RICCARDO TISCI news and archive

Riccardo Tisci to be first guest editor and creative director of Boy.Brother.Friend

Riccardo Tisci, the former creative director of Givenchy and Burberry, will be the first guest editor and creative director of Boy.Brother.Friend, a publication exploring African and African diaspora identities through art, fashion, and theory. The forthcoming Issue 8, themed "Faith," will examine contemporary belief systems, including trust,...

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Riccardo Tisci signs with United Talent Agency

When Burberry’s former creative director Riccardo Tisci announced his shock departure from the brand last year, it was unclear as to what his next steps were, leaving many to speculate whether he would be moving on to another brand or moving away from the industry as a whole. Tisci’s presence, however, started to reemerge following the split in...

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Burberry’s new hire raises expectations and its stock

Burberry’s share price was bolstered on the announcement British designer Daniel Lee was appointed its new creative director. Shares rose 4.4 percent by midday trading on Wednesday. Mr Lee, who steps into the role next Monday, will have the task of rejuvenating the heritage and quintessential Britishness that was sideswept under the tenure of...

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Burberry names Daniel Lee as new chief creative officer

Following months of speculation, Burberry has confirmed that Riccardo Tisci is out as chief creative officer, and British designer Daniel Lee, who helped to revive Bottega Veneta is in. In a statement, Burberry said that Lee will join the heritage brand on October 3. He will be based at Burberry’s headquarters in London and report to the company...

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Is Riccardo Tisci exiting Burberry?

When Daniel Lee abruptly exited Bottega Veneta last November, there was speculation he could return to work alongside Phoebe Philo at her new namesake brand and studio, which is partially owned by LVMH. Both Lee and Philo have remained schtum over any collaboration, but with a likely one year non-compete clause finishing, Lee may now be open to...

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Burberry shows AW22 collection in London

After a two year hiatus from the catwalk, Burberry is back, with a live catwalk show held in Westminster's Central hall in London and organised away from international fashion weeks. Creative Director Riccardo Tisci showed both men’s and womenswear, both on his own terms and on the brand’s own schedule. The collection was unveiled in a vast...

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Burberry unveils ‘Friends and Family’ creative series for pre-collections

Burberry is re-thinking its pre-collection format with the launch of a new creative series, ‘Friends and Family,’ where chief creative officer Riccardo Tisci partners with “inspiring creatives from unexpected backgrounds” for each pre-collection. The first collaboration for its pre-autumn/winter 2022 collection is with model Lea T, a friend of...

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Burberry highlights Olympia bag with celebrity campaign

Burberry is placing a spotlight on its Olympia bag, described as a signature for the house, with a new celebrity campaign starring KA twigs, Kendall and Shygirl. The Olympia bag, designed by Burberry’s chief creative officer Riccardo Tisci, has a crescent curve that moulds closely against the body, “an athletic aura told through its defined arc,...

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Burberry presents menswear-focused collection during LFW

Riccardo Tisci showcased his first menswear-focused collection for Burberry during London Fashion Week with a presentation from within its flagship on Regent Street store in London, reconfigured as a wandering terrain. The autumn/winter 2021 menswear collection “gently challenges and subtly reinvents traditions, inviting freedom of expression,”...

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Burberry debuts new Pocket Bag

2020 still has not stopped luxury fashion brands from entering the ring for who will have the It Bags of 2020. Burberry is coming in swinging with their new Pocket Bag. The British luxury label unveiled the campaign for the bag today. The campaign stars prominent fashion model Bella Hadid. The Pocket Bag is a new signature for the house designed...

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Burberry denies rumors of Riccardo Tisci departing

The designer musical chairs rumor mill has been swirling regarding Riccardo Tisci's creative director position at Burberry. However, Burberry has confirmed that Riccardo Tisci will not be leaving the brand. The news was reported by The Financial Times. So far, the label's shares have declined 40 percent in 2020 and employees are expecting...

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Burberry AW20/21 womenswear show in London

London Fashion Week continues with one of the UK's biggest local brands Burberry presenting its womenswear offering on the catwalks. Streamed live on Burberry's YouTube channel, the runway show designed by Burberry newcomer Riccardo Tisci is hosted in a dark train station accompanied by live piano players. The collection consists of signature...