The British designer Sarah Burton stuck to black and white during her debut as the main designer at Givenchy last Friday during Paris Fashion Week. She put inspiration from the origin of the fashion house in the 1950s.
Burton, who was appointed in September last year, presented her collection with models in the historic offices of the brand in the prosperous eighth district of the French capital. “To move forward, you have to go back to the beginning,” she was quoted in the notes at the show.
The autumn/winter 2025 collection consisted of overray and jackets with sculptural silhouettes that combined the elegance of the 1950s with a modern oversized style. The predominantly gray, black and white series included tweed jackets and tutu-like skirts, as well as flashes of lively yellow, a color that, according to trend watchers, is gaining popularity.
Burton, a sober 51-year-old from Northern England, made a name for himself as creative director at Alexander McQueen in London, after taking the helm after the death of the founder in 2010. “Givenchy has a beautiful history,” she told Vogue in a profile article about her decision to cross the canal last month and take a job at the LVMH-Onder. “It appeals to me because it is a smaller house, and it is in Paris.” She is one of the many recent changes at large fashion houses.
Other labels that either act or are looking for new talent include Chanel, Tom Ford, Dries van Noten, Dior Menswear, Bottega Veneta, Celine, Martin Margiela and Gucci. There are also rumors that Maria Grazia Chiuri, creative director women’s fashion at Dior, is about to leave.
