Sarah Burton
February 13, 2012
When Sarah Burton was named Creative Director of Alexander McQueen two years ago, it was under the most tragic of circumstances. But Burton has more than risen to the challenge, introducing her own voice, a softer femininity, and a fragile vulnerability into the collections while remaining true to the dark beauty that was at the heart of McQueen’s vision. With three critically acclaimed showings, an exhibition at the Met that broke attendance records, and the royal wedding dress of the century under her belt, what’s next for the House of McQueen—and the woman who finds herself custodian of its legacy?