Shortly afterwards, in February 2005, he was made creative director at Givenchy, replacing Julien Macdonald. "I am delighted to join Givenchy and very proud to be able to bring my vision to this prestigious French haute couture house, whose history inspires me," said Tisci at the time. Since Hubert Givenchy retired in 1995, there have been numerous successors - John Galliano in January 1996, followed by Alexander McQueen in October 1996 - and then Julien Macdonald in March 2001