Riccardo Tisci is leaving Givenchy after a twelve-year tenure.
The French fashion house confirmed the news to WWD stating that Tisci's final collections for the brand were January's autumn/winter 2017 menswear and autumn/winter 2017 couture.
In a statement, Bernard Arnault, chairman and chief executive officer of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton - Givenchy’s parent company - said: “The chapter Riccardo Tisci has written with the house of Givenchy over the last 12 years represents an incredible vision to sustain its continuous success, and I would like to warmly thank him for his core contribution to the house’s development.”
The designer himself said of the move: “I have very special affection for the House of Givenchy and its beautiful teams. I want to thank the LVMH group and Monsieur Bernard Arnault for giving me the platform to express my creativity over the years. I now wish to focus on my personal interests and passions.” The departure was said to be amicable.
The fashion musical chairs continues and rumours are now rife that Tisci is in discussions with Versace.
Tisci dressed Kim Kardashian for her wedding in 2015 in a stunning Givenchy Couture gown.
