Jonathan Anderson confirmed as artistic director of Dior menswear

In January, English designer Kim Jones stepped down as artistic director for menswear at the French fashion house, leading to speculation that Anderson would succeed him.

Taking to instagram on Thursday, Anderson posted a Dior label accompanied by a four-leaf clover to confirm the news.

Dior confirmed he was working on the Dior Homme summer 2026 collection, which he would present in Parish on 27 June this year.

Anderson, from Magherafelt, County Londonderry, trained at the London College of Fashion, before beginning his career in Prada’s marketing department.

He launched his own label in 2008, before being appointed as the creative director at Loewe – a Spanish leather goods brand – in 2013.

He has won several high-profile awards, including designer of the year at the 2024 Fashion Awards for the second year in a row.

He is the son of former Ireland rugby captain, Willie Anderson.