Riccardo Tisci Named Chief Creative Officer of Burberry, Celebs Offer Congrats!

Riccardo Tisci has an exciting new position lined up!

After the 43-year-old spent over a decade as the creative director at Givenchy, he will now become the chief creative officer at Burberry, effective on March 12.

“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 and global appeal and I am excited about the potential of this exceptional brand,” Riccardo said in a statement.

Irina Shayk congratulated him, writing, “The KING IS BACK …./ well he never left … 😂 congratulations.” Lily Aldridge also wrote, “So excited!!! @riccardotisci17 for @burberry ❤️❤️❤️ Congratulations.”