Sarah Burton, known to many as the designer behind Kate Middleton‘s wedding dress, has been announced as the new creative director of Givenchy – the design house behind Meghan Markle’s nuptial gown.
SARAH’S VAST EXPERIENCES
The 50-year-old artist worked as creative creator for Alexander McQueen for 26 years – she was its creative director for 13 of those years.
Sarah took over the role in 2010, following the death of its founder Lee Alexander McQueen.
According to Vogue Business, industry estimates suggest she helped grow the Kering brand’s sales to around €830 million by 2022.
Her last collection for the British design house came in Spring/Summer 2024, after which she became a free agent.
The event was described as emotional, featuring a standing ovation, and many tears.
Following her departure from McQueen, her next move was highly anticipated.
Last December, it was revealed that Matthew Williams would be stepping down from his role as Givenchy’s creative director. No successor was named.
In the meantime, he turned his attention back to to his brand 1017 Alyx 9SM.
Following Matthew’s three-year tender at LVMH-owned Givenchy, its studio team led the design process, while a new creative director was found.
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WHO IS THE NEW CREATIVE DIRECTOR FOR GIVENCHY?
Now it has been announced that Sarah Burton – who described Givenchy as a ‘jewell’ will be taking over, and will be responsible for all of the women’s and men’s collections.
Speaking about the role, which is effective immediately, Sarah said: ‘It is a great honour to be joining the beautiful house of Givenchy, it is a jewel.
‘I am so excited to be able to write the next chapter in the story of this iconic house and to bring to Givenchy my own vision, sensibility and beliefs.’
