Alexander McQueen Fall 2025 Collection

Alexander McQueen Fall 2025 Collection

In his highly anticipated debut for Alexander McQueen, Seán McGirr drew inspiration from Victorian dandyism, stripping it of its rigidity and infusing it with a fiercely contemporary rebellion. Inspired by iconic figures like Oscar Wilde and Vesta Tilley, the designer reimagined adornment as an act of provocation and self-expression, blurring the boundaries of masculine and feminine dress.

McGirr crafted a narrative where gothic drama meets exquisite tailoring, striking a balance between opulence and austerity, structure and fluidity. Delicate lace and flowing silks were juxtaposed with rigid wools and commanding jacquards, while gold embroidery shimmered across capes and jackets, evoking 19th-century grandeur. Philip Treacy’s sculptural hats, inspired by Wilde’s signature gentleman’s hat, added an element of theatricality and intrigue.

But it wasn’t all dark and moody. McGirr injected unexpected bursts of hallucinatory color: a vibrant red ensemble with sculpted faux-fur sleeves wrapped around the model like an haute couture embrace of power. On the other end of the spectrum, a structured violet jacket, paired with a ruffled skirt and fishnet stockings, bridged the gap between dandy sophistication and contemporary irreverence.

McGirr’s flâneurs, seemingly plucked from a modernized adaptation of The Picture of Dorian Gray (1973), glided down the runway in flowing silk dresses with ruffles and sharply structured coats. Tailoring wasn’t confined to tradition—the same sports jacket transformed into a corseted silhouette for women or a more relaxed cut for men, blurring gender lines and challenging conventional dress codes.

With this first collection for Alexander McQueen, Seán McGirr makes his vision clear: dandyism is alive and well, and in its modern iteration, it is as radical and provocative as ever.

Sarah Mitchell
Sarah Mitchell
Sarah Mitchell is American Fiamma’s news editor, working across fashion and beauty from US.

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