For its Summer 2026 collection, Dior—under the artistic direction of Jonathan Anderson—reimagines the codes of the House by quietly decoding its history within a velvet-lined space inspired by Berlin’s Gemäldegalerie. Here, simplicity and elegance are elevated through the quiet genius of Jean Siméon Chardin’s still lifes, echoing Dior’s embrace of empathy over spectacle. The collection reconstructs timeless silhouettes like the Bar jacket and tailcoat with Donegal tweeds and regimental ties, while playfully reworking archival motifs and rococo flourishes in embroidered roses and Diorette charms. Literary references are woven into accessories such as the Dior Book Tote, adorned with covers of *Les Fleurs du Mal* and *In Cold Blood*, and a Dracula-inspired crossbody. Artist Sheila Hicks lends the Lady Dior an organic texture with linen ponytails, evoking a handcrafted intimacy. Ultimately, the collection becomes an ode to youthful spontaneity and aristocratic play—where dressing up transforms into a poetic act of self-invention and timeless style.