Jonathan Anderson gets top Dior menswear job

Jonathan Anderson, pictured here at the 2024 Met Gala, is from Magherafelt in County Londonderry

Jonathan Anderson has been confirmed as the new artistic director of Dior menswear.

The fashion designer from Northern Ireland stepped down as creative director of Spanish luxury fashion house Loewe after 11 years in March.

Anderson is known for his innovative styles and gender-fluid designs, and has created some iconic looks, including Rihanna's 2023 Super Bowl half-time performance attire and Ariana Grande's 2024 Met Gala gown.

The move is part of a major reshuffling of jobs at global fashion brands following some resignations and forced departures.

Rihanna wore an all-red custom jumpsuit by Loewe at the Superbowl in 2023

In an Instagram post on Thursday, Anderson, who is from Magherafelt, County Londonderry, posted a Dior label accompanied by a four-leaf clover to confirm the news.

In January, English designer Kim Jones stepped down as Dior's artistic director for menswear, leading to speculation that Anderson would succeed him.

Dior confirmed Anderson was working on the Dior Homme summer 2026 collection, which he would present in Paris on 27 June this year.

Anderson trained at the London College of Fashion, before beginning his career in Prada's marketing department.

He launched his own label in 2008, before being appointed as Loewe's creative director in 2013.

He has won several high-profile awards, including designer of the year at the 2024 Fashion Awards for the second year in a row.

He is the son of former Ireland rugby captain, Willie Anderson.