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Seán McGirr Named Alexander McQueen Creative Director

The former ready-to-wear director at J.W. Anderson will succeed Sarah Burton. It’s the latest in a string of executive shakeups as Kering seeks to reinvigorate its business on multiple fronts.
Kering Taps Seán McGirr As Alexander McQueen’s New Creative Director
Kering taps Seán McGirr as Alexander McQueen’s new creative director. (Robin Galiegue)

Designer Seán McGirr, most recently head of ready-to-wear at J.W. Anderson, will join Kering’s Alexander McQueen as its new creative director.

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