Savage Beauty!

Hello dolls!! How is your week going!?! Well, I hope, it's been wonderful so far. Recently, I was contacted by Caitlin from Farfetch asking if I would like to share these Alexander McQueen illustrations with all of you, of course I couldn't say no, with Alexander McQueen being one of my favourite designers. These illustrations run through 10 of Alexander's most ground breaking shows, anyone who loves fashion will recognize them straight away and what an impact they had on the fashion world. These are especially great to share with the run up to the V&A exhibition - Savage Beauty that is coming up in London. 

As you can see below, these are quite something to see, I can't help but be drawn into another world as McQueen had such a talent for doing - shaking things up & giving the unexpected. When I think of art as fashion and fashion as art, he is one of the first to come to mind. I always enjoyed that he wasn't afraid to ruffle some feathers and pave his own path instead of following along like everyone else. 

His art work dripped of drama and oozed dark decadence, shocking yet so intensely beautiful, you couldn't take your eyes off them. I'm happy that I was alive in time to be transfixed with his amazing talent...though very sad he is no longer with us. But, I believe his spirit and heart live on through these creations & if you happen to be lucky enough to be in London at the time of this spectacular event, please go and be entranced with them in the flesh, I would love more than anything to see them...maybe one day!! Click the picture to see it larger - I can't pick a favourite as I love them all & take something different from each. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do dolls, have a great weekend!

Loves & Loves
xoxoxoxox

{Collection Run-down of the Illustrated pictures}

Autumn/Winter 1995 season - where this controversial collection is considered his breath-through, pushing the boundaries with a visual representation of England devouring Scotland's resources. 

Spring/Summer '98 Untitled (Golden Shower - the name was scrapped after his sponsor raised objections) Presented at a bus depot in Victoria, the rain poured in through the ceiling onto the catwalk. The ribcage corset - cast from human skeleton, remains one of his most iconic pieces today!

Spring/Summer '99 No.13. McQueen emphasised Fashion as an art form. The climax of the show was Supermodel Shalom Harlow being spray painted live by two mechanical robots whilst turning on a revolving platform.

Spring/Summer 2001 - the Voss Asylum show was one of the most famous catwalk shows in history, Alexander started the show an hour late, so the audience were forced to look at their own reflections for an hour, this served as the focal point of the show.

Spring/Summer 2005 - 'It's Only A Game' Here Alexander turned the runway into one giant game chess, the models took their place on his futuristic chessboard and represented a piece to bring the game to life.

Autumn/Winter 2006 - 'Widows of Culloden' inspired heavily by his families Scottish roots, there were bagpipes and lots of tartan. Maybe best remembered by the ever haunting hologram video of Kate Moss that closed the show.

Spring/Summer 2008 - 'La Dame Bleue' Alexander gave a wonderful tribute to his dear friend and incredible talent Isabella Blow, who had died the year before. Inspired by her personal wardrobe and on the catwalk, the models walked through a huge set of metal angel's wings.

Autumn/Winter 2009 - 'The Horn of Plenty' This proved to be his most ambitious and extravagant projects. The runway was a scrapyard of props from previous shows and the models wore bold statement pieces with clown-like faces as they took to the stage.

Spring/Summer 2010 - 'Plato's Atlantis' This depicted an apocalyptic world after an ecological meltdown. Robotic arms flew up and down the runway while recording a live stream. The models walked in armadillo shoes whilst Lady Gaga's Bad Romance played.  

Autumn/Winter 2010 - 'Untitled' At the time of his suicide, McQueen was putting together finishing touches to this collection. It was presented privately in Paris to the same soundtrack that McQueen had listened to while he worked on his elaborate creations, the show's notes read: "Each Piece is Unique, As was he"

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