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Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ciara Goes for Gold in JW Anderson Vest for the Singer's Black Women in Excellence Dinner in London
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Ciara opted for utilitarian styling for her Black Women in Excellence Dinner on Sunday in London. The singer was joined by such attendees as Yasmin Evans and Vanessa Kingori, among others, for the special occasion. More from WWD Jodie Comer Dons Contrasting Calvin Klein Look for '28 Years Later' Promo Tour Drew Starkey Opts for Fine Lines in Checkered Acne Studios Suit at Netflix Tudum 2025 Live Event Lady Gaga Returns to Her Theatrical Roots in Gothic Look for Netflix Tudum 2025 Performance With Jenna Ortega Ciara wore a design courtesy of Jonathan Anderson's label, JW Anderson, which was founded by the eponymous designer in 2007. The sleeveless bomber vest featured utilitarian elements, including large pockets at the hips, a zipper down the front placket and a sharp collar. $647 $1,876 66% off Buy Now at farfetch Price upon publish date of this article: $647 $321 $559 43% off Buy Now at baltini Price upon publish date of this article: $321 The vest also included an elongated frame. Ciara paired the piece with a coordinated miniskirt featuring similar utilitarian elements. The miniskirt included front pockets and a high-waisted silhouette for added definition. To add some contrast to her attire, Ciara went with a sleeveless black top with a plunging neckline and bustier-style inspiration. When it came to her accessories, Ciara went with shimmering diamonds, with two layers of delicate necklaces and coordinated rings. As for her glam, Ciara's golden blond tresses cascaded down her shoulders and practically matched her vest. Her makeup included such elements as bold brows, lined eyes and a glossy lip. Ciara's choice to style a JW Anderson piece comes after the eponymous designer was announced as the eighth couturier of Dior. The 40-year-old designer succeeds Italian designer Maria Grazia Chiuri, whose departure from the French luxury fashion house was announced on Thursday. 'Jonathan Anderson is one of the greatest creative talents of his generation. His incomparable artistic signature will be a crucial asset in writing the next chapter of the history of the house of Dior,' Bernard Arnault, chairman and chief executive officer of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Dior's parent, said in a statement. View Gallery Launch Gallery: Getting Ready With Ciara in LaQuan Smith for 2025 Met Gala: A Photo Diary Best of WWD Mia Threapleton's Red Carpet Style Through the Years [PHOTOS] Princess Charlene of Monaco's Grand Prix Style Through the Years: Louis Vuitton, Akris and More, Photos Princess Charlene's Monaco Grand Prix Style Evolution at Full Speed: Shades of Blue in Louis Vuitton, Playful Patterning in Akris and More
Extra.ie
04-06-2025
- Business
- Extra.ie
Inside Jonathan Anderson's remarkable rise
A Derry man has been appointed the new sole creative director of Dior, taking control of both the men's and women's collections as well as the accessory lines. Jonathan Anderson was born in Magerafelt in the Northern Ireland county in 1984. Here is everything you need to know about the Northern Irish man… Jonathan Anderson was born in Magerafelt in the Northern Ireland county in 1984. Pic:for The Met Museum/Vogue When he was 18 years old, Jonathan made the move to the United States to pursue a career in acting, however during his time at Juilliard School he became more interest in the art of costume design. On returning to Ireland, Jonathan got his first fashion job at a Brown Thomas store in Dublin, and later made the move to London where he graduated as part of the class of 2005 in London College of Fashion. The Derry native worked as a visual merchandiser with Prada before launching his own label, JW Anderson, in 2008. Jonathan Anderson worked as a visual merchandiser with Prada before launching his own label, JW Anderson, in 2008. Pic:JW Anderson was well received by critics and in 2012 secured a collaboration with fashion retailer, Topshop, called JW Anderson x Topshop. The line sold out within hours and led to a follow-up collaboration between the fashion label and shop in February 2013. A few months later in September 2013, LVMH — who own brands including Louis Vuitton and Moet — invested a minority state in JW Anderson. Jonathan was then appointed the new creative director for LOEWE. Earlier this year, Anderson stepped down from his role with LOEWE, giving room for him to be appointed as the artistic director of Dior menswear. This month, Jonathan has been appointed the sole creative director across the brand. One such iconic outfit that was a creation of Jonathan's was the red outfit Rihanna donned when she performed during half-time of the 2023 Super Bowl. Pic: REX Jonathan has dressed some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry including Beyoncé, Cate Blanchett, Daniel Craig and Zendaya. One such iconic outfit that was a creation of Jonathan's was the red outfit Rihanna donned when she performed during half-time of the 2023 Super Bowl. The performance double as the singer's chance to reveal she was expecting her second baby with rapper A$AP Rocky. The Barbadian superstar donned an all-red look for her half-time performance, with a perfect baby bump visible underneath the jumpsuit she was wearing. Anderson is the son of former rugby international, Willie Anderson, who represented Ireland from 1984 to 1990, and ex-school teacher Heather Buckley. He has one brother, Thomas, who followed their father into professional rugby. Thomas played as a flanker for Ulster and Connacht, before hanging up his boots in 2011. Jonathan divides his time across Paris and London, and is in a relationship with Catalan artist Pol Anglada, whose art the New Yorker previously said often appears on JW Anderson designs.
Globe and Mail
03-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Who is Jonathan Anderson, the man behind Dior's historic shakeup?
On Monday, luxury conglomerate LVMH named Jonathan Anderson the new creative director of Dior, making him the first designer since Christian Dior himself to oversee women's, men's and haute couture collections. LVMH had already announced in April that Anderson, 40, would succeed Kim Jones as artistic director of men's wear. Just last week, Maria Grazia Chiuri confirmed she would step down as the women's creative director at Dior after her final show in her hometown of Rome. Anderson's first men's wear collection will premiere this June, with women's wear to follow in October. For the first time in its 78-year history, Dior will skip the haute couture shows in July. 'It is a great honour to join the House of Dior as creative director of both women's and men's collections,' Anderson said in a statement. 'I have always been inspired by the rich history of this House–its depth and empathy. I look forward to working alongside its legendary Ateliers to craft the next chapter of this incredible story.' Anderson was born in 1984 and raised in Magherafelt, a town of 9,000 in Northern Ireland. At 18, he moved to Washington to study acting, but quickly discovered a passion for costume design. He moved to London and studied men's wear at the London College of Fashion, graduating in 2005, before working as a visual merchandiser for Prada. He eventually founded his namesake label, JW Anderson, in 2008. His fluid, conceptual collections made him a critical darling on London's fashion scene. In 2013, LVMH acquired a minority stake in the label and tapped Anderson to lead Loewe, then a middling Spanish house known for leather goods. In his 11-year tenure, Anderson turned Loewe into one of fashion's most relevant and sought-after brands, with annual revenues reportedly hitting US$2-billion a year. Industry insiders often compare Anderson to Karl Lagerfeld, another prolific visionary who balanced runway spectacle with commercial success. Speaking to the online publication Business of Fashion, Delphine Arnault, the chair and chief executive of Christian Dior Couture, called Anderson 'the most talented designer of his generation.' At Loewe, Anderson mastered the formula Lagerfeld invented during his decades at Chanel. Anderson would wow with a surrealist leather dress moulded to appear in constant motion while producing commercial hits including the ubiquitous Puzzle Bag. He also made Loewe a force in pop culture. Rising actors such as Ayo Edebiri, Josh O'Connor and Greta Lee starred in brand campaigns and wore Loewe on the red carpet. Loewe also sponsored the 2024 Met Gala. Dior is the second largest house in LVMH's stable, after only Louis Vuitton. Until now, it was considered too big a ship for one captain. Consolidating creative leadership in the hands of a sole designer means that Anderson can establish a unified vision. But 'there are huge implications,' wrote Lauren Sherman – the fashion journalist who pens Puck's Line Sheet newsletter – in an e-mail to The Globe and Mail. 'Anderson is of a new generation of designers that are coming into power at the peak of the luxury industry's consolidation curve. He'll need to act as a disrupter at an enormous company that generates around $10-billion a year on its own.' His appointment is also part of industry-wide turbulence: As the luxury sector slows and brands race to stay relevant, leadership changes are mounting. In 2025 alone, 17 fashion brands, including four at LVMH, announced new creative directors.
Irish Post
03-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Post
Irishman Jonathan Anderson makes history as creative director for Dior
JONATHAN Anderson has been named creative director of Dior's women's, men's, and haute couture lines, becoming the first person since Christian Dior himself to lead all three branches of the French fashion house. Anderson, 40, was born in Magherafelt in Northern Ireland and is the son of former Ireland rugby captain Willie Anderson. His father famously led Ireland against the All Blacks in the late 1980s and remains a revered figure in Irish sport. Before launching his own label, JW Anderson, in 2008, he studied at the London College of Fashion and worked in Prada's marketing department. He soon moved up in the luxury world, most notably as creative director at Loewe, where he spent over a decade redefining the brand's aesthetic. Now, in his most prominent role yet, Anderson steps into full creative control of Dior amid major leadership changes at the brand. The departures of Maria Grazia Chiuri and Kim Jones opened the door for his appointment, and Anderson is making history as the first to direct all facets of the house in the modern era. 'It is a great honour to join the house of Dior,' Anderson said in a joint statement with the fashion house. 'I have always been inspired by the rich history of this house, its depth, and empathy.' His first collection, Dior Men Summer 2026, will premiere at Paris Fashion Week on June 27. The appointment has been praised by both Delphine Arnault, Dior's chair and CEO, and her father, Bernard Arnault, head of LVMH. 'Jonathan is one of the most talented designers of his generation,' said Delphine. 'I am convinced he will bring a creative and modern vision to our house, inspired by the fabulous story of Monsieur Dior and the codes he created.' Anderson has become a defining voice in global fashion, designing standout looks for Rihanna, Ariana Grande, and Harry Styles. He has had a remarkable rise from a small town in Northern Ireland to the top of the global fashion industry. See More: Co. Derry, Dior, Fashion, Jonathan Anderson, Willie Anderson
Economic Times
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Jonathan Anderson takes the reins at Dior: The fashion house's bold new era begins
Jonathan Anderson becomes the creative director at Dior. He will oversee womenswear, menswear, haute couture, and accessories. Anderson replaces Maria Grazia Chiuri. He previously worked at JW Anderson and Loewe. His first Dior collection will debut at Paris Fashion Week on June 27. The fashion world anticipates Anderson's innovative vision for the brand. Dior expects a renaissance under his leadership. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads In a move that's set the fashion world abuzz, Dior has handed the keys to its legendary atelier to none other than Jonathan Anderson , the Northern Irish designer celebrated for his boundary-pushing vision and fearless creativity. At just 40, Anderson steps into the role of creative director for both womenswear, menswear, haute couture, and accessories, a historic first since the days of Monsieur Dior appointment marks the end of Maria Grazia Chiuri 's nearly decade-long tenure as Dior's first female creative director, a period defined by feminist-leaning collections and memorable runway moments. Now, Anderson, already a household name thanks to his work at JW Anderson and his transformative decade at Loewe , is poised to write a new chapter for the storied French maison.'It is an honor to be joining such a deeply historic and emotionally resonant house,' Anderson shared in a statement. 'Dior has existed long enough to be a testament to the strength of dreaming. My dream is to carry that dream—bravely, honestly, and without apology.' Delphine Arnault, Chairperson and CEO of Dior, echoed the excitement, calling Anderson 'a designer of rare instinct and intelligence' and praising his vision for craft, innovation, and insiders are already speculating about what Anderson's Dior will look like. Will he reinvent the iconic Bar Jacket with a modern, sculptural twist? Could haute couture become more fluid, breaking free from traditional gender lines? 'He's not afraid to take risks,' fashion critic Sarah Mower noted. 'And that's what Dior needs.'Anderson's debut collection for Dior is slated to premiere at Paris Fashion Week on June 27, an event already billed as the hottest ticket in town. With the fashion industry hungry for reinvention—and Dior's sales dipping by 5% in early 2025—Anderson's appointment feels less like a changing of the guard and more like a full-blown renaissance for the thing's for sure: with Jonathan Anderson at the helm, Dior's future is anything but predictable—and that's exactly what makes it so exciting.
