A one-sentence statement served as the notice that Mr. Anderson, who reimagined LVMH’s Loewe brand, would lead men’s wear design at Dior.

There had been much speculation that Jonathan Anderson, renowned for his creative flights of fancy, might take over both Dior's men's and women's collections, which some observers had seen as needing fresh impetus.

Following Thursday’s announcement, industry insiders weigh in on what to expect from Anderson’s tenure at Dior Men, from playful heritage reinterpretations to left-field world-building.