Burberry Taps Riccardo Tisci as New Designer

From ELLE

After months of speculation regarding where Riccardo Tisci would land after leaving his creative director position at Givenchy, it's finally been announced: Burberry has tapped the designer as its new chief creative officer, reports Business of Fashion.

"I am honored and delighted to be joining Burberry as its new Chief Creative Officer and reuniting with Marco Gobbetti," said Tisci in a statement obtained by BOF. "I have an enormous respect for Burberry's British heritage and global appeal and I am excited about the potential of this exceptional brand."

Added Marco Gobbetti, "I am delighted that Riccardo is joining Burberry as Chief Creative Officer. Riccardo is one of the most talented designers of our time. His designs have an elegance that is contemporary and his skill in blending streetwear with high fashion is highly relevant to today's luxury consumer. Riccardo's creative vision will reinforce the ambitions we have for Burberry and position the brand firmly in luxury."

Tisci starts at the historic fashion house March 12, 2018.

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