Alexander McQueen Brand
Documenting McQueen Tailoring — Episode 1: ‘Dante’ McQueen Autumn Winter 1996
Luxferity, 17.09.2025
Documenting McQueen: Tailoring
Alexander McQueen invites the world into its archives for the very first time with the launch of Documenting McQueen: Tailoring—a new three-part film series that unearths the artistry, heritage, and storytelling that define the house.
The inaugural episode spotlights one of McQueen’s most emblematic collections: Autumn/Winter 1996 “Dante.”
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Episode 1: Dante — Revisiting McQueen’s Defining Collection
In this first cinematic exploration, Alistair O’Neill, fashion historian and professor at Central Saint Martins, offers an intimate analysis of Lee Alexander McQueen’s “Dante” collection. This pivotal moment in the brand’s history showcases the innovative tailoring techniques and radical vision that cemented McQueen’s reputation as one of fashion’s most uncompromising creatives.
From razor-sharp suiting to sculptural silhouettes, the episode reveals the DNA of McQueen’s tailoring codes—an artistry that continues to evolve under the creative direction of Seán McGirr today.
A House Defined by Tailoring and Storytelling
Tailoring has always been at the heart of McQueen. More than just precision cuts, it is about narrative—where structure meets emotion, and where traditional craftsmanship collides with provocative design.
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Documenting McQueen: Tailoring not only opens the archive but also underscores the enduring influence of McQueen’s design language, which continues to inspire a new generation of couture and luxury ready-to-wear.
Continuing the McQueen Legacy
The series is a rare opportunity for connoisseurs of luxury fashion, historians, and enthusiasts to witness the evolution of a house that has redefined tailoring for the modern era. Through Documenting McQueen, the house offers both reverence for its past and a bold look toward its future.
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With Seán McGirr now leading creative direction, the codes unearthed in Dante resonate with renewed strength—ensuring that Alexander McQueen’s tailoring remains a cornerstone of high fashion.
