McQueen Spring/Summer 2027: Seán McGirr Brings the Brand Back to London With “Past and Present” in Focus
It’s been 25 years since Alexander McQueen showed on the official London Fashion Week schedule and on September 20, the house finally came back. Creative director Seán McGirr staged the Spring/Summer 2027 show in the Undercroft of Lincoln’s Inn Chapel, a moody 17th-century space that felt right at home with McQueen’s gothic, theatrical streak.
Why London, why now
McQueen hadn’t had an official London slot since February 2001, though Sarah Burton did bring the brand back for a couple of London outings around 2022-2023. Mostly, though, the house has lived in Paris for years. McGirr, who took the creative reins in 2024, used this show to plant a flag back in the city that made McQueen what it is and that shaped him personally as a designer too.
The collection leaned into a very London kind of contrast: crisp, old-school British tailoring on one side, underground rave culture on the other. That push-and-pull ran through pretty much everything on the runway.
Old meets new
Tailoring was central; you could see nods to Savile Row and to Tommy Nutter, the tailor who famously broke the rules of traditional menswear. McGirr also brought in Huntsman, a storied Savile Row house that actually has ties back to Lee Alexander McQueen himself.
Then things got darker and rougher around the edges. Rave-inspired hair and styling, leather harnesses, sharp cuts, and slightly off-kilter proportions gave the collection an edgier, more confrontational feel. But there was softness too ethereal dresses, sculpted shoulders, and fabric that moved. It wasn’t about copying McQueen’s past; it was about putting different eras of London fashion in conversation with each other.
A moment for McGirr, too
Taking over from Sarah Burton was never going to be simple; he’s carrying one of fashion’s most iconic legacies while still figuring out his own voice. Before the show, McGirr talked about this collection as a step toward blending everything he’s learned about the house with his own point of view. Showing in London wasn’t just symbolic, it gave him a way to treat McQueen’s heritage as something alive and usable, not something locked away in a museum case.
The Business Behind the Show
The timing isn’t random. McQueen is in the middle of a broader business shake-up under new CEO Gianfranco D’Attis and parent company Kering, with a renewed focus on tailoring, craftsmanship, and occasionwear. And for London Fashion Week, getting McQueen back on the calendar is a genuine win. British Vogue called the move a big deal for both the brand and the city’s fashion scene.
FAQs
1. When was the McQueen Spring/Summer 2027 show held?
The show was held on September 20, 2026, during London Fashion Week.
2. Where was McQueen Spring/Summer 2027 presented?
The collection was presented at the Undercroft of Lincoln’s Inn Chapel in London.
3. Who designed McQueen Spring/Summer 2027?
The collection was designed by Seán McGirr, Alexander McQueen’s creative director.
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