Before we get started let me say that this is biographical and does not mean that I adore McQueen. I can't say that I loathe him, but I'm pretty indifferent. He is an out-of-the-ordinary artist, however, and I'm blogging accordingly.Alexander McQueen's real name is Lee. Lee McQueen, son of a taxi driver. He started out just running up dresses for his sisters. Quite the hobby, eh? Decided at 16 that he'd like to make it to the Big Leagues. Lee was gonna be a top designer whether his parents liked it or not (and they didn't; they strongly encouraged him to pursue a "normal" career).
He roused people up with his shock tactics in fashion. People named him "enfant terrible" or "the hooligan of English fashion." Quite the brazen young designer, no? Could you believe that the little son of a taxi driver made a name for himself (quite literally, in fact) and became Alexander McQueen, fashion designer extraordinaire?
His techniques have developed and shifted and morphed quite a bit over the years. I know a lot of people have beef with him because he's "weird," but I don't know, I just have quite the thing for him. Granted, his collections are most definitely never my favourites; but it cannot be denied that the guy has balls.
He realized that he was gay when he was only six years old. His environment growing up has been described as homophobic, and he couldn't even come out to his parents until he was 18. Must have been an interesting childhood.
I'm sure most of us are familiar with his newer works. Let's have a look at some of his older stuff, shall we:
S/S 1994
A/W 94-95
A/W 95-96
S/S 1999
A/W 2000
So, whaddya think?
I doubt I could ever wear many of the things he designs, I love the way that he just thumbs his nose at the whole stereotypical fashion industry, yet really has made it to the 'big leagues'
ReplyDeletei have SO MUCH love for alexander mcqueen. he is positively fabulous. thanks for posting these older collections of his, they're fascinating!
ReplyDeletethank you so much for posting this on alexander mcqueen! I love him beyond words, he's my favorite designer!!
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His creations definitely toe the line of the weird and macabre. But all the same, he is in a league of his own. No other designer dares to go where he goes, which is refreshing I suppose.
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i love that his runways are almost always big shows. that video clip is amazing.
ReplyDeletethe spray paint cannon was so visionary. some people say that fashion has no where to go now, as everything is accepted but it shows how much mcqueen had to offer and to shock and awe the world with.
ReplyDeleteGOD SAVE MCQUEEN!
Ellen
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