Dior's Haute Couture Collection Celebrates the Art of the Fold

Jonathan Anderson showcased his second haute couture collection for Dior in Paris, a line that celebrated the art of the fold. Held within the Rodin Museum, amidst a setting resembling a fern forest, the show presented creations for the autumn/winter 2026-2027 season.

Anderson's designs prominently featured pleating techniques, evident in everything from sculptural dresses and fluid ensembles to coats and trousers. This emphasis on folds transformed two-dimensional fabric into three-dimensional, sculptural pieces, a concept Anderson explained was inspired by the work of American artist Lynda Benglis. "The art of haute couture performs a similar transformation: fabric takes on a sculptural form, which is accentuated when worn," he stated in a press release.

The collection offered a palette of whites, grays, and blacks, punctuated by touches of copper, silver, red, and apple green. Floral motifs also appeared, notably in a "millefeuille" pleated mesh ensemble and a black coat adorned with white embroidered ferns. Notable attendees included Sabrina Carpenter, Josh O'Connor, Pharrell Williams, and Priyanka Chopra.

Anderson, a celebrated figure in fashion, has been busy, having recently presented Dior's menswear line. His influence extends to high-profile events, with his name also linked to Taylor Swift's wedding dress design. At 41, he holds the unique position of artistic director for all three of Dior's lines, menswear, womenswear, and haute couture, a role not held since Christian Dior himself.

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Many works by the artist are born from two-dimensional materials that, through knotting, pleating, or molding techniques, are transformed into three-dimensional objects. The art of haute couture performs a similar transformation: fabric takes on a sculptural form, which is accentuated when worn.