Anya Taylor-Joy is Dior's new global ambassador for fashion and make-up

Dior announced Monday that The Queen's Gambit star Anya Taylor-Joy will be their new global ambassador for fashion and make-up.

'Her latest role will see her celebrating the House's heritage,' the 75-year-old French luxury fashion house wrote on Instagram.

'She'll showcase the work of creative director of women's collections, Maria Grazia Chiuri, and of creative and image director of make-up, Peter Philips.'  

New gig! Dior announced Monday that The Queen's Gambit star Anya Taylor-Joy will be their new global ambassador for fashion and make-up (pictured June 17)

New gig! Dior announced Monday that The Queen's Gambit star Anya Taylor-Joy will be their new global ambassador for fashion and make-up (pictured June 17)

The 75-year-old French luxury fashion house wrote: 'Her latest role will see her celebrating the House's heritage and showcasing the work of creative director of women's collections, Maria Grazia Chiuri, and of creative and image director of make-up, Peter Philips'

The 75-year-old French luxury fashion house wrote: 'Her latest role will see her celebrating the House's heritage and showcasing the work of creative director of women's collections, Maria Grazia Chiuri, and of creative and image director of make-up, Peter Philips'

Spark Joy like Anya in a dress by Dior

Anya Taylor-Joy made a glamorous arrival to the Christian Dior presentation in Athens last week.

The Queen's Gambit star embraced the Grecian vibe with this glimmering maxi dress, which features dramatic cape panels at the back. We love the sheer skirt, plus it moves beautifully thanks to the pleats.

This whole look is perfect for a summer wedding or black tie event. Unfortunately this goddess gown isn't available to buy, but click (right) to check out the full Cruise '22 collection.

Or browse the edit below for an array of affordable lookalikes that will help you get the same look for less. Add some high heels and swept-up hair and you're good to go.

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The news came a month after the Miami-born, Argentine and English 25-year-old called her yellow and beige Emmy Awards gown her 'dream dress come true.'

'I am beyond proud to see a design of mine brought so beautifully to life by the exquisite craftsmanship of the house and the styling of my day 1 ride or die @paulburgo,' Anya - who also fronts Tiffany & Co. - gushed on September 20.

'My favourite dress I've worn and an evening I will never forget.'

Taylor-Joy looked like the embodiment of Barbie in a pink Dior creation at the Venice International Film Festival premiere of Last Night In Soho on September 4.   

'My favourite dress I've worn!' The news came a month after the Miami-born, Argentine and English 25-year-old called her yellow and beige Emmy Awards gown her 'dream dress come true' (pictured September 19)

'My favourite dress I've worn!' The news came a month after the Miami-born, Argentine and English 25-year-old called her yellow and beige Emmy Awards gown her 'dream dress come true' (pictured September 19)

The new Princess Peach! Anya looked like the embodiment of Barbie in a pink Dior creation at the Venice International Film Festival premiere of Last Night In Soho on September 4

The new Princess Peach! Anya looked like the embodiment of Barbie in a pink Dior creation at the Venice International Film Festival premiere of Last Night In Soho on September 4

'My floaty dress!' Taylor-Joy donned a Dior SS/20 draped and macramé-detailed tulle gown for the virtual 26th Critics' Choice Awards on March 7

'My floaty dress!' Taylor-Joy donned a Dior SS/20 draped and macramé-detailed tulle gown for the virtual 26th Critics' Choice Awards on March 7

'Dress of dreams!' The New Mutants star also repped Dior in a couture green lurex draped dress with matching belt and evening coat for the virtual 78th Golden Globe Awards on February 28

'Dress of dreams!' The New Mutants star also repped Dior in a couture green lurex draped dress with matching belt and evening coat for the virtual 78th Golden Globe Awards on February 28

The New Mutants star donned a Dior SS/20 draped and macramé-detailed tulle gown for the virtual 26th Critics' Choice Awards on March 7.

Anya also repped Dior in a couture green lurex draped dress with matching belt and evening coat for the virtual 78th Golden Globe Awards on February 28.

Taylor-Joy will next play London singer Sandie in Edgar Wright's 1966-set psychological horror film Last Night in Soho, which hits US/UK theaters this Friday.

The time-hopping flick - also starring Matt Smith, Thomasin McKenzie, Terence Stamp, and Diana Rigg - currently holds a 72% critic approval rating (out of 74 reviews) on Rotten Tomatoes.

Hitting US/UK theaters this Friday! Anya will next play London singer Sandie in Edgar Wright's 1966-set psychological horror film Last Night in Soho

Hitting US/UK theaters this Friday! Anya will next play London singer Sandie in Edgar Wright's 1966-set psychological horror film Last Night in Soho

Anya Taylor-Joy is Dior's new global ambassador for fashion and make-up

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