Dior couture debut for Anderson mixes wonder, wit, celebrity-wattage — and an occasional wobble

Dior has transformed the Musée Rodin into a star-studded venue for Jonathan Anderson’s first haute couture show. Guests, including Brigitte Macron and Lauren Sánchez Bezos, waited for Rihanna to arrive. Once she did, the lights dimmed, revealing a ceiling garden of flowers. Anderson, now leading Dior's menswear, womenswear, and couture, presented a collection themed "nature in motion." The disciplined palette featured blacks, whites, and ecru, with bursts of color. Anderson reimagined Dior's history with witty touches like pannier gowns resembling fanny packs. The show impressed with its ambition, though some elements felt like they were still finding their place.