Dior Taps Jonathan Anderson as Its eighth Couturier
Dior has appointed Jonathan Anderson as creative director of its women’s, men’s, and haute couture collections. He becomes the house’s eighth couturier and will debut his first women’s ready-to-wear collection during Paris Fashion Week in October, following his menswear debut on June 27th. Anderson succeeds Maria Grazia Chiuri, who joined Dior in 2016 as artistic director of women’s haute couture, ready-to-wear, and accessories. Her Cruise 2026 show in Rome marked her final show for the brand. Anderson said, “I am incredibly honored to be given the opportunity to unite Dior’s women’s, men’s and couture collections under a single, cohesive vision. My instinct is to be led by the house’s empathetic spirit, established by Dior himself. I look forward to working alongside its legendary ateliers to craft the next chapter of this incredible story. I would like to express my sincere thanks to Bernard Arnault and Delphine Arnault for their trust and loyalty over the years.” [WWD]
Sander Lak Returns
Sander Lak, the Dutch designer behind Sies Marjan, the beloved New York label of the late 2010s, is launching an eponymous collection. While focused on menswear, the line is designed to be inclusive and for everyone. Lak said, “For me, it’s a huge thing. It’s my name, it’s my company. It’s not a relaunch, but it is something new, something on my own terms. I’m not allowed to say scared; I’m only allowed to say excited, but it is a little bit scary.” Lak rose to prominence quickly after debuting Sies Marjan in 2016 with backing from Nancy and Howard Marks. By 2018, he had won the CFDA’s Emerging Designer of the Year award, earning praise for his signature use of bold color. The label shuttered in 2020 due to the pandemic. [Vogue]
The CFDA x Vogue Fund Finalists
The Council of Fashion Designers of America and Vogue have announced the newest cohort of CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists: Ashlynn Park of Ashlyn; Julian Louie of Aubero; Bach Mai; Bernard James; Ashley Moubayed of Don’t Let Disco; Gabe Gordon and Timothy Gibbons of Gabe Gordon; Stephanie Suberville of Heirlome; Jamie Okuma; Meruert Tolegen; and Peter Do. This year’s selection committee, led by CFDA CEO Steven Kolb, included Vogue’s Anna Wintour, Mark Holgate, and Nicole Phelps; Instagram’s head of fashion partnerships, Eva Chen; Fifteen Percent Pledge founder and Brother Vellies designer Aurora James; model Paloma Elsesser; Nordstrom’s vice president and fashion director Rickie De Sole; Saks SVP of fashion Roopal Patel; CFDA chairman Thom Browne; and Zac Posen, executive vice president and creative director at Gap Inc. and chief creative officer at Old Navy. The winner will receive $300,000, while two runners-up will each take home $100,000, along with business mentorship opportunities. [Vogue]
Kate Moss x Bobby Gillespie Zara Collection
Kate Moss has teamed up with Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie for her second Zara collection, which also marks Gillespie’s menswear design debut. For the womenswear capsule, Moss and stylist Katy England drew inspiration from archival pieces, reimagining go-go boots, fringed bikinis, and cream silk suits. Gillespie’s menswear features super-skinny jeans, silky button-downs, and sleek jackets. The collection is a family affair, with England and Gillespie’s son, model Lux Gillespie, appearing in the lookbook alongside Lila Moss, Kate Moss’s daughter. The collection will be available starting Monday, June 9 on Zara.com and in select stores worldwide.
Kate Moss and Bobby Gillespie by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott | Image courtesy of DLX NY
James Kaliardos Shares His Creative World Centered Around Beauty
Born in Detroit, Michigan, James Kaliardos was drawn to makeup from an early age. At just seven years old, he began doing his mother’s makeup, a moment of discovery for both of them when it became clear he had a natural talent. Kaliardos went from dorm glam sessions to working with legends like Steven Meisel and Helmut Newton. He co-founded Visionaire, the cult-favorite art-fashion magazine that pushed creative boundaries and featured icons like @Naomi and the late Karl Lagerfeld. Now, he’s still serving major looks with stars like Miley Cyrus and top beauty brands like Tom Ford Beauty and MAC. Models.com spoke with Kaliardos about the shifting definitions of beauty, from embracing individuality and imperfection to navigating today’s homogeneity. Read the full interview here.
Dogi Nesanir on Styling Women In Full Control
“I would describe my work as powerful, personal, timeless, and modern.” Stylist Dogi Nesanir recalls being captivated by music video, sparking a fascination with styling, hair, and makeup that never left. He now works with publications like Harper’s Bazaar U.S., Dazed MENA, and Re-Edition Magazine. Interviewed by Models.com editor Anire Ikomi, he shares in the next segment of Behind The Image his insight on his ongoing collaboration with Doublet, the inspiration behind his work, and who he thinks is one to watch. Read the full interview here.
Model of the Week: Hot Lister Ridzman Zidaine is a Louis Vuitton Face to Watch
“I was super lucky to have been flown out from my home country to Hong Kong for the LV cruise show back in 2023. Not only that, I got the chance to open the show for the very first time with the support from the team and Pharrell.” This week’s Model of the Week, Ridzman Zidaine has been a Louis Vuitton staple since his debut. Now ranked on the Hot List, Zidaine has gained traction in the industry, working with the best brands and shooting with top creatives. Find the full interview and exclusive shots by Linus Morales here.
MDC Selects: What Sets These Rookies Apart Goes Way Beyond the Runway
Don’t miss this week’s MDC Selects! Beyond the runway, these rookies are here to share more about themselves, how they started in the modeling world, and surprising facts about themselves. Find their answers and other MDC Selects here.
And don’t forget the latest additions to the Hot List rankings and the UBS House of Craft x Dior exhibition.
