Dior’s Iconic Newsprint Is Back for Cruise 2027

Jonathan Anderson continues to shape a distinctive identity for Dior, bringing together the House’s rich heritage and a contemporary perspective. For his Cruise 2027 debut, he explored this connection through Christian Dior’s longstanding fascination with cinema and his close association with Hollywood glamour.

Revisiting Dior’s Cinematic Heritage

This cinematic influence has remained an enduring part of Dior’s legacy, and Anderson revisited the archives for the collection, drawing inspiration from a jacket featured in Christian Dior’s Spring/Summer 1949 Haute Couture collection.

The design was worn by Marlene Dietrich in Alfred Hitchcock’s Stage Fright, reflecting the actress’s celebrated affinity for the House. Dietrich famously declared to Warner Bros. executives, “No Dior, no Dietrich!”—a statement that captured her unwavering loyalty to the designer.

Another archival reference in Anderson’s Cruise 2027 collection takes a more contemporary turn, paying homage to John Galliano’s era at Dior. Enter Galliano’s iconic Fall 2000 Dior newsprint, which made its return to the runway this season. Anderson isn’t the first Dior designer to revisit the motif, however, with Maria Grazia Chiuri offering her own interpretation for Pre-Fall 2024.

Jonathan Anderson Looks Back to Galliano

Anderson reimagines the iconic newsprint across a range of accessories, including the classic Saddle bag, a mini Saddle pochette dubbed the Saddle Rodeo that feels like a nod to the archives, as well as Anderson’s signature Bow Bag and the Lady D-Joy.

For Dior collectors who have never quite managed to get their hands on Carrie Bradshaw’s infamous Dior newsprint dress—now a highly coveted piece that commands exorbitant resale prices—Anderson’s take offers a new way to wear the iconic motif. The catch? It’ll set you back $7,700.