Seán McGirr, McQueen and fashion’s ‘rotten heart’

The Irish designer became an internet punching bag after it was announced that he is leaving McQueen. Has online fashion criticism gone too far?

Seán McGirr, McQueen and fashion’s ‘rotten heart’
Seán McGirr and Lana Del Rey

It was announced yesterday that Seán McGirr is leaving Alexander McQueen. The Irish designer joined the brand in 2023 and showed his final collection less than a month ago, during London Fashion Week. When the news of his departure broke, the fashion press and online community raced to be the quickest to cover the news on social media. 

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