Rebellious, elegant, revolutionary: these are just some of the words to describe Alexander McQueen. One of the most disruptive designers in the fashion world, his designs shocked as much as they wowed, and the impact of the "enfant terrible of British Fashion'" is still felt today.
Having trained in a tailor's and worked for an atelier, Alexander McQueen's style contained a unique blend of innovative experimentation underpinned by meticulous skill and care. From founding his own fashion brand to becoming head designer of Givenchy, his creativity and passion was truly limitless. He gained fashion fame for his groundbreaking designs like the 'bumster', his posse of famous fashion friends and his dramatic runway shows devised to shock attendees. Before his untimely death at 40, Alexander McQueen had already been awarded British Designer of the year four times, and his rebellious spirit lives on today.
Filled with inspiring quotes and facts about Alexander McQueen's life and influence, this little guide is a collection that is both as elegant and unconventional as the iconic designer himself.
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"You've got to know the rules to break them. That's what I'm here for, to demolish the rules but to keep the tradition." - Alexander McQueen
"I find beauty in the grotesque, like most artists." - Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen's final fashion degree project was inspired by Jack the Ripper, and was bought in its entirety by well-known stylist Isabella Blow.
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