Made in New York, NY.

Alexander McQueen | Savage Beauty

Name: Alexander McQueen | Savage Beauty
Brand: W.W. Norton
SKU: 9780300169782
Price: 50.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$50.00

Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty is a richly illustrated companion to the landmark Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition, exploring the designer’s fierce creativity and artistic vision. It traces McQueen’s evolution through thematic chapters that highlight his technical mastery, emotional depth, and provocative storytelling. Featuring striking photography and scholarly essays, the book offers an immersive look at how McQueen reshaped the boundaries of contemporary fashion.

Artist/Author/Editor

Andrew Bolton is the Wendy Yu Curator in Charge of the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
He’s best known for staging some of the most groundbreaking fashion exhibitions, including Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty and China: Through the Looking Glass.

Craftsmanship

The craftsmanship in Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty reflects McQueen’s extraordinary technical precision, combining centuries-old couture techniques with experimental, often unconventional materials. His garments reveal meticulous handwork—intricate embroidery, razor-sharp tailoring, and sculptural forms engineered with almost architectural rigor. Together, these elements showcase McQueen’s ability to merge artistry and technique, transforming fashion into emotionally charged, museum-worthy masterpieces.

Dimensions

Width 10" x Depth 1 x Height 13.5"

Addtional Information

Hardcover, 240 Pages

Alexander McQueen | Savage Beauty

$50.00