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Alexander McQueen

In 1992, former tailor and Central St Martins graduate Lee Alexander McQueen founded his luxury label, Alexander McQueen, which became known for his ground-breaking architectural designs and precision cutting, and is still recognised for its skull motif and tartan prints. In 2001, luxury group Kering acquired the brand. McQueen, one of the most celebrated designers of his generation, died in 2010. Sarah Burton was appointed as the fashion house’s creative director – a role she held until 2023. Seán McGirr has been creative director since October 2023.  

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Alexander McQueen to cut London head office roles

Alexander McQueen is undertaking a strategic review that could results in the loss of around 55 roles at its London headquarters.

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Sarah Burton at Givenchy: a 'blockbuster appointment'

After months of speculation, Sarah Burton was confirmed as the creative director of Givenchy on Monday. And the house has made the right choice, say many in the industry.

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Sarah Burton's successor at Alexander McQueen named

JW Anderson's head of ready-to-wear Seán McGirr has been named creative director of Alexander McQueen.

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Who will replace Sarah Burton as Alexander McQueen's creative director?

From Grace Wales Bonner to Riccardo Tisci, fashion industry experts and headhunters share their predictions as to who will replace Sarah Burton as Alexander McQueen's next creative director.

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Sarah Burton exits Alexander McQueen

Sarah Burton, who has been creative director of luxury label Alexander McQueen for 13 years, will depart after the spring/summer 24 show in Paris this September.

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Alexander McQueen and Versace confirm new CEOs

Emmanuel Gintzburger has been appointed as the CEO of Italian luxury fashion house Versace, while Gianfilippo Testa succeeds him at British fashion label Alexander McQueen.

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