Seán McGirr
Creative Director, Alexander McQueen
The Irish designer at the helm of Kering-owned McQueen has demonstrated a promising compatibility with the legacy of visionary founder Lee McQueen.
Seán McGirr is creative director of Alexander McQueen. Known for his innovative designs, McGirr has sought to reconnect McQueen with its edgy founding vision.
Born in Dublin, Ireland in 1988, McGirr’s passion for fashion led him to Central Saint Martins. McGirr went on to design roles at fashion houses including Dries Van Noten, Uniqlo, Burberry. As head of ready-to-wear at JW Anderson, he was instrumental in shaping the brand’s identity and expanding its global reach.
His debut collection for Alexander McQueen for Autumn/Winter 2024, presented at night in a former train storage space, was met with mixed responses: the setting evoked the gritty excitement of early McQueen shows; but the tailoring was called out by some critics as lacking the precision of the brand’s founder. Still, the collection showcased McGirr’s ambition to honour McQueen's legacy while exploring new creative directions.
Beyond the runway, McGirr's designs have been worn by high-profile celebrities, including Lana Del Rey at the Met Gala 2024.
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