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She said even as an A-level student, his work was exceptional.
“I was a trainee teacher at the time – his work was amazing, so very creative.
“So it doesn’t surprise us at all that he has had the success that he has,” she said.
“Even then the whole flair and creativity of his work stood out – it was just way beyond anybody of that age group.”
Before his move to Dior, Anderson spent 11 years as creative director of Spanish luxury fashion house Loewe.
He stepped down from that role in March and the following month he confirmed he was to become the artistic director of Dior menswear.
Earlier this week, it was announced that he was the first designer to head both the women’s and men’s lines at the company.
