In a season of transition, Seán McGirr’s debut collection for Alexander McQueen’s fall-winter 2024 attempts to toe the line between the house’s storied heritage and a new vision.
There’s a discernible shift as McGirr explores a terrain that diverts from the label’s core—known for its sharp tailoring and immaculate construction—into a domain where the silhouettes swell, and the details suggest an alternate narrative.
It’s a collection that might leave purists pensive, yearning for familiar threads, while it sketches the outline of a potential new identity.
The essence of the designs this season reflects a deliberation rather than a definitive stride. The sculptural precision of yesteryears is softened, morphing into pieces stretching and contracting.
Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 2024 Collection
A cinched coat here, a flared denim there, and a play with shearling suggest a dialogue with the untamed—a concept that leaves these pieces searching for a balance, offering a subdued nod to rebellion within the context of luxury.
There is a moment of reflection as McGirr takes the reins at Alexander McQueen. The fall-winter 2024 collection emerges as an overture to a developing saga where the plot is yet to unfold fully.
The storied label finds itself at an intersection of legacy and evolution, contemplating a future that honors its illustrious history while stepping into uncharted territory. This juncture calls for a vision that upholds the brand’s tradition of challenging conventions and carefully considers its next direction.
