The handmade organza bouquet on one of these Dior Bow sling backs gives the impression of traipsing through a flowerbed.

Hollywood has always understood the power of an accessory. A great pair of sunglasses lends a little star power; a standout evening bag gives everyone something to talk about. For Dior’s Cruise 2027 collection, Jonathan Anderson draws on that evocative potential, delivering pieces guaranteed to steal the spotlight.

And isn’t that half the fun? Accessories are the icing on the cake, the chance to be a little more playful with what you wear. Even jeans and a T-shirt take on an entirely different attitude with a fabulous Dior bag or a pair of flower-covered heels. The outfit might be simple; the finishing touch can be spectacular.

Held within the grounds of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, against the backdrop of the new David Geffen Galleries, the show unfolded after sunset. Streetlamps and vintage convertibles brought a cinematic atmosphere to the setting, reflecting Anderson’s interest in both the real Los Angeles and the city we recognise from the screen.

His starting points connected Dior’s history with its surroundings. A spring/summer 1949 haute couture jacket worn by Marlene Dietrich in Alfred Hitchcock’s Stage Fright offered a link to Hollywood’s golden age. The Californian poppy introduced a more spontaneous beauty, its influence flowering across the collection. Together, these references gave Anderson room to explore glamour with both precision and playfulness.

That floral fascination is particularly seductive in the footwear. The Dior Viola slingbacks combine blush suede with intricately embroidered petals, bringing delicacy and dimension to a familiar silhouette. They invite the sort of close inspection usually reserved for jewellery, with each petal contributing to their charm.

The Dior Pétale slingbacks take a different approach: sculptural petals gently embrace the square toe, suggesting a blossom closing as evening falls. Elsewhere, generous yellow and white flowers transform shoes into miniature bouquets. How divine.

For evening, the archival-inspired Saddle Night bag delivers a concentrated dose of sparkle. Its shimmering finish gives the recognisable shape a fresh mood, recalling a night sky scattered with stars.

Across the collection, Anderson also introduces a sleeker interpretation of the Saddle, a bucket silhouette accented with a Dior Médaillon and a shoulder bag distinguished by its curved base. These shapes expand the possibilities beyond occasion dressing, bringing a little Dior glamour to everyday plans.

Whether you’re dressing for dinner or heading out in your favourite denim, there’s pleasure in a finishing touch that makes you feel fabulous. Consider these the cherry on top.

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