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Sarah Burton

Alexander McQueen · Givenchy

Sarah Jane Burton is an English fashion designer. She worked at the Alexander McQueen fashion house from 1997 through 2023, spending her last 13 years at the company as its creative director. She is currently the creative director of Givenchy. Burton designed the wedding dress of Catherine Middleton for her wedding to Prince William in 2011.

Houses & roles

Career milestones and recorded collection credits. Collection-year ranges identify seasons in our archive, not employment start and end dates. Roles at different houses can overlap.

YearsHouse & roleExplore at Sui Generis
2010–2024Alexander McQueenCredited collection seasonsCollection archive →Read the house guide →Collection source ↗
2025–2027GivenchyCredited collection seasonsCollection archive →Read the house guide →Collection source ↗
Sources & further reading

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