Set in the Jardin des Tuileries, this Paris landmark not only hosted the Fall/Winter 2026 Dior Show but also served as a key reference point for the collection. 

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Fashion has historically been connected to the history of the garden. Initially commissioned by Catherine de’ Medici and later revamped during Louis XIV’s reign, the park opened in 1667 with a strict dress code requiring visitors to dress appropriately and display their social status. 

This rule transformed a simple stroll into a performance—making the park resemble a stage. The indicators of class and wealth were presented as a reckoning, unlocking a tailored perception of the subject.  

Photo by Adrien Dirand.

Photos courtesy of Dior.

That same spirit was revived with the Dior collection, where, for his second womenswear show, Jonathan Anderson created an imitation park within the park itself, featuring a wooden deck runway above a pond of Monet-inspired water lilies. Here, Anderson blurred the lines between the real and the artificial, sparking a dialogue between nature and illusion.

Photos by Adrien Dirand.

As expected, some of the looks draw inspiration from Parisian social rank tropes, with exaggerated proportions that create balloon-like silhouettes with ruffles and peplums. Meanwhile, other looks exuded a more contemporary vibe, including aged or embellished denim and 3D flowers extending from dresses and blazers. But the looks that had everyone talking? Were poka-dot tutus with soft trains following behind them, evoking the drama we all know and love from the house. 

Feature image by Adrien Dirand and Valentin Lecron.