Fashion designer Matthew Williams is leaving Givenchy after three years in the role, the French luxury brand has announced.
Givenchy did not name a successor, saying that the upcoming collections will be handled by the in-house team, AFP reported.
No reason was given for the separation, which takes effect on January 1.
Givenchy chief executive Renaud de Lesquen said Williams' "collections, resolutely creative and contemporary, have sparked a new dynamic and found their audience".
In his statement, Williams described his job as creative director as "the dream of a lifetime."
Having worked with the likes of Kanye West and Lady Gaga, the tattooed American designer brought an element of street cred to the legendary French brand.
But its parent group, LVMH, did not provide information on Givenchy's sales performance under Williams.
It noted the success of the U-Lock jacket and Voyou bag that year, but analysts said they failed to match the growth of other brands in the group such as Louis Vuitton and Celine.
In the fast-paced world of fashion, several high-end brands have changed creative directors this year, including Gucci, Chloe and Alexander McQueen. /BGNES
