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Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty

Posted by Stephan Moskovic | May 3rd, 2011
We all know that Alexander McQueen was one of fashion’s true innovators, but that doesn’t make the MET’s innovative exploration of his oeuvre any less powerful. Curated by the Costume Institute’s Andrew Bolton, the Savage Beauty exhibit attempts to document the designer’s work as well as the esoteric worldview that influenced his designs. Moving beyond static mannequins and instead creating a dynamic atmosphere, the exhibit succeeds in bringing you into the world’s McQueen created on the runways each season.

Longtime fans of McQueen’s work will be treated to an engaging look back at those monumental collections. S/S 2001’s blood red ostrich feathered gown greets you at the entrance alongside a varnished made of clamshells and the high drama garments set the tone for the entire show. Every outfit is a thrill and seeing these pieces up close and personal is an experience unto itself. Interviews with McQueen’s colleagues, teachers and friends add a new layer of intimacy to the designs. Tales from his days at St. Martins mixed in with anecdotes from the likes of Sarah Burton and Phillip Treacy allow a window into the world of Lee McQueen and offer a greater understanding of one of fashion’s true masters.

Alexander McQueen
Savage Beauty Exhibit at the Met
May 4 – August 7, 2011 at the Metropolitan Museum in NY

Head treatments by Guido Palau

Photos: Betty Sze
Animation: Stephan Moskovic
Text: Janelle Okwodu

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35 Comments to “Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty”

  1. francesco says:
    May 3, 2011 at 8:23 am

    one word: Genius …

  2. Licho Serrot says:
    May 3, 2011 at 9:24 am

    Long live McQueen

  3. K says:
    May 3, 2011 at 9:34 am

    To beautiful to be true
    He is an angel!

  4. Lauren says:
    May 3, 2011 at 9:35 am

    So beyond incredible. I can’t wait to see the exhibit this summer.

  5. julia says:
    May 3, 2011 at 9:53 am

    Beyond breathtaking. Amazing camera work Betty!!

  6. Lazy Sherry says:
    May 3, 2011 at 11:27 am

    Love McQueen forever.

  7. roger void says:
    May 3, 2011 at 11:43 am

    hes sitill the best nobody like him…!

  8. Betty says:
    May 3, 2011 at 11:57 am

    thanks julia! 🙂

    the exhibit is a must see in person. my pics only capture a tiny sliver of the glorious experience.

    betty

  9. Sara says:
    May 3, 2011 at 1:34 pm

    and of course you darling Bill is there 🙂

  10. Nádia says:
    May 3, 2011 at 1:49 pm

    :OOO It’s even more breathtaking in exposition!

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  11. Je Suis - Lisboa says:
    May 3, 2011 at 2:02 pm

    Genius!

  12. julia says:
    May 3, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    I’m seeing it on Friday! I pray to Tom Ford that they’ll banish the no photo rules for the usual special exhibits…but some how I doubt it’ll happen 🙁

  13. Rush says:
    May 3, 2011 at 10:25 pm

    How wonderful; wish I was in NY for this exhibition of such genius splendor.

  14. Dan Nielsen says:
    May 3, 2011 at 10:42 pm

    I love you McQueen.
    Some fantabulous stuff here.
    It’s only fitting someone so amazing could have died so young i suppose :/

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  15. Xanax says:
    May 4, 2011 at 12:15 am

    His designs are truly works of art. Impressive and deeply inspirational.

  16. GP says:
    May 4, 2011 at 4:17 am

    I am so going to NY to see this!!1

  17. elana says:
    May 4, 2011 at 9:28 am

    I got chills seeing these pictures

  18. Michelle Aristocrat says:
    May 4, 2011 at 9:43 am

    Such a great honor to see his work @ the MET.

  19. martha says:
    May 4, 2011 at 10:03 am

    FANTASTIC!!

  20. CasadeModa says:
    May 5, 2011 at 10:21 am

    eterno e belo… insperador

  21. vladi fernandes says:
    May 5, 2011 at 10:27 am

    genial…

  22. Greg J says:
    May 5, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    This is Beyond amazing,Great work Alexander McQueen 🙂

  23. adrian says:
    May 7, 2011 at 10:23 am

    wow wow wow

  24. Maar says:
    May 7, 2011 at 1:02 pm

    breath taking..

  25. nayriane says:
    May 7, 2011 at 2:39 pm

    simply amazing

  26. miss coco says:
    May 8, 2011 at 5:03 am

    不错的主题。

  27. Derek says:
    May 8, 2011 at 12:01 pm

    I love seeing this its so different in person. He was so dedicated to his work, romantic and timeless. he will be missed. The MET did a great job be sure to see it if you can.

  28. Selah Amen. says:
    May 9, 2011 at 9:40 am

    The title “savage beauty” does not illustrate the essence of McQueen, if this is what this homage is intended to explore!!!!!!

  29. Hernando Vargas says:
    May 9, 2011 at 11:37 am

    Hola. Acabo de regresar de NEW YORK. He sido admirador del trabajo de Macqeen. Vivir en Bogota significa estar a solo 6 horas en vuelo directo a New York, no podia perder esta oportunidad. valio la pena. Yo trabajo en el medio de la moda, Como docente y como modisto y esta exposicion me ha renovado porque me ha hecho reflexionar. Como quisiera que todas las personas conocieran el trabajo de la moda para que entendieran las historias que son creadas para poderlas contar a traves de los desfile. MACQUEEN MACQUEEN PAZ EN SU TUMBA.

  30. loupa says:
    May 10, 2011 at 8:14 am

    GOD SAVE MCQUEEN!!!!!

  31. Vera says:
    May 11, 2011 at 1:41 am

    Smart is the new sexy !

  32. Olamide silver says:
    May 11, 2011 at 6:13 pm

    I luv ðesigns.i wil lik 2 walk on d plat form cos i am an idol model.pls i need help to furfile my promise.i need some one to help mmmm.

  33. Ahols says:
    July 3, 2011 at 11:31 pm

    是很美。

  34. Seinfeldted says:
    September 26, 2011 at 9:55 pm

    insane exhibit!!! WOW

    Hey everyone, please check out ANDREW MUKAMAL’s Video on SAVAGE BEAUTY – Today’s Look Episode #2 – http://andrewmukamal.com/todayslook/episode-3 thanks!

  35. myffel says:
    January 7, 2012 at 9:46 pm

    我只能说我被震撼到了，至于美不美，这不是一种让我感觉舒服的美，正如主题savage beauty，整个系列很野性

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