Which designer became Givenchy’s chief designer in 1996 after Hubert de Givenchy retired?

Alexander McQueen became Givenchy’s chief designer in 1996 after Hubert de Givenchy retired.

McQueen took over the creative direction of the French couture house after establishing a reputation for sharply tailored, theatrical collections in London. His appointment placed a provocative young British designer in charge of a historic Parisian label founded by Hubert de Givenchy.

His Givenchy period lasted from 1996 to 2001. Although the relationship was sometimes difficult, the role gave McQueen experience with couture traditions and the global scale of a major luxury house. He continued developing his own label during this period.

McQueen is sometimes confused with John Galliano, who also became a major British designer in Paris during the same era. McQueen’s later career included his influential work at his own company and as creative director of Gucci Group-owned labels, but his Givenchy appointment came first.