Jonathan Anderson has taken his first bow as Dior’s Creative Director of womenswear, and it’s very much about the bow – in clothing and bags.

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The first hints of what Anderson would bring to Dior’s womenswear came in the recent release of the Lady Dior campaign. He returned the iconic handbag to its roots, removing alphabet charms and fanfare in favor of framing the signature DIOR charm with a delicate leather bow. Days before the show, Dior also teased slingbacks adorned with matching bows in floral prints and chic satin shades, featuring Anderson’s signature angular toe—a playful hint at the aesthetic he would bring to the Spring–Summer 2026 collection.

Dior Women's Spring-Summer 2026 Jonathan Anderson

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Part of that vision lies in how he has been re-rooting Dior in its own history. Beyond the silhouettes and accessories, Anderson has turned to graphic identity as a site of reinvention. The all-caps logo, introduced in 2016 under Maria Grazia Chiuri, has been retired in favor of a revival: the square logo with its elegantly capitalized D, reworked in the French typeface Cochin. More than nostalgia, the move is a precise homage to Christian Dior’s 1946 debut, signaling a dialogue between the Maison’s beginnings and its future. Notably, Anderson is the first designer since Christian Dior himself to helm both Dior menswear and womenswear collections, bringing a unified vision.

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A new era of Dior has truly begun.

Showtime

All eyes turned to the Spring–Summer 2026 runway on October 1, 2025, where Anderson unveiled his first full womenswear collection at the iconic Jardin des Tuileries.

The show opened with a cinematic flourish: a short film projected onto an upside-down pyramid hovering above an open Dior box, almost as if the Maison’s past were spilling out before Anderson’s eyes. The footage traced the lineage of Dior’s creative directors—from Christian Dior himself to Yves Saint Laurent, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, and Maria Grazia Chiuri, alongside the Maison’s most defining looks and moments.

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As the film faded, the first models stepped onto the runway. The Spring–Summer 2026 collection juxtaposed classic Dior elegance with playful, contemporary twists. Gowns embraced the Maison’s signature hourglass silhouette, crafted in pleated chiffon and cut on the bias for extra flair and movement. Bows emerged as a defining motif throughout the show, taking many forms—from sculptural and oversized, to delicate ribbon-like accents. They trailed behind models as long lace, were knotted at the neck, and appeared on skirts as playful, sculptural flourishes.

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Proportions—one of Anderson’s favorite tools—were explored and exaggerated throughout the collection, with fabric folds manipulated to create unexpected shapes. Short pleated mini skirts were paired with boxy, cropped jackets to forge entirely new silhouettes, while culottes, bubble hems, and sculptural pleating pushed traditional shapes to dramatic extremes. The Bar jacket was modernized with relaxed, peplum-like hems, and gowns alternated between sleek tailoring and over-emphasized, architectural volumes. The interplay of fitted and flowing shapes, short and elongated lines, created a dynamic runway.

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The color palette was understated and refined, leaning on neutral tones—cream, black, white, green, and pale blue—alongside Dior’s iconic gray shades. Touches of denim and preppy plaid injected casual, contemporary energy, balancing the collection’s elegance with a relaxed, modern sensibility.

Accessories punctuated Anderson’s vision, extending the collection’s playful yet refined aesthetic. Bows carried through onto bags and shoes, while unusual, sculptural hats—some resembling starched shirting molded into unusual forms– added an unexpected note.

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Dior Spring-Summer 2026 Bags

The Dior Spring–Summer 2026 bag lineup ranges from sculptural Bow bags to slouchy suede hobos and hard-shell clutches. Classic Cannage quilting is reimagined with fresh textures, alongside supple suede styles that balance classic design with modern ease.

Let’s take a closer look at the handbags that defined the lineup.

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Bow Bags

A standout of the Spring–Summer 2026 lineup, the bow motif dominates the runway and carries effortlessly onto the bags.

The leather Bow bag features a folded front reminiscent of an envelope, with the flap tucked inside to secure the otherwise open top. A single curved handle attaches via elegant gold-tone loops—a subtle nod to the iconic Lady Dior—while a delicate bow at the front, with a touch of gold-tone hardware at its center, secures the knot and adds a subtle flourish. The interior reveals a Dior heat stamp, where the hardware cleverly takes the place of the ‘O.’

Presented in two sizes, the smaller version was styled both handheld and on the shoulder on the runway, featuring the curved top handle plus an additional adjustable, detachable strap for versatility. Across the range, the Bow bag debuted in pale pink, blue, burgundy, and tan, alongside a selection of exotic editions, including brown crocodile and Himalayan crocodile.

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While the Bow Clutch wasn’t presented on the runway, several brand ambassadors, including Jennifer Lawrence, carried the style to the Spring–Summer 2026 show. Crafted from soft, supple leather and free of hardware or logos, the inlaid bow appears almost as if it grows from the clutch itself, pinching the centre with a knot-like detail. The Bow Clutch was carried by attendees in small and medium sizes, in burgundy, pink, black, and off-white.

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Cannage Tote

No Dior collection would be complete without a nod to the Maison’s iconic Cannage motif, first introduced in 1947. Anderson’s reinterpretation comes in a tote silhouette, crafted in what appears to be smooth leather with a subtly puckered, textured effect that gives the classic Cannage quilting a fresh, slightly distorted aesthetic. The bag is secured with a zip-top fastening and was carried handheld on the runway, notably using only one of its two chain shoulder straps. It debuted in pale yellow, black, forest green, chocolate brown, and burgundy.

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Suede Tote

Another tote in the lineup is a soft, slouchy suede design. Minimalist in approach, it is free of major detailing, allowing the supple suede body to slouch naturally when worn on the shoulder. For durability, it features a tonal leather shoulder strap, while the iconic “Dior” lettering is reintroduced on the strap drop, a nod to the John Galliano era. The suede tote appeared on the runway in chocolate brown, tan, and taupe, each accented with silver-tone hardware.

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Boston Bag

While none of Anderson’s fresh interpretations of the Lady Dior made the runway, echoes of the iconic bag appeared in the new Boston Bag. Drawing on the silhouette of Dior’s vintage Boston bags from the 1990s, this style replaces the Oblique canvas with Cannage-detailed luxurious suede. It features a slightly elongated east–west profile, zipper top, and signature “Dior” charms. Handheld on the runway with the dual curved leather handles attached by metal rings like the Lady Dior, the bag includes D-rings for an optional shoulder strap. The new Boston Bag debuted in tan and chocolate brown.

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Clutch Bags

Known for his whimsical, animal-themed clutches under other labels, Jonathan Anderson takes a more refined approach for Dior SS26. This pebble-shaped hard-shell clutch was carried by hand on the runway, though it also features a delicate gold-tone chain shoulder strap. The bag was presented in a variety of finishes, including black crocodile, deep silver metallic leather, and high-shine silver overlaid with Cannage-inspired raffia, all finished with a bow.