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Sarah Burton makes Givenchy debut in Paris
In Pictures Givenchy FW25 Credits: Launchmetrics British designer Sarah Burton stuck to black and white debuting as chief designer at Givenchy on Friday during Paris Fashion Week, going back to the fashion label's 1950s origins for inspiration. Burton, who was appointed in September last year, sent out models in the historic offices of the brand in the wealthy eighth district of the French capital. "To go forward, you have to go back to the beginning," she was quoted as saying in notes accompanying the show. The Fall/Winter 2025 collection featured overcoats and jackets with sculptural silhouettes that mixed 1950s elegance with modern oversized style. The mostly grey, black and white series included tweed coats and tutu-style skirts, as well as flashes of vibrant yellow which style watchers say is an emerging trend. Burton, a down-to-earth 51-year-old from northern England, made her name as creative director at Alexander McQueen in London after taking over following the death of its founder in 2010. "Givenchy has a very beautiful history," she told Vogue in a profile last month of her decision to cross the Channel and take a job at the LVMH-owned label. "It appeals to me because it's a small house, and it's in Paris." She is one of a number of recent changes at major brands. Other labels that are either bedding in new designers or looking for fresh talent include Chanel, Tom Ford, Dries Van Noten, Dior menswear, Bottega Veneta, Celine, Martin Margiela and Gucci. Dior womenswear creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri is also widely rumoured to be on her way out. The luxury clothing market is struggling with slackening demand, most significantly in China, but also in developed markets where inflation and economic uncertainty have taken a toll. (AFP) Givenchy FW25 Credits: Launchmetrics Givenchy FW25 Credits: Launchmetrics Givenchy FW25 Credits: Launchmetrics Givenchy FW25 Credits: Launchmetrics Givenchy FW25 Credits: Launchmetrics Givenchy FW25 Credits: Launchmetrics Givenchy FW25 Credits: Launchmetrics Givenchy FW25 Credits: Launchmetrics
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British designer Sarah Burton stuck to black and white debuting as chief designer at Givenchy on Friday during Paris Fashion Week, going back to the fashion label's 1950s origins for inspiration.
Burton, who was appointed in September last year, sent out models in the historic offices of the brand in the wealthy eighth district of the French capital.
"To go forward, you have to go back to the beginning," she was quoted as saying in notes accompanying the show.
The Fall/Winter 2025 collection featured overcoats and jackets with sculptural silhouettes that mixed 1950s elegance with modern oversized style. The mostly grey, black and white series included tweed coats and tutu-style skirts, as well as flashes of vibrant yellow which style watchers say is an emerging trend.
Burton, a down-to-earth 51-year-old from northern England, made her name as creative director at Alexander McQueen in London after taking over following the death of its founder in 2010.
"Givenchy has a very beautiful history," she told Vogue in a profile last month of her decision to cross the Channel and take a job at the LVMH-owned label. "It appeals to me because it's a small house, and it's in Paris." She is one of a number of recent changes at major brands.
Other labels that are either bedding in new designers or looking for fresh talent include Chanel, Tom Ford, Dries Van Noten, Dior menswear, Bottega Veneta, Celine, Martin Margiela and Gucci.
Dior womenswear creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri is also widely rumoured to be on her way out.
The luxury clothing market is struggling with slackening demand, most
significantly in China, but also in developed markets where inflation and
economic uncertainty have taken a toll. (AFP)
