About the House
Spring Summer 1999 'No.13' photographed by Robert Fairer
McQueen is a British luxury house founded by Lee Alexander McQueen.
Established in London in 1992, the house joined the Kering Group in 2001. In 2010, Sarah Burton was named Creative Director, having worked alongside McQueen for over 14 years. Since December 2023, the house has been under the creative direction of Seán McGirr.
From its inception, McQueen has been defined by its expression of individuality and subversive strength. Rooted in Lee Alexander McQueen's training on Savile Row, the house pushes the boundaries of British tailoring traditions, emphasising cut, proportion and silhouette. Inspiration is often drawn from nature, British heritage and contemporary culture, with distinct narrative woven throughout the house's collections and fashion shows. McQueen became renowned for a theatrical and innovative approach, with shows that were emotionally impactful and often provocative, creating a sense of spectacle.
Today, with a design studio and atelier based in London, the house upholds its foundational values, known for its uncompromising creative vision and incisive tailoring.
Seán McGirr, Creative Director
Seán McGirr is Creative Director of McQueen, articulating McQueen's core values with an energy that connects the house’s heritage with contemporary culture.
Born in Dublin in 1988, McGirr is a graduate of Central Saint Martins in London, where he obtained a Master of Arts in Fashion in 2014 under the late professor Louise Wilson. Prior to joining McQueen, he was Head of Ready-to-Wear at JW Anderson.
