Riccardo Tisci is Taking Over Burberry

News just in: Burberry has announced that Givenchy’s Creative Director of ten years, Riccardo Tisci, will be succeeding Christopher Bailey as the brand’s Chief Creative Officer. According to a statement from the label, the designer will direct all of Burberry collections, presenting his first for the brand in September. “I am honoured and delighted to be joining Burberry as its new Chief Creative Officer and reuniting with Marco Gobbetti,” said Tisci. “I have an enormous respect for Burberry’s British heritage and global appeal and I am excited about the potential of this exceptional brand.” Congratulations, Riccardo!