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One of the last projects Alexander McQueen was working on before his death last month, a men’s underwear range, will be launched in June.

Alexander McQueen’s men’s underwear range will be launched in June.

Alexander McQueen's male underwear range

The collection – which was one of the late designer’s last projects before his tragic death last month – will include basic underwear, sleepwear, loungewear, a seasonal fashion range and swimwear.

McQueen chief executive officer Jonathan Akeroyd said: ‘The development of our menswear is a priority for us, and expanding the diversity of products within the sector is mandatory.’

The designer had been working on a collection of boxer shorts and briefs, all of which bear his signature skull prints as well as all over feather prints.

The range – which will benefit several AIDS charities worldwide – will be available from alexandermcqueen.com and international department stores.

Earlier this month, Alexander’s last-ever collection was shown in Paris.

The low-key showcase of the designer’s final work was shown to a small group of people and received a positive reception from the assembled journalists and employees.

The show – which was originally intended to take place in the Conciergerie, a former prison – was backed by the sepulchral 17th-century choral music Alexander had listened to while creating the collection, which consisted of high-necked, close-fitting satin dresses accessorised with high-heeled carved gold shoes and thigh-high boots.

The 15 looks were emblazoned with motifs of angels and other religious and medieval imagery.

Alexander, 40, was found dead in his London home on February 11.