Jonathan Anderson channels Lynda Benglis at Dior Couture A/W 2026

At Dior Couture A/W 2026, Jonathan Anderson drew inspiration from American sculptor Lynda Benglis. The show took place in a black-lacquered wood pagoda at Paris' Rodin Museum. Anderson reimagined Benglis' 'Zanzidae: Peacock' series (begun in the late 1970s after her stay at the Sarabhai family estate in Ahmedabad, India) as fan-like pieces on dresses. Her 'Pleated' series (1980s-1990s) inspired molten plissé gowns, while 'Sparkle Knots' became netted skirts. Anderson cited Benglis' process of manipulating 2D objects into 3D forms through knotting, pleating, or moulding. The collection featured pleated bar jackets, crumpled dresses with bows, chintz handbags (nodding to 13th-century India), and cactus motifs referencing Benglis' Santa Fe compound. This follows Anderson's 2023 Loewe collections featuring Benglis' works, which won a Wallpaper* Design Award in 2024. The bridal gown—an off-the-shoulder white organza column with fern appliqué and lace train—sparked speculation it was designed for Taylor Swift's wedding (confirmed by Dior). Anderson declined to share details.