fashion
March 3, 2026
Dior turns up springtime-in-Paris for Anderson’s second womenswear show
Northern Irish designer ditches darker undercurrents for seductive vision of Monet’s waterlilies at opening show of Paris fashion week

TL;DR
- Jonathan Anderson's second major womenswear show for Dior featured a joyful, springtime-in-Paris theme.
- Inspiration drawn from Monet's waterlilies and Seurat's paintings of Parisians at leisure.
- The collection showcased chiffon bar jackets, frothy dresses, and intricate details like pointillist paillettes.
- A shearling coat resembling Astrakhan lamb fur closed the show.
- Trousers with button detailing and a wine-dark cashmere and mohair coat were highlighted as key pieces.
- Anderson expressed feeling more calm and free in this collection compared to his intense debut.
- The Dior atelier's skill was evident, with the workforce recently doubling in size.
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