Mon Sep 09 14:27:25 UTC 2024: ## Sarah Burton, Designer of Kate Middleton’s Wedding Dress, Joins Givenchy as Creative Director
**London, UK** – In a move that has sent shockwaves through the fashion world, Sarah Burton, the designer behind the iconic Alexander McQueen wedding dress worn by the Princess of Wales, has joined rival fashion powerhouse Givenchy as creative director. Burton, who spent nearly 26 years at Alexander McQueen, most recently serving as its creative director, expressed her excitement and honor in joining the esteemed French fashion house.
“It is a great honor to be joining the beautiful house of Givenchy, it is a jewel,” Burton told The Guardian. “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.”
Burton’s departure from Alexander McQueen last year had sparked widespread speculation about her future. Her move to Givenchy is especially poignant, as Alexander McQueen himself held the position of creative director at the French house between 1996 and 2001.
This appointment marks a new chapter for Givenchy, a house known for its elegance and timeless designs. Burton is expected to present her first collection for the brand next March in Paris, a debut eagerly anticipated by the fashion industry.
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