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Clare Waight Keller

Creative Director, Uniqlo

She began her design career at Calvin Klein and Gucci before reimagining Chloé and moving on to Givenchy, where she served as artistic director.

Clare Waight Keller
Retail

Decoding Richemont's Lancel Divestment

What does the potential sale of Lancel say about the Swiss conglomerate’s fashion strategy?

Retail

Decoding Richemont's Lancel Divestment

What does the potential sale of Lancel say about the Swiss conglomerate’s fashion strategy?


News & Analysis

Hubert de Givenchy Has Died at 91

The French designer famously associated with actress Audrey Hepburn passed away on Saturday.

News & Analysis

Hubert de Givenchy Has Died at 91

The French designer famously associated with actress Audrey Hepburn passed away on Saturday.


Fashion Week

In Paris, Young Talents Rally Against Uncertainty

This season, designers from around the globe placed their best bets on Paris as the ultimate showcase and marketplace to transform their creations into commerce.

Fashion Week

In Paris, Young Talents Rally Against Uncertainty

This season, designers from around the globe placed their best bets on Paris as the ultimate showcase and marketplace to transform their creations into commerce.


Luxury

Inside Givenchy's Ambitions to Become a Global Megabrand

Chief executive Philippe Fortunato and artistic director Clare Waight Keller break down their plans to grow the French couture house into one of the world’s largest luxury brands.

Luxury

Inside Givenchy's Ambitions to Become a Global Megabrand

Chief executive Philippe Fortunato and artistic director Clare Waight Keller break down their plans to grow the French couture house into one of the world’s largest luxury brands.


Fashion Week

In Pursuit of Sensual Transport at Givenchy​

Clare Waight Keller was fascinated by the interplay of brutalism and glamour in a collection that demonstrates she is remaking the house at a rate of knots.

Fashion Week

In Pursuit of Sensual Transport at Givenchy​

Clare Waight Keller was fascinated by the interplay of brutalism and glamour in a collection that demonstrates she is remaking the house at a rate of knots.


Workplace & Talent

Why Burberry Chose Riccardo Tisci

The former Givenchy creative director will succeed Christopher Bailey.

Workplace & Talent

Why Burberry Chose Riccardo Tisci

The former Givenchy creative director will succeed Christopher Bailey.


Fashion Week

Can Couture Be Modern?

The Paris Couture week that just closed was a bumpy ride with an uplifting finale, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

Can Couture Be Modern?

The Paris Couture week that just closed was a bumpy ride with an uplifting finale, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


Fashion Week

Givenchy Turns a Page

Clare Waight Keller's surprisingly intense and structured collection honoured her predecessors in the job while revealing her own enthusiastic explorations.  

Fashion Week

Givenchy Turns a Page

Clare Waight Keller's surprisingly intense and structured collection honoured her predecessors in the job while revealing her own enthusiastic explorations.  


News & Analysis

Clare Waight Keller Decodes Her First Proper Givenchy Campaign

Givenchy's latest ad campaign offers a few clues on how the brand’s first female artistic director plans to make a statement of her own.

News & Analysis

Clare Waight Keller Decodes Her First Proper Givenchy Campaign

Givenchy's latest ad campaign offers a few clues on how the brand’s first female artistic director plans to make a statement of her own.


Luxury

Phoebe Philo Said to Be Exiting Céline

According to multiple sources, LVMH is interviewing designers to replace Céline creative director Phoebe Philo, though the company denies her departure is imminent.

Luxury

Phoebe Philo Said to Be Exiting Céline

According to multiple sources, LVMH is interviewing designers to replace Céline creative director Phoebe Philo, though the company denies her departure is imminent.


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