Preserving Menswear History and Advancing Fashion Research
The Westminster Menswear Archive is a leading collection of garments and artefacts, dedicated to advancing the study of menswear design. The archive informs contemporary menswear design and serves as a vital resource for students, researchers, and designers.
The collection spans over 250 years, it features garments from renowned designers like A-COLD-WALL*, Alexander McQueen, Burberry, C.P. Company, Issey Miyake, Prada, Stone Island, and Vivienne Westwood. The archive also houses significant utilitarian and uniform garments from the British Army, Royal Air Force, London Underground, and more.
Featured Object
Alexander McQueen
Glen Plaid Jacket
2004
WMA 2017.016
Single-breasted notch lapel jacket with diagonal seam from left shoulder to right underarm. The top half of the jacket is a light blue glen plaid, and the lower half is a black wool with a blue pinstripe. There is a breast pocket on the left chest, and a pocket with a flap on each side. The centre front fastens with two buttons. The back has a single vent at centre.
News
Updates
New garments recently added to the archive include a Take 6 Corduroy Suit (2026.23.1 and 2026.23.2).