“I want to empower women. I want people to be afraid of the women I dress.”
“Give me some time and I will revolutionize you”, said Alexander Lee McQueen
and it is undoubtedly a phrase that can describe his entire career in fashion.
The creator passed away on February 11, 2010, when he decided to end his life at the age of 40.
He was chief designer for Givenchy from 1996 to 2001, and then left to create his own brand.
McQueen has managed to change the face of fashion, following his own path and creating a truly unique style,
which has come to force in a way major names in the industry to redefine their brands.
Inspired by books, experiences and his own thoughts, he always created collections that meant something to him.
Grand sets, theatrical style, imposing silhouettes, but also eccentric textures, were some of the elements that characterized his collections.
Sometimes with a dark approach, sometimes more romantic, depending on the mood he was in each time,
he created his story and made sure to capture it in the most descriptive way on the catwalk.
“If you want to get to know me, just look at my work” – Alexander Lee McQueen.
Voss | Spring-Summer 2001
Although he knew very well how to attract all the attention with his eccentric creations, he wanted to prove that he was the one who could
that he knows the rules of haute couture even better.
In the “Voss” show for Spring/Summer 2001, he created the “clam dress” that went down in fashion history.
The oyster dress | Spring-Summer 2003
The Oyster dress was created by the designer in the Spring/Summer 2003 collection.
There are only two Oyster dresses, one is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art
and the other is part of Kim Kardashian‘s collection, who even chose to wear it to an after party at this year’s Oscars.
He described it as a “poetic rendering of the disaster at sea”.
The Butterfly headpiece | Spring 2008
This collection was dedicated to the designer’s very good friend and muse, Isabella Blow,
who believed in him and helped him take his first steps.
After receiving negative criticism for the one she intended for Spring 2008, she wanted to prove that she can impress even in a more romantic way.
Among everything he showed on that runway stood out this headpiece that he called “Butterfly headdress”.
It was made from hand-dyed turkey feathers and was created in collaboration with renowned milliner Philip Treacy.
Armadillo boots | The finale of the designer’s show for the Spring-Summer 2010 collection
The models appeared at the designer’s Spring/Summer 2010 show with the Armadillo boots that are going down in history
as the most iconic shoes ever introduced.
Lady Gaga acquired a set of Armadillo shoes at auction, paying a price of around 200,000 euros,
and later wore a pair in her “Bad Romance” video.
Plato’s Atlantis | The last show
So in his latest collection, the designer has taken inspiration from nature, giving his designs a futuristic mood.
She created a new silhouette by giving volume to the shoulders and using strong curves.
The aim of the collection was to awaken the public and to show their concern about global warming.
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