Fashion label Alexander McQueen appoints new creative director Sean McGirr

Sean McGirr replaces Sarah Burton, who held her final show for the brand at the just-concluded Paris Fashion Week. Photo: ALexander McQueen

British fashion house Alexander McQueen announced the appointment of a new head designer, Sean McGirr, replacing Sarah Burton who had led the label since the death of its founder.

The Irish-born McGirr is not a household name in the fashion world, but was head of ready-to-wear at JW Anderson until recently, and also had stints at Dries Van Noten and Burberry.