The Princess of Wales‘s wedding dress designer is leaving Alexander McQueen after more than twenty years.
Sarah Burton became creative director of the fashion house in 2010 after first joining the company in 1996.
The brand praised her “exceptional vision and creativity” as it confirmed the spring/summer 2024 show in Paris on September 30 would be her last.
Ms Burton said: “I am so proud of everything I have done and my incredible team at Alexander McQueen. I look forward to the future and my next chapter and will always carry this precious time with me.’ Her departure has led to speculation that she might set up her own label.
She created an intricate ivory wedding gown with an 8-foot train that Kate wore in 2011 – and Ms Burton became one of the Princess’s favorite designers.
Sarah Burton, the woman who designed Princess Kate’s wedding dress in 2011, leaves Alexander McQueen after more than twenty years
She dressed for Harry and Meghan’s wedding and in June this year, Kate looked radiant in a red McQueen dress at Royal Ascot.
In addition to Princess Kate’s outfits for special occasions, she has also favored the British fashion house for stylish, chic looks during royal engagements – and even family outings.
One of the royal family’s most stylish looks, her stunning white suit with sharp tailored lines, was designed by McQueen.
Here, FEMAIL takes a look at the Princess of Wales’s best McQueen looks over the years…
The Princess of Wales is known to favor designs from the British fashion house, including this stunning scarlet number she wore earlier this summer while attending Royal Ascot
Princess Kate has worn this white, asymmetrical Greek-style dress from McQueen twice and recycled it for this year’s BAFTAs
During an official visit to Bletchley Park in June 2014, the princess opted for a white and navy blue McQueen dress with military-style detailing.
The Princess of Wales opted for a lace wedding dress from Alexander McQueen when she tied the knot with Prince William at Westminster Abbey in 2011.
One of Kate’s most beloved Alexander McQueen pieces is her white suit with sharp tailoring (pictured at the Commonwealth Games with Princess Charlotte in 2022)
Kate relied on her favorite designer to create her chic power outfit when she launched her Shaping Us campaign in late January
In May this year, the princess stepped out in a baby pink Alexander McQueen suit with a fitted jacket and cigarette-style trousers to attend an event in London.