Five times Alexander McQueen made history in fashion
The great fashion maestro Alexander McQueen passed away eight years ago today. Born in Lewisham, London, McQueen quickly rose to fame with his talent and exquisite eye
Alexander McQueen may have been big on theatrical effects, but his work was not without substance.
He was only 16 when he cut his teeth at the renowned Savile Row men’s suit maker Gieves & Hawkes, an apprenticeship that no doubt lent great craftsmanship to his every design.
He was in the vanguard of British fashion in the early days, along with headlining names that are well known these days in the fashion field, such as make-up mogul Pat McGrath, fellow designer John Galliano, and fashion stylist Katy England. When he committed suicide in 2010, the world lamented the loss of a major talent.
Today, in honour of his memory, we look back on five of his most unforgettable moments in fashion.
1. By and large, fashion was a medium of expression for McQueen, whose creations have always explored polarising themes such as life and death, man and machine. His collections and showmanship always pushed the limits, cajoled, and shocked the fashion realm. From catwalk shows staged in the fringes of London to subversive designs, a gothic Victorianism always ran through the veins of his collections.
