Sarah Burton is Givenchy’s new creative director

The renowned designer has an impressive pedigree, and will present her first collection for Givenchy in March 2025

In a significant move that has the fashion world abuzz, Givenchy announced the appointment of Sarah Burton as its new creative director today, effective immediately. A renowned designer with an impressive pedigree, Burton will be responsible for steering the creative vision of Givenchy’s women’s and men’s collections.

“It is a great honour to be joining the beautiful house of Givenchy, it is a jewel,” said Burton in a press statement released today. She added that she was “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.”

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Burton’s journey to the top of the fashion industry has been marked by critical acclaim and prestigious accolades. Born in Macclesfield and educated in Manchester, she honed her skills at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London, graduating in 1997. She joined Alexander McQueen in 1996, and quickly rose through the ranks under the tutelage of the eponymous designer himself. In 2010, Burton was appointed creative director, a position she held until her departure in October 2023.

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