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Sarah Burton arrives for the British Fashion Awards in 2011. AP
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Metallic dress by British designer Sarah Burton from the Alexander McQueen pre-autumn/winter 2022 collection. Photo: Alexander McQueen
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A Burton creation from the autumn/winter 2019-2020 collection during Paris Fashion Week. Reuters
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For autumn/winter 2022, psychedelic hues were lifted from pictures of actual mushrooms. Photo: Alexander McQueen
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A sky-inspired look from the spring/summer 2022 collection. Photo: Alexander McQueen
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A black and metallic Burton look from the spring/summer 2022 collection in London. Photo: Alexander McQueen
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As part of her Renaissance Tour, Beyonce wears Alexander McQueen. Photo: Beyonce / Instagram
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An evening gown with an exaggerated neckline from autumn/winter 2023. Photo: Alexander McQueen
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Backstage at Alexander McQueen’s spring/summer 2023 show. Photo: Ruby Pluhar
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Stranger Things actress Sadie Sink wearing McQueen. Photo: Alexander McQueen
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Whitework embroidery on a slashed bodice and a calico tulle skirt from spring/summer 2023. Photo: Alexander McQueen
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Sarah Burton arrives for the British Fashion Awards in 2011. AP
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Metallic dress by British designer Sarah Burton from the Alexander McQueen pre-autumn/winter 2022 collection. Photo: Alexander McQueen
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A Burton creation from the autumn/winter 2019-2020 collection during Paris Fashion Week. Reuters
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For autumn/winter 2022, psychedelic hues were lifted from pictures of actual mushrooms. Photo: Alexander McQueen
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A sky-inspired look from the spring/summer 2022 collection. Photo: Alexander McQueen
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A black and metallic Burton look from the spring/summer 2022 collection in London. Photo: Alexander McQueen
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As part of her Renaissance Tour, Beyonce wears Alexander McQueen. Photo: Beyonce / Instagram
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An evening gown with an exaggerated neckline from autumn/winter 2023. Photo: Alexander McQueen
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Backstage at Alexander McQueen’s spring/summer 2023 show. Photo: Ruby Pluhar
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Stranger Things actress Sadie Sink wearing McQueen. Photo: Alexander McQueen
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Whitework embroidery on a slashed bodice and a calico tulle skirt from spring/summer 2023. Photo: Alexander McQueen
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Sarah Burton arrives for the British Fashion Awards in 2011. AP
Sarah Burton calls role at Alexander McQueen 'treasured time' as she preps for last show
The designer is leaving the company after two decades, soon after Paris Fashion Week
Sarah Maisey
12 September, 2023
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