Alexander McQueen, the renowned fashion brand, has recently announced the appointment of Seán McGirr as its new creative director, succeeding Sarah Burton. The news was confirmed by luxury conglomerate Kering, which oversees Alexander McQueen.
Seán McGirr has an impressive track record in the fashion industry. Prior to joining Alexander McQueen, he held the position of head of ready-to-wear at JW Anderson, a brand under Kering’s rival company LVMH. McGirr started at JW Anderson in 2020, initially overseeing the men’s collections and later taking on the responsibilities of womenswear as well. Before joining JW Anderson, he worked as the women’s designer for Dries Van Noten in Antwerp. Additionally, he gained valuable experience at Uniqlo’s creative offices in Tokyo and Paris, where he collaborated on men’s collections under the guidance of Christophe Lemaire. McGirr kicked off his career by assisting at Burberry and Vogue Hommes Japan.
The CEO of Alexander McQueen, Gianfilippo Testa, expressed his excitement about welcoming McGirr as the brand’s new creative director. Testa believes that with McGirr’s experience, personality, and creative energy, he will bring a fresh and powerful creative language to the brand, while still paying homage to its unique heritage. François-Henri Pinault, the Chairman and CEO of Kering, also expressed his confidence in McGirr’s ability to lead Alexander McQueen into a successful new chapter.
Seán McGirr, originally from Dublin, is an Irish national and a graduate of London’s prestigious Central Saint Martins. In 2014, he earned a Master of Arts in Fashion from the institution. Unfortunately, McGirr did not provide a statement regarding his new role as creative director at Alexander McQueen in the release.
Useful links:
1. Alexander McQueen Official Website
2. Kering Official Website
