Womenswear Debut of Jonathan Anderson at Christian Dior Reviewed by Forum Members
Arguably, the most highly anticipated event on the Paris Fashion Week Spring 2025 schedule occurred today – with Jonathan Anderson staging his womenswear debut as Christian Dior creative director. Appointed in June, the revered British designer made his menswear debut the same month. Held at the Jardin des Tuileries (and attended by the likes of Jennifer Lawrence, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Jenna Ortega), the show commenced with a montage video of Dior’s past designers and collections before giving way to Anderson’s new era (including the iconic Bar jacket shrunken to doll-like proportions). “A dialogue between past and present, harmony and tension, boldness and calm, the grand and the commonplace,” said the designer via the show notes.
Review of the Christian Dior Spring 2026 Collection
Reactions from theFashionSpot’s forum members:
“Very hit and miss. I loved some explorations of the bar jacket but then again, too many versions of the same look (that dress on Anya has been too overexposed). They should’ve seriously edited the collection to make it look more appealing. Too déjà vu!!” [thiago]
“PRETTY SAFE for a debut.” [DK92]
“What a trainwreck. Good luck selling that. I really don’t think women go to Dior to look ridiculous!” [liberty33r1b]
“I enjoyed it for the most part. A few of the looks looked a little Chanel to me. Also, not a huge fan of Bershka-looking denim mini skirts being on a Paris runway.” [charles01]
“Hmm… it’s kinda all over the place. Some parts look like his artsy Loewe collection but more girly. Then, there are also the futuristic looks that feel like a cleaner Ghesquiere’s Vuitton, and then the super commercial looks that remind me of Virginie’s Chanel – all mixed together with some Dior codes.” [Rigida]
“Awful. Basically, a JWA collection with good fabrics. It was unflattering, boring, and often just stupid. This was so juvenile, zero sophistication. Bags and shoes weren’t even interesting.” [Avonlea]
“Yeah… it lacks glamour. The fresh face and the casual hair bring everything down. The Dior lady is made up, painted, and dressed up. The hats are crazy. The white flat lighting is very unflattering. Most models look crazy or sick.” [Alquimista]
See all the looks from the Christian Dior Spring 2026 collection and join the conversation here.
