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”Savage Beauty”, the exhibition organized by The Costume Institute, celebrates the late Alexander McQueen’s extraordinary contributions to fashion. From his Central Saint Martins postgraduate collection of 1992 to his final runway presentation, which took place after his death in February 2010, Mr. McQueen challenged and expanded the understanding of fashion beyond utility to a conceptual expression of culture, politics, and identity. His iconic designs constitute the work of an artist whose medium of expression was fashion. The exhibition features approximately one hundred ensembles and seventy accessories from Mr. McQueen’s prolific nineteen-year career.
Drawn primarily from the Alexander McQueen Archive in London, with some pieces from the Givenchy Archive in Paris as well as private collections, signature designs including the “bumster” trouser, the kimono jacket, and the three-point “origami” frock coat are on view. McQueen’s fashions often referenced the exaggerated silhouettes of the 1860s, 1880s, 1890s, and 1950s, but his technical ingenuity always imbued his designs with an innovative sensibility that kept him at the vanguard.
The Horn of Plenty, Autumn/winter 2009–10
It’s a Jungle Out There, Autumn/winter 1997–98
VOSS, Spring/summer 2001
Widows of Culloden, Autumn/winter 2006–7
Irere, Spring/summer 2003
VOSS, Spring/summer 2001
No. 13, Spring/summer 1999
Widows of Culloden, Autumn/winter 2006–7
Plato’s Atlantis, Spring/summer 2010
VOSS, Spring/summer 2001
Eshu, Autumn/winter 2000–2001
Sarabande, Spring/summer 2007
Sarabande, Spring/summer 2007
Eshu, Autumn/winter 2000–2001
The exhibition is organized by Andrew Bolton, curator, with the support of Harold Koda, curator in charge, both of The Costume Institute. Sam Gainsbury and Joseph Bennett, the production designers for Alexander McQueen’s fashion shows, served as the exhibition’s creative director and production designer, respectively. All head treatments and masks are designed by Guido.
This is like Lady Gaga outfits galore!
Yep, I Lady Gaga could wear the creations. What it with Alexander Mc.Queen ? He is everywhere on the internet?
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The late Alexander McQueen was one of the greatest contemporary fashion designers. He committed suicide early last year, but his absence is still felt in the fashion community.
I think it’s borderline offensive to compare Lady Gaga’s style to McQueen’s clothing. While McQueen weaves mystery, intrigue, and awe into the innate beauty of his pieces- Lady Gaga is little more than another Madonna-esque pop star who attempts (but fails) to provoke and shock for the shake of making headlines and appearing unique.