Givenchy Hires Its First Female Creative Director

Givenchy has at last replaced its former creative director Riccardo Tisci with Chloe mastermind Clare Waight Keller. The designer will be Givenchy's first female creative director and is scheduled to begin May 2, marking the end of her 6-year tenure at Chloe.

Keller will be responsible for both men's and women's ready-to-wear for the brand, as well as all accessories and couture shows.

Givenchy chief executive officer Philippe Fortunato told WWD, "She has this great ability to break the rules and innovate without making a revolution. Her very focused approach will help the brand in building the ongoing momentum we have--and taking it to the next level."

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Keller and Givenchy both took to Instagram to announce the big news:

2017. CLARE WAIGHT KELLER. NEW ARTISTIC DIRECTOR. SHOT BY STEVEN MEISEL.

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The journey begins

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