fashion
January 26, 2026
Jonathan Anderson leans into Dior’s dramatic backstory for couture show
Designer spins the historic house off on a tangent in Paris, with his reading of its history being that shock value can sell

TL;DR
- Paris haute couture is a competitive arena for major fashion houses, with new designers vying for dominance.
- Jonathan Anderson's first haute couture show for Dior reinterprets classic silhouettes with modern, artistic influences.
- Anderson aims to revitalize Dior by embracing its dramatic history and focusing on creative process and shock value, while also incorporating commercial elements.
- Victoria Beckham was honored with the Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters at a ceremony in Paris.
- The award ceremony for Beckham highlighted support from the fashion industry, including Anna Wintour and Edward Enninful.
- Beckham's appearance marked her first public event since a recent family statement.
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