Sarah Burton is the new creative director of Givenchy, the LVMH-owned fashion house announced on Monday. Burton, who will be responsible for the creative direction of all of the women’s and men’s collections effective immediately, called Givenchy “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,” she said in a statement. In September 2023, Burton became a free agent when Vogue Business reported that the Spring/Summer 2024 collection would be her last for Alexander McQueen, ending a 26-year run with the brand and 13 years as its creative director.
The show was an emotional send-off, full of tears and capped by a long-standing ovation that saw the closure of a deep relationship. Burton took over the creative director role after the passing of founder Lee Alexander McQueen in 2010 and helped grow the Kering brand’s sales to about €830 million as of 2022, according to industry estimates . Fashion has since waited patiently to see where she would land in her next act.
“Sarah Burton is an exceptional creative talent whose work I have passionately followed for many years,” Sidney Toledano, chairman of the Givenchy board, said in a statement. “Her unique vision and approach to fashion will be invaluable to this iconic maison, known for its audacity and haute couture. I am convinced that her creative leadership will contribute to the future success an.