Fashion as art alexander mcqueen 17 march 1969 11 february 2010 was an icon in the fashion industry. Andrew bolton, curator of savage beauty, began his exploration of mcqueen s work by looking at a tattoo on the designers upper right arm. 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. Savage beauty, a retrospective of mcqueen s groundbreaking work, opens at londons victoria and albert museum after its recordbreaking run at the metropolitan. Hardcover, clothbound book, titled alexander mcqueen.
Alexander mcqueen, right, was a controversial figures whose catwalk shows had references to fetish and bondage. This book explores the style, technique and approach, as well as the importance of the artists accomplishments. 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. Alexander mcqueen british, 19692010 was one of the most influential, imaginative, and provocative designers of his generation. Marc hom savage beauty has been reworked to place more emphasis on london. Savage beauty by andrew bolton, harold koda, tim blanks, susannah frankel isbn. The metropolitan museum of art and yale university press isbn. 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. And leave with the book as a reminder of what youve seen. This book also focuses on the highly sophisticated narrative structures found in mcqueens collections and in his astonishing and extravagant runway. Savage beauty is a comprehensive overview of mcqueen s career that was released in tandem with the metropolitan museum of arts exhibition on the late designer. A few years ago during my study times in milan jen gave me an extremely inspiring book savage beauty by andrew bolton as a present. Left, a mcqueen feathered dress as featured in the new book, savage.
Alexander mcqueen, tartan and tulle, a bit goth, a bit peasant. We are not accepting holds on physical books and dvds while the libraries are closed. 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. Bolton starts of by sharing his take on the wildly talented alexander mcqueen a take that is a bit too scholarly and pretentious. Accompanying the metropolitan museum of arts landmark exhibition, alexander mcqueen. The hardcover book spans mcqueen s fashion career, from the savile row apprenticeship that started it all to the creation of an international design house that would. Buy this exquisite coffee table book about the celebrated british fashion designer, alexander mcqueen. Alexander mcqueen 17 march 1969 11 february 2010 was an icon in the fashion industry.
Alexander mcqueen, widows of culloden, autumnwinter 200620. Finalist for the 2011 foreword book of the year award in the art category. Savage beauty published by the metropolitan museum of art in 2011, released in conjunction with an exhibition at the metropolitan museum of art, highlighting the creativity and originality of the designer. Sorry for the video low quality please watch it in 720p for better results for more information about the book and where to buy it, click here. Savage beauty provides an indepth look at one of britains most brilliant. The exquisitely designed companion book to the mets 2011 landmark exhibition, which explores m cqueen s career, working methods, and the complex psyche behind his dramatic creations. Arguably the most influential, imaginative, and provocative desi. This is an absolute must have for any alexander mcqueen fan.
Savage beauty is as good as it gets when it comes to offerings in this genre. Savage beauty, organized by the costume institute, celebrates the late alexander mcqueen s extraordinary contributions to fashion. Alexander mcqueen british, dress voss, springsummer 2001 red and black ostrich feathers and glass medical slides painted red. Alexander mcqueen savage beauty alexander mcqueen wild beauty by lillian guerra jan 1, 2000. Savage beauty valerie steele valerie steele is director and chief curator of the museum at the fashion institute of technology, where she has organized more than twenty exhibitions. From his postgraduate collection of 1992 to his final runway. Savage beauty book which accompanies the metropolitan museum of art exhibition. Savage beauty from the worlds largest community of readers. This is one book i definitely prefer not on my nook. The exhibition featured approximately one hundred ensembles and seventy accessories from mr.
A superglossy and utterly gorgeous coffee table tome, alexander mcqueen. It features his most iconic and radical designs, revealing how mcqueen adapted and combined the fundamentals of savile row tailoring, the specialized techniques of. The alexander mcqueen show and its catalog define the. Alexander mcqueen 19692010 was one of the most influential, imaginative, and provocative designers of his generation. 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. The exhibit was extremely popular in new york city and resulted in what was then record attendance for the museum. Published to coincide with an exhibition at the metropolitan museum of art organized by the costume institute, this stunning book includes a preface by andrew. Savage beauty in the notions department on page 16. Savage beauty par andrew bolton editeur yale university press librairie decitre.
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 originality of a designer who. So if youre quaking with fear about whats going to become of us booksellers in the 21st century, you could do much worse than catching the savage beauty show at the met. Alexander mcqueen savage beauty alexander mcqueen wild beauty spanish paperback january 1, 2000. Savage beauty book out on april 30th arrogance is bliss. Laurence mackin, irish times many books will come dedicated to his genius, but savage beauty will remain a beacon. It features his most iconic and radical designs, revealing how mcqueen adapted and combined the fundamentals of savile row tailoring, the specialized. The exhibition is made possible by alexander mcqueen. Filled with detailed info and captivating photographs. The exhibition is in partnership with swarovski, supported by american express and made possible with the cooperation of alexander mcqueen. Savage beauty examines the full breadth of the designers career, from the start of his fledgling.
Published to coincide with an exhibition at the metropolitan museum of art, this is the definitive volume on designer lee alexander mcqueen. Savage beauty examines his career from the very beginning to its tragic end. Savage beauty by bolton, andrew and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Vivienne westwood designs punk costumes for vienna. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Buy alexander mcqueen savage beauty book online at low. Beautifully presented, page after page with fabulous pics, the holographic style cover is amazing. Savage beauty exhibition, the metropolitan museum of art.
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