Jonathan Anderson’s second chapter at Dior Men is all about refinement over reinvention. The Pre-Fall 2026 collection returns to the world he established in his debut: embroidered frock coats, flared “Delft” cargo shorts, and re-cut Bar jackets now forming the core language of his tenure. Anderson calls it “compounding references”, and the lookbook embraces that idea by building on motifs rather than chasing novelty.

Shot inside a historic Ile Saint-Louis residence once home to Baudelaire, the collection sits in a space that feels opulent yet modern. Within this setting, Anderson balances everyday essentials, gray flannel trousers, softened chinos, crisp poplin shirts, and a polished Harrington jacket – with fashion-forward pieces designed for true devotees. The ballooning Delft shorts return in new versions, printed with rosebud calico or medieval-style shields inspired by a Caravaggio exhibition that sparked the season’s graphic direction.

Accessories add Anderson’s signature playfulness: gilt medallion buckles and pins shaped like rabbits and shrimp crafted from thimbles and machine parts – a nod to craft with humor woven in. Even the simplest jersey pieces have been elevated to the highest-quality workshops, revealing the designer’s commitment to longevity.

Instead of escalating theatrics, Anderson uses Pre-Fall 2026 to strengthen Dior’s new menswear vocabulary. It’s a chapter defined by restraint, clarity, and an assured step toward the long-term identity he is building for the house.