Jonathan Anderson’s Debut Designs Join Dior’s Storied Legacy in Paris Exhibition

At La Galerie Dior, a new exhibition features 150 creations alongside sketches, archival documents, photographs, and more, tracing back to the beginnings with Christian Dior

Mannequins display vibrant orange and red dior gowns in an elegant multi-tiered museum exhibit with classical art backdrop.
La Galerie Dior. Photo: © ADRIEN DIRAND

This month, La Galerie Dior debuted a new exhibition space that brings visitors on a fashionable journey from the very beginning with the designs of Christian Dior through to today, with Jonathan Anderson’s debut creations. Comprised of nearly 150 pieces, including original sketches, archival documents, and photographs, the exhibition is a testament to the fashion house’s storied legacy that counts Yves Saint Laurent, Maria Grazia Chiuri, Marc Bohan, and other formidable talents among its impressive alumnae.

Mannequins displaying elegant vintage Dior dresses with intricate patterns in a dimly lit fashion exhibit.
La Galerie Dior. Photo: © ADRIEN DIRAND
La Galerie Dior.
La Galerie Dior. Photo: © ADRIEN DIRAND

The experience unfolds across 13 rooms, where visitors take in details of everything from the iconic little black dress to essential accessories such as hats, handbags, and even perfumes. The permanent installation is on view each day aside from Tuesdays, when La Galerie Dior is closed.

Elegant dresses displayed in a floral-themed showroom with intricate white ceiling decor.
La Galerie Dior. Photo: © ADRIEN DIRAND
A display of elegant shoes, hats, bags, and decorative items on dark shelves, showcasing vintage fashion accessories.
La Galerie Dior. Photo: © ADRIEN DIRAND
A row of elegant, vintage dresses displayed on mannequins in a dimly lit fashion gallery setting.
La Galerie Dior. Photo: © ADRIEN DIRAND
Exhibit showcasing elegant vintage dresses on mannequins in a modern museum setting.
La Galerie Dior. Photo: © ADRIEN DIRAND
Fashion exhibit with mannequins in designer outfits against a backdrop of black-and-white portraits on red walls.
La Galerie Dior. Photo: © ADRIEN DIRAND
Fashion exhibit with perfume bottles displayed in sleek white shelves, pink floral dress in background, wall tapestry.
La Galerie Dior. Photo: © ADRIEN DIRAND
A display of mannequins dressed in colorful, patterned outfits on a tiered white platform in a modern setting.
La Galerie Dior. Photo: © ADRIEN DIRAND