First impression: evergreen. A lotus pond and clover-hued construction at the Jardin des Tuileries set the backdrop for Jonathan Anderson’s latest literary embarkation. After Bram Stoker’s Dracula, this season he turned to Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar; quite literally worn by Macaulay Culkin as you scroll over below.
The show opened with three looks comprising swan-like tutu skirts, complete with a floor-length tail — pardon, train — as seen on Mona Tougaard. Flouncy (not ruffly) peplums emerged, evolving for the colder season from what many believe traces back to Dior’s original New Look. Some of these supposedly romantic yet playfully exaggerated details were drawn upward, mimicking a modern Empire waistline.
Oh, and there were bustles, too. Those structured fabric drapes or padded underpinnings positioned at the back of a skirt to create volume, famously associated with the late Victorian era and echoes of Regency revival silhouettes. It was all immensely pleasing to the eye, and the models looked as though they genuinely enjoyed wearing it. You could hardly believe this was only Jonathan Anderson’s sophomore womenswear collection for the house; he moved with the confidence of someone who knows Dior like the back of his (magic) hands. Editorial yet commercial, there was no green with envy; only green with glory.
No eyewear appeared on the runway, but in the most Dior way possible, the celebrity front row compensated in full with their eye accessories.
Eternal ambassador, circa J’adior and beyond, Charlize Theron embraced the green-coded mood in brand-new DiorGlow A1I. Email katy@pretavoir.co.uk to enquire about this item.
The much-talked-about Paul Anthony Kelly, who portrayed John F. Kennedy Jr in FX’s Love Story, arrived in a new style from the Dior BlackSuit range.
Macaulay Culkin paired his theme-driven sweater with tortoiseshell DioRibbon R1F. Email katy@pretavoir.co.uk to enquire about this item.
Shay Mitchell leaned into the collection’s green-coded narrative in Dior Clover B1I sunglasses, complete with clover detailing. This style is coming soon to PRETAVOIR.
Argentine actress and model Valentina Ferrer also wore a style from the Dior Clover range specifically the Dior Clover S3I. Coming soon to PRETAVOIR.
Several other celebrities were spotted in new Dior frames still under wraps, including:
Willow Smith
Emily Ratajkowski
Wang Churan in DIOR CLOVER S1U. Coming soon to PRETAVOIR.
Mélanie Thierry
Finnegan Oldfield
Revisit our coverage of the Dior Spring/Summer 2026 show below
There is no denying that Christian Dior’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection is the most anticipated highlight of the Paris Fashion Week calendar. Marking the dawn of a new era, the show received glowing reviews, surprising many with a direction that felt distinctly Jonathan Anderson; less a continuation of Dior’s recent identity and more a fearless embrace of his own creative instincts. As Dior’s newly appointed Creative Director, Anderson balanced bold innovation with reverence for the maison’s history, referencing the legacies of predecessors such as Monsieur Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, and Maria Grazia Chiuri.
The runway itself was a spectacle, graced by our favourite high-fashion models from Mona Tougaard to Liu Wen. Among the most striking details was Anderson’s use of ribbon and knots, woven into both clothing and accessories, and echoed even on the celebrities seated front row. Applied to his fondness for bell-shaped silhouettes, these details explored modern femininity while drawing inspiration from historical eras. The result? Period-informed designs that still feel utterly contemporary.
One standout innovation was Anderson’s manipulation of denim, elevating the fabric far beyond its familiar form as trousers. What could be dismissed as "elevated casual" instead felt like the birth of a new signature: proof of his genius for redefining everyday materials. With Anderson juggling an extraordinary workload of around 14 collections a year across Christian Dior and JW Anderson, this debut only underscores his unstoppable creative energy.
And now, our favourite part… the sunglasses worn by celebrities at the show.
In fashion terms, a new era always means a farewell to the last, and the eyewear spoke volumes. Not a single Dior style from the current collection was spotted; instead, the front row previewed fresh, futuristic frames set to land at retail in early 2026. Trust us, it will be worth the wait. Let’s dive in…
We have to start with Jenna. She was not only perfectly on-theme but draped in ribbons from head to toe, a true embodiment of Anderson’s new Dior.
Her look was pure wish-fulfilment, reviving the Miss Dior B1U cat-eye with Anderson’s whimsical magic. A classic reborn.
If the entire whimsical wonderland were to be imagined in monochrome, her look (and jelly sunnies) would surely snatch the crown.
Some of the new eyewear designs feel like the perfect marriage between Christian Dior’s vintage archives and Anderson’s bold, chunky aesthetic at Loewe... spotted on:
Chunky up front, yet refined with sleek metal temples along the sides.
The iconic DiorBlackSuit detail has been reimagined into a sleek, rectangular wraparound. We’re already counting down the days until its release.
It wouldn’t be Johnny without breaking the rules. This time, it was yellow Moscot Lemtosh. A bold, mischievous choice. If we were styling him, however, we’d swap them out for Dior’s CD Diamond R2I 78C0 to honour the label!
When the whole universe already knows you’re a Dior queen, fronting the J’Adior campaign, yet you step out in black Celine CL40187I 01A instead. Confidence.
The Verdict
Jonathan Anderson’s debut for Dior has set the tone for a bold new chapter, fusing the maison’s storied heritage with his own playful, architectural aesthetic. From the sculptural silhouettes and ribbon detailing to the inventive reimagining of denim, the collection felt both daringly new and deeply rooted in Dior’s DNA. The eyewear, as always, became a quiet yet powerful statement, offering a glimpse of what modern Dior personification will look like in 2026 and beyond.
The era of Jonathan Anderson at Dior has officially begun, and if these first frames are any indication, it’s going to be nothing short of iconic. Watch this space, the sunglasses from Dior’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection will soon make their way from runway to reality, and when they do, you’ll find them at Pretavoir.
Au Revoir,
PRET A VOIR
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