Alexander McQueen announces departure of Creative Director Seán McGirr

Alexander McQueen announces departure of Creative Director Seán McGirr

Alexander McQueen has announced that Seán McGirr will be leaving his role as Creative Director of the House. Since joining Alexander McQueen in 2023, Seán has shaped a new chapter in the House’s creative story, bringing a distinctive vision while staying deeply connected to the spirit and legacy of its founder, Lee Alexander McQueen.

Luca de Meo, CEO of Kering, said: “I would like to thank Seán for his contribution and dedication to Alexander McQueen. Our ambition is to establish a bold new direction for the House, building on its unique heritage of exceptional tailoring, uncompromising creativity and rebellion to reaffirm its position as one of the most innovative and culturally relevant voices in luxury.”

Seán McGirr said: “My vision for Alexander McQueen was grounded in the interplay between raw, visceral, human beauty and the precision and rigor at the heart of the House. I am incredibly proud of the progressive energy we cultivated as a team, anchoring our creativity in contemporary culture, and seeing it resonate with the most forthright, expressive figures across art, music, cinema, and more. I leave with profound gratitude for the dedication of the studio and atelier, and craftspeople. I look forward to my next chapter and wish the House every success.”

The House will soon announce its new creative leadership.