Dior Selects LACMA for Jonathan Anderson's Cruise Debut

The fashion house will showcase its new cruise collection at the museum's recently unveiled David Geffen Galleries.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:40pm

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An abstract close-up image of shimmering sequins, captured in dramatic studio lighting to evoke the glamour and luxury of a high-fashion runway show.Dior's upcoming cruise show at LACMA promises to bring a touch of high-fashion sparkle to the museum's new architectural centerpiece.Los Angeles Today

Dior has confirmed that it will present Jonathan Anderson's debut cruise collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) on May 13. The show will be staged against the backdrop of LACMA's new David Geffen Galleries, designed by Swiss architect Peter Zumthor, which is set to open to the public in early May.

Why it matters

Dior's choice of LACMA as the venue for this high-profile fashion event underscores the brand's ongoing alignment with architecture, culture, and the arts, as well as its long-standing relationship with Los Angeles and Hollywood. The decision also reflects a broader industry trend of luxury brands looking to the U.S. market as a source of growth following a global sales slowdown.

The details

Dior's cruise show at LACMA will be the first major event to take place in the museum's new David Geffen Galleries, Zumthor's first project in the United States. The fashion house has maintained close ties to Hollywood, regularly dressing prominent figures for major red carpet moments, including Academy Award wins by Jennifer Lawrence, Mikey Madison, and Michelle Yeoh. Dior's presentation will take place within a concentrated schedule of cruise events in the U.S., with Gucci and Louis Vuitton also set to unveil their cruise 2027 collections in New York later in May.

  • Dior's cruise show is scheduled for May 13, 2026.
  • The David Geffen Galleries at LACMA are set to open to the public in early May 2026.

The players

Dior

A French luxury fashion house and one of the oldest and most prestigious in the world, known for its close ties to Hollywood and the arts.

Jonathan Anderson

The creative director of Dior who will be debuting his first cruise collection for the brand at the LACMA event.

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

A renowned art museum in Los Angeles that is set to host Dior's cruise show, featuring the newly unveiled David Geffen Galleries designed by Swiss architect Peter Zumthor.

Peter Zumthor

A Swiss architect whose design of the David Geffen Galleries at LACMA marks his first project in the United States.

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The takeaway

Dior's decision to showcase Jonathan Anderson's debut cruise collection at the prestigious LACMA venue, set against the backdrop of the museum's new David Geffen Galleries, underscores the brand's deep ties to the arts, architecture, and Hollywood, as well as its strategic focus on the growing U.S. luxury market.