What we’re adding to our Dior wishlist from Jonathan Anderson’s first Cruise collection

A year on from Jonathan Anderson’s debut as creative director of Dior, his vision is rapidly shaping what we wear. With Dior Cruise 2027, the award-winning designer builds on his signature ease while shifting the mood toward something more cinematic.

This season, he turns to Hollywood’s master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock, as a guiding reference point, folding noir tension and psychological drama into Dior’s evolving identity.

Staged at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), the show leans into a shadowy atmosphere that nods to Hitchcock’s visual language of unease and ambiguity. Whether you prefer the glossy suspense of To Catch a Thief or the voyeuristic tension of Rear Window, these are the pieces we can’t wait to “add to cart”.

Sequined Suits

With a glittering backdrop like Tinseltown, it’s no surprise that Anderson brings a touch of shine to his world. Here, precise tailoring is taken up a notch with micro-paillettes, creating a wave of sparkle fit for Hollywood.

Rockstar Leathers 

While denim is quickly forming the backbone of Dior menswear, we’d never say no to a little leather play. Cut in a relaxed-fit, consider it a modern take on Lenny Kravitz’s signature ’90s style.

Distressed Denim

The Hitchcockian film noir influence ran as a subtle thread through the collection, with distressed denim nodding to the slatted shadows of Venetian blinds. Suspenseful and voyeuristic, it took shape in a classic fit that

Chiaroscuro Coat

Undeniably, the showstopping menswear piece of the collection is a double-breasted overcoat that leans fully into intrigue. Contrast stripes are splayed across it, echoing the chiaroscuro lighting that made Alfred Hitchcock Hollywood’s master of suspense.