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Waight Keller takes over in May from star designer Ricardo
Tisci, who left in January after 12 years in the role, and joins
a growing list of British designers for Givenchy, such as John
Galliano, Alexander McQueen and Julien Macdonald.
Givenchy, owned by luxury group LVMH, first announced the news
in a post on its Instagram account and said Waight Keller will
oversee all product lines, including women's and men's
ready-to-wear, accessories and haute couture.
"I am very happy to have Clare Waight Keller join the LVMH
group," Bernard Arnault, the chairman and CEO of LVMH, said in
the statement. "I believe her widespread expertise and vision
will allow Givenchy to enter the next phase of its unique path."
Waight Keller joins Givenchy after six years as creative
director of Richemont's fashion house Chloe, which she joined
from Pringle of Scotland in 2011. A knitwear specialist, Waight
Keller brought a feminine, bohemian style to Chloe.
Italian designer Tisci revitalized Givenchy with a dark, edgy
vibe and there was widespread speculation when his departure was
announced in February that he would join Versace.
Over the past 12 months, a string of star designers have left
top fashion houses Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent,
Valentino, Lanvin and most recently Chloe.
(Editing by David Clarke)
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