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Dior to host its cruise 2027 show at LACMA in Los Angeles

Dior, LVMH's flagship brand, has announced the date and location for its cruise 2027 show. It will take place on May 13, 2026, at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). The Californian institution will provide a newly inaugurated building, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Peter Zumthor, as the backdrop for the French house's...

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Trompe-l'œil, 'fools the eye': an exploration of illusion in fashion

The catwalk is flooded with looks using trompe-l'œil ('tromp-loy'). The French term literally means 'deceive the eye'. In fashion, it is a technique where a designer creates an optical illusion by playing with perspective and dimension, making 2D appear 3D. In other words, you see something that is not there. Who invented this trick and how is...

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Dior revives the privilege of courtly dress at the Tuileries

Presented in the Tuileries Garden on the second day of Paris Fashion Week, the Christian Dior autumn/winter 2026 show was Jonathan Anderson's second womenswear collection for the LVMH group's flagship house. Behind the voluminous Bar jackets, an iconic piece for the label, and cascading ruffles, the brand revealed a clear intention: to celebrate...

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Goodbye DFS, hello Sephora: LVMH's major strategic shift — an analysis of the 2025 financial year

LVMH closes the 2025 financial year with a clear-sighted assessment. Following the post-pandemic euphoria, Bernard Arnault's group reported revenue of 80.8 billion euros, a 5 percent decline on a reported basis. While this headline decline is largely exacerbated by currency volatility, particularly the weakness of the dollar and yen against the...

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Jonathan Anderson to present highly anticipated new menswear collection in Paris

Following a praised debut menswear collection in June, Jonathan Anderson returns to Paris on Wednesday with a new Dior Homme collection. This is a decisive step in establishing the brand's renewed identity and preparing for its haute couture debut. The show will be held on the second day of Paris Fashion Week Men's. It is scheduled for 2:30pm...

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LVMH confirms new leadership for Givenchy and Christian Dior Couture

Luxury group LVMH officially announced major leadership changes at two of its flagship houses on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Amandine Ohayon has been appointed CEO of Givenchy, while Alessandro Valenti becomes the deputy managing director of retail at Christian Dior Couture. According to a statement from the group, these appointments will take...

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Dior CEO Delphine Arnault “very optimistic” for future

Dior's chief executive officer, Delphine Arnault, stated she is “very optimistic” about the future of the luxury house. It is one of the most prestigious brands within the world's number one luxury group, LVMH. She shared her outlook in an interview with La Tribune Dimanche dated October 26. “I am very optimistic about the future,” stated...

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Standing ovation for Jonathan Anderson's debut womenswear show for Dior

The Dior spring/summer 2026 show on Wednesday was one of the most anticipated of Paris Fashion Week. It marked the debut collection from Jonathan Anderson at the helm of the prestigious luxury house. Those watching the show live on social media or on the brand's website could witness fittings with 070 Shake, Camille Cottin and Jennifer Lawrence....

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Jonathan Anderson set for his first Dior womenswear collection in Paris

Paris - Designer Jonathan Anderson presents his first womenswear collection for Dior this Wednesday. It is one of the most anticipated shows of Paris Fashion Week, where he will unveil his designs for the legendary French house. Following his debut menswear collection in June, Anderson's womenswear premiere is one of the most highly anticipated...

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Dior's artistic director Jonathan Anderson changes the brand's font

The brand returns to its origins with a new font, Cochin, featuring a capital 'D' followed by 'ior' in lowercase. In 1946, Christian Dior chose the Cochin font, named after the 18th-century French engraver Charles-Nicolas Cochin. Since 2016, under artistic direction of Maria Grazia Chiuri, the brand has used a Serif font in all capital letters....

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Belgian talent Igor Dieryck joins Dior

Belgian talent Igor Dieryck has joined fashion house Dior. He will hold the position of menswear designer under Jonathan Anderson, according to LinkedIn. Dieryck has won several awards. After graduating in 2022, he won the UAntwerpen x Flanders DC Award. In 2023, he won three awards at the Hyères International Festival of Fashion and...

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Dior strengthens management team and appoints ready-to-wear expert to support Jonathan Anderson

Michela Kalb, former womenswear ready-to-wear director at Louis Vuitton, is taking the helm of haute couture, womenswear and menswear ready-to-wear, womenswear footwear and baby products at Dior. This appointment, reported by WWD, will take effect from 1 October. Kalb, who was womenswear ready-to-wear director at Christian Dior Couture from 2006...