Published in conjunction with an exhibition of the same name on view at the. But if that still isnt enough time for you to get down to see it, the next best thing to a new york city jaunt is the definitive monograph, alexander mcqueen. I love alexander mcqueen, and i have an immense amount of respect for him and for his work. His death was a tragedy, but his creativity will never be lost in part due to this book. In 1990 he gained a place on the ma fashion course at central st martins where he developed his skills and presented a successful graduate collection. Savage beauty examines the designers evolution from the start. Savage beauty examines the full breadth of the designers career, from the start of his fledgling label to the triumphs of his own world. Savage beauty celebrates the astounding creativity and. Sad that this fashion genius took his own life at such a young age before he even neared his peak, but the book captures so many of his phenomenal designs.
Used items may not include supplementary materials such as cds or access codes. This is an absolute must have for any alexander mcqueen fan. Savage beauty, a retrospective of mcqueens groundbreaking work, opens at londons victoria and albert museum after its recordbreaking run at the metropolitan. Alexander mcqueen lee alexander mcqueen was born in 1969. Laurence mackin, irish times many books will come dedicated to his genius, but savage beauty will remain a beacon. Savage beauty was an art exhibition held in 2011 at the metropolitan museum of art featuring clothing created by british fashion designer alexander mcqueen, as well as accessories created for his runway shows. Savage beauty, this comprehensive catalogue features 28 groundbreaking essays from expert fashion commentators and cultural scholars which examine the richness and complexity of mcqueen s visionary fashion. The show and book, savage beauty, offer plenty of ammunition to the charge that the fashion and art world will never see the like of alexander mcqueen again. Savage beauty at the metropolitan museum of art, new york in 2011 was organised by the costume institute and became one of the museums top 10 most visited exhibitions. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. Finalist for the 2011 foreword book of the year award in the art category. The photos are gorgeous and cover an amazing amount of his work, and seeing his evolution through the years is really interesting.
Savage beauty, a restaging of the 2011 exhibition at new yorks metropolitan museum of art, summarizes and contextualizes mcqueen s 18year career through an elaborate display. Aug 15, 2011 if youre intrigued and want to see more, you can own 293 fullcolor illustrations in andrew boltons book alexander mcqueen. Savage beauty by bolton, andrew and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The front cover has a tippedon lenticular, the image alternating between a portrait of mcqueen and a skull. The cover has a single, holographic image of mcqueens face that dissolves, at a tilt, into a molten metal skull. He grew up in londons east end and left school at 15 to become a tailors apprentice on savile row. Jul 09, 2012 arguably the most influential, imaginative, and provocative designer of his generation, alexander mcqueen both challenged and expanded fashion conventions to express ideas about race, class, sexuality, religion, and the environment. If youre intrigued and want to see more, you can own 293 fullcolor illustrations in andrew boltons book alexander mcqueen. What drew me to this book was the amazing cover, it has a photograph of fashion guru alexander mcqueen but when you turn it to an angle you get a three dimensional skull, really an amazing feat. Accompanying the metropolitan museum of arts landmark exhibition, alexander mcqueen.
The words of lee mcqueen greet us when we enter the alexander mcqueen. May 31, 2011 what a stunning tribute to alexander mcqueen. Savage beauty by andrew bolton english hardcover book free at the best online prices at ebay. Sep 30, 2015 londonborn fashion designer lee alexander mcqueen 1969 2010 was renowned for his conceptually daring and beautifully crafted ensembles.
Jun 17, 2011 the show and book, savage beauty, offer plenty of ammunition to the charge that the fashion and art world will never see the like of alexander mcqueen again. Large folio hardcover in brown cloth with holographic pastedown on front cover, no dustjacket as issued. Its where my heart is and where i get my inspiration. Savage beauty examines the full breadth of the designer.
May 22, 2015 time lapse footage of how the exhibition all came together. Alexander mcqueen fashion brand report by bethanyhjenkins issuu. Savage beauty examines the full breadth of the designers career, from the start of his fledgling label to the triumphs of his own worldrenowned london house. It features his most iconic and radical designs, revealing how mcqueen adapted and combined the fundamentals of savile row tailoring, the specialized. He is currently the subject of a spectacular exhibition of his works at the metropolitan museum of art and this book serves as a catalogue for that exhibition. Beautifully presented, page after page with fabulous pics, the holographic style cover is amazing.
Alexander mcqueen 17 march 1969 11 february 2010 was an icon in the fashion industry. Savage beauty catalogue for an exhibition at the costume institute, the metropolitan museum of art. The exhibit was extremely popular in new york city and resulted in what was then record attendance for the museum. Dean mayo davies, id magazine the show and book, savage beauty, offer plenty of ammunition to the charge that the fashion and art world will never see the like of alexander mcqueen again. Jan 01, 2011 alexander mcqueen 17 march 1969 11 february 2010 was an icon in the fashion industry.
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