At the wedding of Princess Kate and Prince William in April 2011, one of the most exciting questions was: Who will design the wedding dress? Kate provided the answer on the day of the wedding when she appeared in front of Westminster Abbey in a lace gown from the label Alexander McQueen. The princess designed the dress together with fashion designer Sarah Burton. “It’s made specifically for her and contains a lot of her personality,” Burton said at the time.
In the years that followed, the women continued to work together. Alexander McQueen became one of Princess Kate’s favorite labels. The elegant, classic creations characterized many of her public appearances. It has now been announced that Sarah Burton is leaving the Alexander McQueen label after 26 years. The upcoming presentation at Paris Fashion Week will be her last.
Sarah Burton took over the label after Alexander McQueen’s suicide
Burton did an internship at Alexander McQueen while she was studying at London’s Central Saint Martins design school. After graduating, she was hired and was initially responsible for the women’s collection. In 2010, the suicide of company founder Alexander McQueen shocked the fashion world. Burton then took over the position of creative director and successfully continued to run the brand.
“I am so proud of everything I have done and of my incredible team at Alexander McQueen. I look forward to the future and my next chapter and will always carry this precious time with me,” Burton said in a statement Farewell. With Princess Kate’s wedding dress she created a piece of fashion history.
Source: Stern
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