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Jonathan Anderson Heads All of Dior & Demna Unveils Final Balenciaga Ready-to-Wear Collection in This Week’s Top Fashion News

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  • The saga of creative director churn continues as Jonathan Anderson reigns over all of Dior’s fashion lines and Demna unveils a final ready-to-wear collection before heading up Gucci. Concurrently, the 2025 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists have been revealed, perhaps offering a glimpse at the next generation of fashion’s creative visionaries.
  • In the streetwear front, Eric Emanuel’s namesake label continues to evolve, unveiling its first-ever seasonal ready-to-wear collection. Set for a Paris debut, ALYX 9SM founder and former Givenchy director Matthew Williams has announced his own namesake line.
  • Lee and Wrangler parent Kontoor Brands has acquired Scandinavian outdoor brand Helly Hansen for $900 million USD, adding a crucial name in the performance category to its lifestyle-geared portfolio.

Down below, we’ve compiled a list of the most noteworthy fashion news items from this past week, keeping you informed about the latest trends shaping the fashion world.

Dior Confirms Jonathan Anderson as Womenswear and Couture Creative Director

In an unprecedented move for fashion house Dior, it has been announced that Jonathan Anderson will take on the role of its eighth couturier. This means he will be in charge of designing collections for women, men, and haute couture. This is the first time a single designer will oversee all three divisions since Christian Dior himself. Anderson was previously appointed as the creative director of Dior Homme on April 17, 2025, following Kim Jones. It was announced just days ago that Maria Grazia Chiuri would be leaving her positions in Dior’s womenswear and couture lines, effective from May 29 after her Cruise 2026 show.

During Paris Fashion Week in October, Anderson will present his first women’s ready-to-wear collection for the house, which follows his eagerly awaited debut Dior menswear collection on June 27. In a statement, he expressed, “I am deeply grateful for being entrusted to harmonize Dior’s women’s, men’s, and couture collections under one unified vision. I intend to guide myself by the house’s compassionate essence. I am excited about collaborating with its renowned workshops to write the next chapter in this extraordinary narrative. I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to Bernard Arnault and Delphine Arnault for their faith and support throughout the years.

Balenciaga Spring 2026 Remixes Demna’s Greatest Hits

For Spring 2026, Demna revisits his well-known Balenciaga “archetypes” – the references, shapes, feelings, and ideas that have become synonymous with his impressive decade-long tenure at the House. Over these years, the designer has taken the Spanish label from a $400 million USD business to a $2 billion USD behemoth. This collection, titled “Exactitudes,” draws inspiration from Ari Versluis and Ellie Uyttenbroek’s scientific photography series. It showcases Demna’s anthropological perspective on fashion trends and dress codes.

The designer expressed that this assembly reflects the variety of design principles I’ve cultivated over a decade at Balenciaga, as well as my explorations in fashion. It blends items from 35 distinct collections with new pieces and garments from my own wardrobe. This amalgamation showcases the shapes, forms, and attitudes that have shaped my perspective and challenged the modern wardrobe, exploring what people wear, how they style it, and the delicate boundary between luxury and fashion.

Helly Hansen Acquired by Lee and Wrangler Parent for $900 Million USD

On Monday morning, Kontoor Brands, which owns classic denim labels like Lee and Wrangler, officially completed its previously mentioned agreement to buy Helly Hansen, a brand specializing in performance outdoor gear, for $900 million USD. This move is part of the larger apparel industry trend where key players are trying to capitalize on the growth of the market for outdoor and performance clothing. Since Kontoor’s main income comes from its small collection of heritage lifestyle labels, this acquisition is particularly significant for them. According to Kontoor, Helly Hansen is expected to significantly increase the company’s revenue, earnings per share, and cash flow starting in fiscal 2025. As reported by Ecotextile News, Helly Hansen is projected to bring in around $680 million USD in annual revenue and $80 million USD in adjusted EBITDA for the entire year 2025.

Matthew M. Williams To Debut New Namesake Clothing Brand

Matthew Williams is set to introduce his self-titled fashion brand during Paris Men’s Fashion Week, marking a new chapter beyond 1017 ALYX 9SM and his time at Givenchy. Known for blending utilitarian elements, industrial aesthetics, and refined minimalism in his designs, the specific direction of his debut collection remains undisclosed. The independent fashion project will be presented at the Seiya Nakamura showroom in Paris, with both men’s and women’s collections anticipated to embody Williams’ product-focused approach. Alongside Williams’ collection, the Seiya Nakamura showroom will feature works by Craig Green, Taiga Takahashi, Arpa Studio, Amomento, Song for the Mute, Khoki, and Edward Cuming.

Here Are the 2025 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Finalists

On Tuesday, the CFDA and Vogue announced the ten contenders for the 2025 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, a prize designed to support the emergence of the next wave of American fashion designers. The shortlisted designers for 2025 are Ashlynn Park from Ashlynn, Julian Louie from Aubero, Bach Mai, Bernard James, Ashley Moubayed from Don’t Let Disco, Gabe Gordon and Thomthy Gibbons from Gabe Gordon, Stephanie Suberville from Heirlome, Jamie Okuma, Meruert Tolegen, and Peter Do. In 2025, the program will grant one winner a $300,000 USD cash prize, two runners-up with $100,000 USD each, and provide all finalists with valuable business mentorship opportunities.

For the works of the previously mentioned designers, the 2023 Judging Panel – comprising Anna Wintour (Vogue), Mark Holgate, Nicole Phelps, Eva Chen (Instagram), Aurora James (Fifteen Percent Pledge), Paloma Elsesser (model), Rickie De Sole (Nordstrom), Roopal Patel (Saks), Thom Browne (CFDA chairman), and Zac Posen (Gap) – will be responsible for evaluation. The winner of this competition is expected to be unveiled on November 18.

Eric Emanuel Marks a New Chapter With First Seasonal Collection

Eric Emanuel’s self-named sportswear label is starting a new chapter by debuting its first full seasonal collection. This collection, styled by Ian Bradley and photographed by Menelik Puryear, is showcased in a substantial lookbook that highlights Emanuel’s dynamic spirit and humor through casual styling and vivid colors suitable for summer. The label’s SS25 collection includes tailored essentials, colorful knits with intricate textures, retro sportswear, branded underwear, and more, further developing its sports-inspired aesthetic with a touch of playfulness in terms of color and texture.

Starting today, the Eric Emanuel SS25 Collection debuts featuring Summer Cableknit Shorts & Zip-Ups in Navy, Green, and Yellow, Oxford Shirting in Blue, Pink, and White, as well as Linen Track Pants in Brown/Blue, Green/Blue, and Ivory/Blue, all available at the brand’s online store. On June 6th, the collection will expand with the addition of Striped-Knit Shorts & Button-Downs.

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2025-06-06 23:56

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