Kering has announced the appointment of Seán McGirr as the new creative director of British luxury fashion brand Alexander McQueen. McGirr, an Irish citizen born in Dublin, was previously director of ready-to-wear at JW Anderson.
Kering has announced Irish national Seán McGirr as the new creative director of British luxury fashion brand Alexander McQueen. McGirr, who was previously head of ready-to-wear at JW Anderson, brings extensive experience in both men’s and women’s fashion. Educated at Central Saint Martins, McGirr began his career at Burberry and Vogue Hommes Japan.
McGirr joined JW Anderson in 2020, initially overseeing men’s collections before expanding her role to include womenswear. Before that, she worked as a women’s designer for Dries Van Noten in Antwerp. From 2014 to 2018, McGirr was a key player in Uniqlo’s creative offices in Tokyo and Paris, focusing on men’s collections under the direction of Christophe Lemaire.
Educated at Central Saint Martins in London, where he earned a Masters in Fashion in 2014, McGirr began his career helping at Burberry and Vogue Hommes Japan.
“We are delighted to welcome Seán McGirr as creative director. With his experience, personality and creative energy, he will bring a powerful creative language to Alexander McQueen as he builds on his unique heritage.” Gianfilippo Testa, CEO of Alexander McQueenhe said in a press release.
François-Henri Pinault, President and CEO of KeringHe added: “Alexander McQueen is a house we are passionate about and we are confident that Seán McGirr will be able to continue his journey with a new creative impulse. We look forward to opening this new chapter in the history of this unique brand.”
Fiber2Fashion News Desk (KD)
