Which Alexander McQueen pieces hold their value
- Runway and archive tailoring, particularly the sharply cut jackets and the kimono-sleeve pieces, which are bought by people who know the collections
- The skull scarf in its original silk chiffon, which has been in production long enough to have a settled resale price
- Knuckle and De Manta clutches, whose metal hardware is the recognisable detail and which sell on sight
- Anything from the Lee McQueen years before 2010, which is treated as archive and priced separately from current-season stock
And what pulls the price down
- Yellowed and delaminating soles on the Oversized Sneaker, which is the standard way these end and is not economically repairable
- Skull scarves in polyester rather than silk, which are the widely copied version and worth a fraction of the real thing
- Missing dust bags and boxes on the clutches, where the hardware is easily scratched in storage without them
- Altered tailoring, since the cut is the point and a shortened sleeve or taken-in waist limits the piece to buyers of that exact size
Identifying and dating yours
These are the checks that decide which end of the range a piece sits in, and they are the facts a serious buyer will ask for:
- The interior label carries the season code and the composition; photograph it flat, because the code is how buyers place the piece in a collection
- Sneaker sizing and the style code are printed on a label inside the tongue, and the sole should be a single moulded piece with no visible seam line
- Silk scarves have hand-rolled and hand-stitched edges — a machine-stitched hem is the quickest tell on a copy
WishThrift does not authenticate or inspect anything. Condition and origin are described by the seller against five grades — what each one means — so photograph the markings above rather than asserting them.
What Alexander McQueen items are worth
The most-searched Alexander McQueen items on the site, with the band the label typically commands against the generic range for the same item:
| Item | Alexander McQueen range | Any brand |
|---|---|---|
| Designer Bag | £124–£1,395 | £80–£900 (~$165–$1,858) |
| Leather Jacket | £46–£279 | £30–£180 (~$61–$372) |
| Sunglasses | £16–£186 | £10–£120 (~$21–$248) |
| Sneakers | £31–£186 | £20–£120 (~$41–$248) |
| Winter Coat | £39–£186 | £25–£120 (~$52–$248) |
| Trainers | £28–£155 | £18–£100 (~$37–$206) |
| Puffer Jacket | £31–£155 | £20–£100 (~$41–$206) |
| Crossbody Bag | £23–£140 | £15–£90 (~$31–$186) |
| Cashmere Sweater | £31–£140 | £20–£90 (~$41–$186) |
| Boots | £31–£140 | £20–£90 (~$41–$186) |
Sterling guide ranges with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). Sellers set their own asking price.
Every Alexander McQueen value guide
- Ankle Boots
- Beanie
- Belt
- Blazer
- Blouse
- Bomber Jacket
- Boots
- Brogues
- Bucket Bag
- Cap
- Cardigan
- Cashmere Sweater
- Chelsea Boots
- Clutch Bag
- Cocktail Dress
- Crossbody Bag
- Denim Jacket
- Designer Bag
- Flannel Shirt
- Flats
- Gilet
- Gloves
- Hat
- Heels
- Knee High Boots
- Leather Jacket
- Loafers
- Maxi Dress
- Midi Dress
- Midi Skirt
- Mini Dress
- Oxford Shirt
- Oxford Shoes
- Parka
- Pleated Skirt
- Puffer Jacket
- Purse
- Raincoat
- Scarf
- Shoulder Bag
- Skirt
- Slip Dress
- Sneakers
- Stiletto Heels
- Suit
- Sunglasses
- Tote Bag
- Trainers
- Waistcoat
- Wallet
- Winter Coat
- Wool Jumper
- Wrap Dress
Selling Alexander McQueen on WishThrift
Listing is free and there is no commission on either side — the price you agree with the buyer is the amount you keep, whatever the label is worth. Create a free account, or read the selling guides for what to photograph and how to price.
Frequently asked questions
Is used Alexander McQueen worth buying?
It depends far more on the line than the label. McQueen resale splits between the tailoring the house is respected for and the Oversized Sneaker that paid for it. One ages well and one has a known failure mode. Each guide below says which Alexander McQueen lines hold their value for that item and which have almost none, so you are comparing like for like rather than paying for the name alone.
How do I check a piece is genuine Alexander McQueen?
The interior label carries the season code and the composition; photograph it flat, because the code is how buyers place the piece in a collection. WishThrift does not authenticate, inspect or grade anything — condition and origin are described by the seller, so ask directly and expect an answer. A seller who has the item will send a photograph of the marking in minutes.
What is used Alexander McQueen worth?
Across the 53 guides here, from about £6 to £1,395 (roughly $8 to $1,858) depending on the item and its condition. Grades run New with Tags, Like New, Good, Fair and For Parts.
See also: value guides by brand · all value guides · buying guides · selling guides · condition grades.
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