Huntsman is proud to renew its relationship with Alexander McQueen, producing three menswear looks presented as part of the House’s latest collection during London Fashion Week 2026. For these three looks, Huntsman Head Cutter and Creative Director Campbell Carey worked closely with the team at McQueen to realise the designs through the language of bespoke tailoring. The result reflects both the distinctive creative identity of the House and the enduring craft of Savile Row, creating garments in which design, structure and construction are inseparable.
A Meeting of Two Houses
This collaboration comprises three suits, a natural meeting point for two houses whose identities are deeply connected to the transformative possibilities of tailoring. Each of the three Alexander McQueen designs was interpreted and made by Huntsman’s cutters and tailors at 11 Savile Row. Huntsman’s authority in suiting lies not in a single recognisable detail, but in the relationship between cut, construction and proportion: the ability to understand a designer’s vision in two dimensions and realise it as a garment with structure, movement and presence. For this collaboration, that expertise was placed in service of Alexander McQueen’s designs, bringing the House’s creative expression together with the disciplined craft of Savile Row.
The Silhouette
The starting point was the powerful tailoring associated with Tommy Nutter, another designer whose work was shaped by the traditions of Savile Row and whose dramatic silhouettes helped redefine menswear during the late 1960s and 1970s. His signature square shoulders, pronounced sleeve heads and attention-commanding lapels provided a reference that Campbell Carey describes as being “turbocharged” for the show.
Rather than applying a standard construction across all three garments, Huntsman created an individual shoulder pad for each model. This allowed the cutters and tailors to achieve a consistent visual line across three very different physiques. It is an example of bespoke tailoring at its most precise: the internal construction changes for every wearer, while the intended silhouette remains constant.
The sleeve construction was equally exaggerated. Fullness through the sleeve crown was increased from Huntsman’s usual allowance of approximately one and a half inches to around two and a quarter inches, producing the pronounced roll at the top of the sleeve. The elbow line was raised so that the bow of the sleeve sits higher, drawing further attention to its extended proportions. Together, these elements create a silhouette that is strong, confident and uncompromising. The effect is rooted in the language of 1970s tailoring, but amplified for a contemporary runway.
LOOK 10: SUIT
A single-breasted tailored jacket with a shawl collar and tailored trousers in black and ivory Prince of Wales wool.
The Architecture Within
Inside each jacket, six layers of canvas are shaped and padstitched by hand. Through rows of small, controlled stitches, the tailor trains these internal layers to hold the intended silhouette. The canvas supports the chest, controls the roll of the lapel, keeps the collar sitting cleanly against the neck and ensures that the pocket flaps remain close to the body.
The visible finishing is completed with the same degree of attention. The edges, pocket flaps, lapels, collar, buttons and working buttonholes are finished by hand, while the collar is cross-stitched and the lining carefully inserted. This stage alone takes approximately four hours for each garment.
Pressing requires a further four hours and is treated as a distinct part of the making process. Rather than pressing the entire jacket at once, the tailor works incrementally, beginning with the sleeves and progressing through one section at a time. Each area must be allowed to cool and dry before the next is addressed. If heat and moisture remain in the cloth, the material can crease again, and the carefully introduced shape may be lost.
These techniques form part of an exacting process in which every element contributes to the finished silhouette. When it comes to suiting, Huntsman’s reputation has been built one garment at a time. These three suits continue that tradition, demonstrating what bespoke tailoring can become when exceptional craft meets an uncompromising creative vision.
LOOK 06: JACKET
A single-breasted tailored jacket with wide lapels, in mauve summer-stripe wool.
A Shared Savile Row History
The collaboration has particular resonance for Huntsman. Before establishing his own house, Alexander McQueen began his career training on Savile Row. It was here that he learned the discipline of traditional bespoke tailoring, establishing a technical foundation that would remain central to his work even as he transformed its conventions through an unmistakably individual creative vision.
In 2002, Huntsman collaborated with the designer on a 12-piece bespoke menswear collection, bringing his designs to life within the workshops of 11 Savile Row. Huntsman also made a suit for McQueen himself, creating a personal connection between the designer and the house that remains part of the Huntsman archive.
More than two decades later, this renewed collaboration returns that shared history to the place where it began. The three looks unite the creative vision of Alexander McQueen with the specialist knowledge of Huntsman’s cutters, coatmakers, trouser makers and finishers.
For Campbell Carey and the Huntsman team, the opportunity to contribute to this continuing legacy is both a privilege and a natural expression of the house’s purpose. For more than 175 years, Huntsman’s reputation has been built through the cut of the suit: one pattern, one fitting and one garment at a time.
LOOK 34: SUIT
A cropped single-breasted tuxedo jacket in black wool barathea with satin lapels. Tailored trousers in black wool barathea with satin side stripe details.
Bespoke Commissions
The three tailored looks are available to commission through Huntsman’s bespoke service. Each will be individually cut and made for its wearer at 11 Savile Row, allowing the fit to be perfected for the client while remaining faithful to the original Alexander McQueen design.
For further information or to enquire about commissioning one of the tailored looks, please contact Huntsman’s client team or book a bespoke appointment.