Alexander McQueen has announced that creative director Seán McGirr is leaving the fashion house after three years with the brand.
Key facts
- •Seán McGirr served as creative director at Alexander McQueen for three years.
- •McGirr’s final collection for the brand was presented in September 2026 for the Spring 2027 season.
- •The house plans to announce a new creative director in the near future.
- •Alexander McQueen has officially committed to hosting its runway shows in London moving forward.
- •McGirr previously held the position of head of ready-to-wear at JW Anderson before joining McQueen.
Alexander McQueen announced on Thursday that Seán McGirr is stepping down from his position as creative director. The Dublin-born designer, who succeeded Sarah Burton in 2023, presented his final collection for the Kering-owned label during Paris Fashion Week in September 2026. The house stated that it will announce its new creative leadership soon.
Tenure and Creative Vision
Seán McGirr was appointed to lead Alexander McQueen in October 2023, bringing experience from previous roles at JW Anderson, Dries Van Noten, Uniqlo, and Burberry. During his tenure, McGirr aimed to balance the house's history of tailoring and romanticism with a younger, punk-inspired aesthetic. His debut collection, presented in a warehouse space, featured items such as exaggerated neck knits and shearling jackets, while his subsequent show at the École des Beaux-Arts was noted for being more cohesive.
Leadership Statements and Future Direction
Gianfranco D’Attis, president and CEO of Alexander McQueen, thanked McGirr for his dedication and for helping the brand reconnect with London’s creative energy. Kering CEO Luca de Meo stated that the company intends to establish a bold new direction for the house, focusing on its heritage of tailoring and rebellion. The brand has committed to showing its future collections in London, where it relocated its shows for the spring/summer 2027 season.
Timeline
- October 2023Seán McGirr was appointed as the creative director of Alexander McQueen.
- September 2026McGirr presented his final collection for the brand during Paris Fashion Week.
- ThursdayAlexander McQueen officially announced that Seán McGirr is leaving his position.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Fashionista, Vogue UK.
