Sarah Burton to Leave Alexander McQueen as Creative Director
Sarah Burton, the Creative Director of Alexander McQueen, is set to leave the iconic British fashion house. The designer has announced the end of their successful collaboration which spanned an impressive two decades. Sarah Burton took on the role of Creative Director in May of 2010 after working alongside the visionary Lee Alexander McQueen for over 14 years. The Spring/Summer '24 fashion show in Paris will mark the end of their partnership.
Alexander McQueen A/W ‘23 Runway. Image courtesy of Alexander McQueen
"I am so proud of everything I've done and of my incredible team at Alexander McQueen,” Sarah Burton said in a statement. “They are my family, and this has been my home for the past 26 years. I want to thank Francois-Henri Pinault for believing in me and offering me this amazing opportunity. Above all I want to thank Lee Alexander McQueen. He taught me so much and I am eternally grateful to him. I am looking forward to the future and my next chapter and will always carry this treasured time with me."
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Gianfilippo Testa, the CEO of Alexander McQueen, thanked Burton stating, "We would like to express our immense gratitude to Sarah for writing such an important chapter in the history of the Alexander McQueen House. Sarah's contribution over the past 26 years will leave an indelible mark."
François-Henri Pinault, Chairman & CEO of Kering, echoed this sentiment, saying, "I am immensely grateful to Sarah, and I want to personally thank her for her work over the past two decades, first alongside Lee Alexander McQueen, where her role was instrumental to his success, and then as the Creative Director since 2010. Through her own experience, sensitivity and talent, Sarah continued to evolve the artistic expression of this iconic House. She kept and continued Lee’s heritage, attention to detail and unique vision, while adding her own personal, highly creative touch."
Alexander McQueen A/W ‘23 Runway. Image courtesy of Alexander McQueen
Article by Taylor Houston, Assistant Fashion & Beauty Editor, PhotoBook Magazine
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