Daily TribuneFormer Alexander McQueen creative head steps into the top role at Givenchy, bringing her unique vision to the iconic French fashion house
L - Sarah Burton, new Givenchy Creative Director, R - Wedding gown Burton created for Kate Middleton while with Alexander McQueen.
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Burton adjusts Kate Middleton’s gown as she arrives with her father Michael Middleton at Westminster Abbey for her wedding.
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Sarah Burton, the British designer behind Kate Middleton's iconic wedding dress, has been appointed as the new creative director of Givenchy. The French luxury fashion house announced her appointment with immediate effect, marking a significant new chapter for both Burton and Givenchy. Burton will oversee both women’s and men’s collections at the brand.
“It is a great honor to be joining the beautiful house of Givenchy, it is a jewel," Burton shared in a statement. "I am so excited to write the next chapter in the story of this iconic house and bring to Givenchy my own vision, sensibility, and beliefs.”
Burton’s appointment follows her departure from Alexander McQueen in 2023, where she spent over two decades, including 13 years as its creative director. She succeeded the late Lee Alexander McQueen, cementing her legacy with avant-garde designs that merged artistic boldness with commercial appeal. Burton's tenure at McQueen was known for a perfect balance of cutting-edge fashion and historical craftsmanship, growing the brand’s international profile.
As one of the few women leading an LVMH-owned label, Burton's arrival at Givenchy signals a continued emphasis on traditional design and craftsmanship. Her first collection for the brand is expected to debut in March 2025 during Paris Fashion Week.
With a storied history of dressing fashion icons like Audrey Hepburn and more recently stars like Zendaya and Nicole Kidman, Givenchy is set to benefit from Burton’s visionary leadership as she follows in the footsteps of previous designers, including Riccardo Tisci and Matthew Williams.
