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Riccardo Tisci Joins Burberry!
Riccardo Tisci is a man who loves women, growing up in a female-centric family in Italy. AOC loves Tisci and always has, and we're THRILLED that Tisci is headed to Burberry as its chief creative officer. Tisci will be responsible for all of the brand's women's and men's wear collections, accessories, store design and advertising/marketing campaigns, with his launch date March 12.
Tisci will replace Christopher Bailey, who left Burberry after 17 years during February's London Fashion Week.
“I am delighted that Riccardo is joining Burberry. He is one of the most talented designers of our time,” Marco Gobbetti, Burberry’s chief executive, said in a statement following the appointment. “His designs have an elegance that is contemporary and his skill in blending streetwear with high fashion is highly relevant to today’s luxury consumer. Riccardo’s creative vision will reinforce the ambitions we have for Burberry and position the brand firmly in luxury.”
