This name might sound familiar to you - Think hard! Oh yeah, Kate Middleton - now the Duchess of Cambridge - wore an Alexander McQueen dress for her wedding. Well, even though that was an outstanding and beautiful creation, it's not the kind of Alexander McQueen fashion that I want to discuss. Here, take a look at what I mean:
In memory of the late designer, the Metropolitan Museum of Art opened an exhibit under the design label, "Alexander McQueen : Savage Beauty" which opened May 4 and closes on August 7, 2011. In fact all the pictures that you see are the select pieces in the exhibit. I love the title of the exhibit because it is so true. A lot his pieces do look wild and beastly, but there's still that touch of soft, feminine beauty.
Although the real designer has left, the label is still running under his close associate, Sarah Burton, who worked under Lee closely. Many applaud her for keeping the legend alive through her pieces but also allowing her style to shine through as well. As I'm writing this, I'm looking at the 2012 Spring/Summer Pre-Collection Lookbook, and it is breathtaking. The pieces are really signature McQueen, but with a touch of something new. Alpha and I are just drooling over the new dresses. It's exquisite! To see the fashion house's newest collections click here.
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| All Ensembles are a part of the 'Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty' exhibit at the MET |
Different isn't it? And it's all because of one man: Lee Alexander McQueen. This British fashion designer and couturier was probably best known for his in depth knowledge of bespoke British tailoring, his tendency to juxtapose strength with fragility in his collections, and the emotional power and raw energy of his provocative fashion shows. He has earned the British Designer of the Year awards four times and the CFDA's International Designer of the Year award in 2003.
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| I love how he used so many different types of materials and different silhouettes. So original, raw and beautiful. |
It is terrible to know that the world will no longer be shocked and mystified by the designers work as he passed away in February this year. I remember the fashion world being devastated about this, and often would read so many sad accounts from the designer's closest friends. I distinctly remember the Vogue tribute to him as well, it's tragic that the world lost such an interesting and imaginative designer.
In memory of the late designer, the Metropolitan Museum of Art opened an exhibit under the design label, "Alexander McQueen : Savage Beauty" which opened May 4 and closes on August 7, 2011. In fact all the pictures that you see are the select pieces in the exhibit. I love the title of the exhibit because it is so true. A lot his pieces do look wild and beastly, but there's still that touch of soft, feminine beauty.
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| Everything is so different, no two ever closely alike. |
I just find all his works so interesting to look at; what's made out of it, how it hangs on the body, what was he thinking when he made the piece? It clearly shows that he was an artist! Willing to explore, create, and experience. I also have a sense that he wasn't hesitant at all, no matter what people said about his work. I truly admire his passion and his creativity.
I adore looking at his different collections because even though they are so different, they really do have a quality that brings them all together. I love it, it really is truly fascinating to put the works that belong together. For example his "It's Only a Game" 2005 Summer/Spring Collection - genius! There is a video that has models wearing the pieces looking as if they were the parts of a chess game. It's terrible clever!
Long Live McQueen.
Love,
ALPHA
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