareholders’ meeting in Paris on Thursday. Anderson will present his first collection for the house during Paris Fashion Week on June 27, 2025.
This long-anticipated announcement comes just weeks after Anderson stepped down from Loewe, where he held the creative reins for eleven transformative years. His tenure at the Spanish heritage brand turned what was once a respected leather goods house into a global fashion force, known for its irreverent design language, cultural collaborations, and masterful craftsmanship. Under his direction, Loewe reportedly grew its revenue nearly sevenfold, nearing the €2 billion mark, according to market sources.
The confirmation puts to rest speculation about Anderson’s next move, which has intensified since his Loewe departure. It also marks a pivotal moment for Dior Men, following Kim Jones’ resignation in January after a seven-year run defined by high-profile collaborations and a sleek tailoring aesthetic that bridged couture tradition and streetwear energy.
Although Bernard Arnault did not elaborate beyond the announcement, Dior issued a brief statement confirming that Anderson is working on the Spring 2026 men’s collection, scheduled for presentation on June 27 at 2:30 p.m. Industry attention is now firmly fixed on how Anderson, known for conceptual silhouettes, sculptural construction, and a constant engagement with contemporary culture, will shape the future of Dior Men.
His arrival at Dior comes at a moment of recalibration across the LVMH fashion portfolio. New creative appointments in 2024 include Sarah Burton at Givenchy, Michael Rider at Celine, and Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCullough at Loewe. These changes reflect a wider response to investor pressure and shifting market conditions, as Europe’s luxury houses navigate the post-pandemic slowdown and rising demand for fresh, forward-looking narratives.
With Anderson’s track record of balancing artistry and commercial success, his Dior debut is already among the most anticipated events of the upcoming menswear season. As of now, there is no official word on whether his appointment will extend to Dior’s women’s collections, still overseen by Maria Grazia Chiuri since 2016.
Anderson’s move from Loewe to Dior underscores LVMH’s continued investment in bold, idea-driven talent and signals a potential shift in tone for the house’s menswear: one that may lean further into experimentation, craft, and intellectual provocation.
