The new creative director of the British fashion house Alexander McQueen is the Sean McGirr, as confirmed by the house. Seán McGirr will present his first collection during it Paris Fashion Weekon March.
McGirr was announced as Alexander McQueen’s new chief designer in October 2023, replacing Sarah Burton, who stepped down from the role after 26 years with the house. Ireland’s McGirr was born in Dublin and graduated from Central Saint Martins School of Fashion in London, earning an MA in Fashion in 2014 under the late Professor Louise Wilson.
Before joining Alexander McQueen, McGirr was head of the ready-to-wear line at JW Anderson and has previously had roles in Dries Van Noten, Uniqlo, Burberry and to Vogue Men Japan. When McGirr was announced as creative director, Alexander McQueen chief executive Gianfilippo Testa said that with his “experience, personality and creative energy” he would bring a “strong creative language at Alexander McQueen, while building on his unique heritage».
The Alexander McQueen fashion show, one of the most anticipated of the season, will take place on March 2 and will feature his first womenswear and menswear collections for Fall/Winter 2024.