The end of an era at Alexander McQueen: Sarah Burton's legacy at a glance

After 26 years, Sarah Burton will leave British luxury fashion house Alexander McQueen. When the former McQueen intern took the helm of the brand in 2010 following the death of the eponymous designer, she faced an almost insurmountable challenge. Succeeding a designer as beloved and glorified as Lee Alexander McQueen is no easy feat - and yet there was a consensus within the atelier that Burton was the only one fit for the job, according to the magazine 'The Cut'. The years to come would confirm just that, as few designers would have taken on the responsibility with more finesse, skill, and pride than Burton has.