In an Instagram post, the designer announced:

‘I am honoured and delighted to be joining Burberry as its new Chief Creative Officer and reuniting with Marco Gobbetti. I have an enormous respect for Burberry’s British heritage ad global appeal and I am excited about the potential of this exceptional brand”

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Riccardo bid a heartfelt goodbye toat the beginning of February and on the official Instagram account, the label posted:

“Riccardo Tisci’s vision that led to a very successful twelve-year partnership. We warmly thank him for his outstanding contribution to our beautiful ongoing story ❤”

This is an exciting new chapter for Riccardo and Burberry both and we cannot wait to see what the partnership produces.

Congratulations!