His appointment as creative director of both women’s and men’s wear may mark not just a changing of the guard, but a shift in the paradigm.

In a historic move, LVMH named Jonathan Anderson as creative director of Dior for womenswear, menswear and couture, making him the first designer to unite all sides of the brand since Christian Dior himself.

Designer Jonathan Anderson is the first person to head both the men's and women's collections at the French fashion house.