The perfect example of never give up on your dream is Matthew Williamson. Who is now named Givenchy’s new Artistic Director.

Clare Waight Keller who was the one behind Meghan Markle’s wedding dress steps down as an artistic director of The House of Givenchy.

In a statement she shared with WWD, Keller said, “Focusing on a world based on haute couture has been one of the highlights of my professional journey.” She contintued, “ I have shared so many incredible moments with the brilliant Givenchy ateliers and design teams. Your exceptional talent and dedication will forever remain in my memories. My heartfelt thanks go out to each of the unsung heroes and heroines behind the scenes, for their contribution from product to communications and retail, and every global team member, partner and supplier in between.”

Matthew Williams will be replacing Clare Waight Keller and this is what we’ve learned about him. He is only 35 years old and is a founder of the influential brand 1017 ALYX 9SM, minimalistic workwear. He was at some point a creative director of Lady Gaga and a collaborator with Kanye West.

Williams grew up in Pismo Beach, California and is a dropout of University of California, Santa Barbara after one semester or Art. He was rejected from Parsons but never gave up his dream. He became a regular at the city club where he met Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, aka Lady Gaga.