Seán McGirr's second collection for Alexander McQueen opened with a sharply tailored suit, its lapels rolled together at the chest, as if bracing against an unexpected London downpour—or perhaps a metaphorical storm from critics. McGirr faced heavy scrutiny after his debut last season, stepping into the shoes of Sarah Burton, who had not only been Lee Alexander McQueen's right hand but had led the brand with great success for over a decade. The Irish designer's introduction was bound to be difficult, and the choice of a remote warehouse in Paris for his first show, combined with a chilly, rainy journey, didn’t help win him immediate favor.