Gianfilippo Testa, the CEO of Alexander McQueen, has named Seán McGirr as the brand’s creative director, citing McGirr’s background, character, and drive to expand on the brand’s distinctive history.
Alexander McQueen was a British fashion designer and couturier who founded his own label in 1992 and served as chief designer at Givenchy from 1996 to 2001.
He won four British Designer of the Year awards and the CFDA’s International Designer of the Year award in 2003. McQueen died by suicide in 2010 at the age of 40.
François-Henri Pinault, chairman and CEO of Kering, expressed trust in McGirr’s ability to carry on the brand’s journey with fresh creative vigour and excitement for starting a new chapter in the brand’s history.
The renowned fashion label Alexander McQueen has formally named Dublin-born Irish designer Seán McGirr as its new creative director.
In light of the devastating loss of the legendary Lee Alexander McQueen in 2010, Sarah Burton, who had been serving as the company’s creative director since 2010, has graciously ended her employment.
Following Sarah Burton’s farewell runway show and presentation in the alluring city of Paris this week, Kering, the parent company of Alexander McQueen, made the news of this pivotal event in the history of the brand.
Who is Sean Mcgirr?
Seán McGirr, whose busy fashion capital is home to his creative headquarters, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this prestigious position.
His experience in the fashion industry includes a notable period as the Head of Ready-to-Wear at JW Anderson, the renowned brand established by Jonathan Anderson, a Derry native.
When McGirr first started working with JW Anderson in 2020, he was responsible for the men’s collections. Later, he expanded his responsibilities to encompass womenswear, demonstrating his adaptability and design savvy.
McGirr formerly worked with Dries Van Noten as the women’s designer in the cultural hub of Antwerp. During his tenure, which lasted from 2014 to 2018, he helped the brand’s womenswear efforts by lending his talent.
From 2014 to 2018, he was a vital member of Uniqlo’s creative offices, with a presence in both Tokyo and Paris, further enhancing his worldwide fashion career.
He worked closely with Christophe Lemaire to build the men’s collections while contributing his creative views and skills.
Seán McGirr’s career in the fashion industry got off to a good start with learning opportunities, including working as an assistant at Burberry, a well-known British fashion label, and influencing Vogue Hommes Japan’s creative direction.
By receiving a Master of Arts in Fashion from Central Saint Martins in London, a prominent university known for fostering and developing the abilities of future fashion luminaries, he lay the groundwork for his incredible career.
His academic success in 2014 marked the start of an amazing career that has now placed him in charge of Alexander McQueen, one of the most recognizable fashion businesses.
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