Alexander McQueen (1969-2010) was one of the most influential, imaginative and inspirational designers at the turn of the millennium. His fashions both challenged and expanded the conventional parameters of clothing beyond utility to a compelling expression of culture, politics and identity. Focusing on the most iconic and acclaimed designs of his prolific career, this stunning book examines McQueen's inimitable technical virtuosity and its subversion of traditional tailoring and dressmaking practices. This book also focuses on the highly sophisticated narrative structures found in McQueen's collections and in his astonishing and extravagant runway presentations, which suggested the most avant-garde installation and performance art. Intended as an assessment of Alexander McQueen's entire career, this book includes in-depth studies of six collections that illustrate and encapsulate thematic chapters as well as an interview with Sarah Burton, the new creative director of Alexander McQueen who had been the designer's right-hand design aide since 1996.
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Andrew Bolton is Curator and Harold Koda is Curator in Charge at The Costume Institute, The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Tim Blanks is contributing editor of Style.com and Susannah Frankel is fashion editor of The Independent newspaper.
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“我希望赋予女性力量。我希望人们会畏惧穿着我设计的衣服的女性。” “当你看到一个穿着麦昆的女人时,这衣服所带有的冷酷气质会让她看起来充满力量。这种气质有点会让旁人退避三舍。” “这几乎就像是给女人穿上盔甲。这样的打扮与人类的心理有着密切的联系。”
“我喜欢把自己想象成一个拿着手术刀的整形外科医生。” “对我来说,人的蜕变有点像是做了整形手术,但变化没那么剧烈。我试着用我的衣服实现同样的效果。但最后,我改变的更多的是心态而不是身体。我就像科学家一样,通过发掘当下的热点,预见未来的趋势,不断尝试和变革时尚风格。”
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