Dior returned to a historic Parisian stage for autumn/winter 2026, unveiling its collection at the Jardin des Tuileries – the 17th-century Baroque gardens on the Seine long associated with the house’s legacy.
Guests were seated on traditional green park chairs arranged in a circular formation around a central fountain, so everyone had an equal view, evoking the democratic spirit of the public gardens.
“There’s something quite miraculous about water lilies, you can see why Monet was so obsessed with them,” said creative director Jonathan Anderson before the show.
Anderson, who has spoken about his fascination with orchids and the psychology of dress, appeared to extend that botanical dialogue here.
The show opened with ruffled tulle mini skirts that trailed into soft trains, some trimmed with silver sequins, others punctuated with polka dots.Volume was immediate as hems lapped over one another in layered ripples, echoing the movement of water lilies shifting across the surface of a pond.
Double-breasted jackets featured deep V-fronts and fluted sleeves, while wool overcoats echoed the same peplum silhouette.
The Edwardian influence was unmistakable, as high collars, small buttons and structured hips nodded to the early 20th century, perhaps when these gardens were in most use.
Empire lines – a recurring Anderson signature it now seems – skimmed the torso before releasing into volume.
Strapless evening gowns ballooned outward at the hem and bustles and bows recurred throughout, reinforcing a silhouette built on cinched waists and amplified hips.
Texture was central. Feather trims – a dominant trend across the season – edged skirts and dresses, creating a softness to otherwise wholly sharp and architectural shapes.
Teddy-bear finishes adorned ruffles, while organza overlays and shimmering embellishments caught the afternoon light.
Baby pink – emerging as a key colour this season – featured alongside khaki and flashes of cobalt blue, injecting vibrancy into the predominantly neutral palette.
Trousers were not sidelined, however, as cream crepe styles offered fluid contrast to the structured jackets, while ballooned silhouettes were transformed into outerwear pieces, embellished and subtly shimmering.
Long embellished jeans paired with tightly waisted blazers further underlining Anderson’s interest in balancing refinement with everyday dressing.
The asymmetry and coiled construction throughout reinforced the idea of garments in motion – rippling, curling and blooming.
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Dior ambassador Anya Taylor-Joy also attended, wearing a fluid baby pink satin midi dress with a softly draped neckline and matching shawl detail, paired with white pointed heels – a delicate blush tone that is already shaping up to be one of spring’s defining colours.