The Dublin-born designer takes over from Sarah Burton

The creative director is departing after 26 years at the iconic British brand. By Katie Wright.

McQueen, whose playing career included spells at St Mirren, Leeds and Manchester United, was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2021.

Sir Steve McQueen has said the film industry will only be in a good place when “crappy” black-led films see regular release.

Steve McQueen has said there is a “gap” in the history of black people on film. The director told Esquire UK that generations of workers did not enter the industry because of a lack of opportunities.