Apparel and accessories
December 5, 2025
The brand stages its spring/summer 2026 pre-collection against the halls of South East London’s Eltham Palace. Image courtesy of Alexander McQueen
By Amirah Keaton
British fashion house Alexander McQueen is toeing the line between sartorial tradition and subversive edge.
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