Alexander McQueen

Born on March 17, 1969, in London, England, Alexander McQueen came last in a line of six children. He lived with his siblings and parents, a taxi driver and a social service teacher, in Stratford where McQueen used his formative years making dresses for his three younger sisters. His love for designing clothes had begun, and it wasn’t long after, at a young age, that he made known his desire to become a fashion designer. At 16, McQueen left school for an apprenticeship with Anderson & Sheppard, tailors on the infamous Savile Row in central London. Savile Row, known for both modern and traditional “bespoke” tailoring that fits clothes to each individual’s specifications, was also the location of McQueen’s second apprenticeship position, at Gieves and Hawkes. There, McQueen further honed his clothes-altering skill set before going on to work for costume supplier Angels & Bermans, where he learned the type of razor sharp tailoring that would later become his signature. This combined tailoring experience in his youth gained McQueen a reputation for being able to cut a garment to fit with artful precision. Even in these early years, his talent was well-known enough to gain him high-end clientele that included Mikhail Gorbachev and Prince Charles. When he was 20 years old, McQueen became employed by Japanese fashion designer Koji Tatsuno, whom he worked with for a year before venturing to Milan, Italy to become assistant to designer Romeo Gigli. McQueen then returned to London and entered the Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, obtaining a master’s degree in fashion design. McQueen’s entire MA collection was bought by acclaimed stylist Isabella Blow. It was Blow who had the idea of using only McQueen’s first name, Alexander, to help his star rise in the fashion world. After graduation, McQueen moved to Hoxton Square and created his second collection. During his twenties, McQueen met and befriended Katy England, an innovative and groundbreaking stylist of the time. Around this time McQueen also designed David Bowie’s wardrobes for his 1996-1997 tours, including the famous Union Jack coat Bowie sported on his Earthling album cover. Icelandic singer Björk, an eclectic artist who found kinship in McQueen’s work, asked McQueen to design the cover of her 1997 album, Homogenic; she also asked him to direct the music video for one of the songs, “Alarm Call.” McQueen’s designs for the idiosyncratic singer would later include the topless and partially body-piercing dress that she wore in her 2001 “Pagan Poetry” music video. Among the artists that McQueen worked with was French ballet dancer Sylvie Guillem, whom he collaborated with when designing the wardrobe for “Eonnagata,” a theatrical production directed by Robert Lepage. The 2008 documentary “Sylvie Guillem: On the Edge” chronicles the creation of this show from start to finish, including a cameo by McQueen, where he plays himself as fashion designer. Dubbed the “hooligan of English fashion” for his evocative early runway collections, McQueen created designs for this period that included his famous low-rise “bumster” trousers—aptly named because they revealed the topmost part of a woman’s bottom. His influence on the design trends included this rising interest in wearing bumsters and other low-rise pants, as well as starting the popularity of using skulls as a fashion statement. This latter trend included a spark of McQueen scarves, with their signature skull prints. Known for their mixture of fantasy and rebellion, McQueen’s unconventional runway shows included McQueen’s controversial and much-talked-about “Highland Rape” collection, which featured dark and violent images imagined from Scottish history. McQueen then continued with the recreation of a shipwreck for his spring 2003 collection, a human chess game on a life-sized chess board for the spring collection of 2005, and a hologram of supermodel Kate Moss adorned with tiers of ruffled fabric in the autumn of 2006 show. It was this combination of raw energy and melancholy, mixed with the latest technology of the time, which made McQueen’s fashion shows both surprising and memorable.
44 items
    1. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Resin Knuckle Clutch Pale BlueALEXANDER MCQUEEN Resin Knuckle Clutch Pale Blue

      Alexander McQueen Resin Knuckle Clutch Pale Blue

      Condition: Excellent

      $850

    2. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Patent Skull Lock Envelope Clutch PinkALEXANDER MCQUEEN Patent Skull Lock Envelope Clutch Pink

      Alexander McQueen Patent Skull Lock Envelope Clutch Pink

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $325

    3. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Lambskin Pleated Skull Small Chain Crossbody Bag FuchsiaALEXANDER MCQUEEN Lambskin Pleated Skull Small Chain Crossbody Bag Fuchsia

      Alexander McQueen Lambskin Pleated Skull Small Chain Crossbody Bag Fuchsia

      Condition: Excellent

      $595

    4. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Pebbled Calfskin Large Skull Padlock Zip Around Tote Blush PinkALEXANDER MCQUEEN Pebbled Calfskin Large Skull Padlock Zip Around Tote Blush Pink

      Alexander McQueen Pebbled Calfskin Large Skull Padlock Zip Around Tote Blush Pink

      Condition: Excellent

      $595

    5. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Mini Curve Bucket Bag Light PurpleALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Mini Curve Bucket Bag Light Purple

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Mini Curve Bucket Bag Light Purple

      Condition: Excellent

      $250

    6. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Smooth Calfskin Four Ring Knuckle Crossbody Bag WhiteALEXANDER MCQUEEN Smooth Calfskin Four Ring Knuckle Crossbody Bag White

      Alexander McQueen Smooth Calfskin Four Ring Knuckle Crossbody Bag White

      Condition: Excellent

      $950

    7. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Patent Jeweled Satchel BlackALEXANDER MCQUEEN Patent Jeweled Satchel Black

      Alexander McQueen Patent Jeweled Satchel Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,150

    8. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Pebbled Calfskin Mini Skull Padlock Zip Around Tote BlackALEXANDER MCQUEEN Pebbled Calfskin Mini Skull Padlock Zip Around Tote Black

      Alexander McQueen Pebbled Calfskin Mini Skull Padlock Zip Around Tote Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $575

    9. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Skull Mini Crossbody Bag CoralALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Skull Mini Crossbody Bag Coral

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Skull Mini Crossbody Bag Coral

      Condition: Excellent

      $595

    10. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Mini Curve Bucket Bag  LilacALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Mini Curve Bucket Bag  Lilac

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Mini Curve Bucket Bag Lilac

      Condition: Excellent

      $495

    11. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Resin Knuckle Clutch PinkALEXANDER MCQUEEN Resin Knuckle Clutch Pink

      Alexander McQueen Resin Knuckle Clutch Pink

      Condition: Excellent

      $895

    12. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Quilted Small The Seal Chain Crossbody Bag BlackALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Quilted Small The Seal Chain Crossbody Bag Black

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Quilted Small The Seal Chain Crossbody Bag Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $895

    13. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Shiny Crocodile Embossed Jeweled Satchel BlackALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Shiny Crocodile Embossed Jeweled Satchel Black

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Shiny Crocodile Embossed Jeweled Satchel Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,295

    14. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Graned Lambskin Mini T-Bar Bag Venus PinkALEXANDER MCQUEEN Graned Lambskin Mini T-Bar Bag Venus Pink

      Alexander McQueen Graned Lambskin Mini T-Bar Bag Venus Pink

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,250

    15. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Skull Mini Crossbody Bag WhiteALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Skull Mini Crossbody Bag White

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Skull Mini Crossbody Bag White

      Condition: Excellent

      $725

    16. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Nylon Mini Bundle BlackALEXANDER MCQUEEN Nylon Mini Bundle Black

      Alexander McQueen Nylon Mini Bundle Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $375

    17. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin The Soft Curve Drawstring Bag BlueALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin The Soft Curve Drawstring Bag Blue

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin The Soft Curve Drawstring Bag Blue

      Condition: Excellent

      $950

    18. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Silk Chiffon Skull Scarf Rose BlackALEXANDER MCQUEEN Silk Chiffon Skull Scarf Rose Black

      Alexander McQueen Silk Chiffon Skull Scarf Rose Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $250

    19. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Insignia Pouch BlackALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Insignia Pouch Black

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Insignia Pouch Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $395$375

    20. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Knuckle Crossbody BlackALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Knuckle Crossbody Black

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Knuckle Crossbody Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $995$945

    21. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Box Shoulder Bag 16 White BoneALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Box Shoulder Bag 16 White Bone

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Box Shoulder Bag 16 White Bone

      Condition: Excellent

      $695$660

    22. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Insignia Pouch RedALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Insignia Pouch Red

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Insignia Pouch Red

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $350$330

    23. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Patent Mini Jeweled Knuckle Satchel BlackALEXANDER MCQUEEN Patent Mini Jeweled Knuckle Satchel Black

      Alexander McQueen Patent Mini Jeweled Knuckle Satchel Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,195$1,135

    24. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Silk Chiffon Skull Scarf Black IvoryALEXANDER MCQUEEN Silk Chiffon Skull Scarf Black Ivory

      Alexander McQueen Silk Chiffon Skull Scarf Black Ivory

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $195$185

    25. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Silk Chiffon Skull Scarf Ivory BlackALEXANDER MCQUEEN Silk Chiffon Skull Scarf Ivory Black

      Alexander McQueen Silk Chiffon Skull Scarf Ivory Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $150$140

    26. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Himalayan Crocodile Embossed Jeweled Satchel Light PinkALEXANDER MCQUEEN Himalayan Crocodile Embossed Jeweled Satchel Light Pink

      Alexander McQueen Himalayan Crocodile Embossed Jeweled Satchel Light Pink

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,150$1,090

    27. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Studded Wallet on Chain BlackALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Studded Wallet on Chain Black

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Studded Wallet on Chain Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $450$405

    28. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Shiny Crocodile Embossed Jeweled Satchel BlackALEXANDER MCQUEEN Shiny Crocodile Embossed Jeweled Satchel Black

      Alexander McQueen Shiny Crocodile Embossed Jeweled Satchel Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,495$1,345

    29. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Logo Zip Wristlet Pouch Black Deep RedALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Logo Zip Wristlet Pouch Black Deep Red

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Logo Zip Wristlet Pouch Black Deep Red

      Condition: Excellent

      $375$335

    30. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Polyurethane Mini Jeweled Knuckle Satchel CoralALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Polyurethane Mini Jeweled Knuckle Satchel Coral

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Polyurethane Mini Jeweled Knuckle Satchel Coral

      Condition: Excellent

      $895$805

    31. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Small Skull Padlock Zip Around Tote Baby PinkALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Small Skull Padlock Zip Around Tote Baby Pink

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Small Skull Padlock Zip Around Tote Baby Pink

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $395$355

    32. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Coated Canvas Logo Shopper Tote BlackALEXANDER MCQUEEN Coated Canvas Logo Shopper Tote Black

      Alexander McQueen Coated Canvas Logo Shopper Tote Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $550$495

    33. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Patent Jeweled Satchel BlackALEXANDER MCQUEEN Patent Jeweled Satchel Black

      Alexander McQueen Patent Jeweled Satchel Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,250$1,125

    34. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Shiny Crocodile Embossed Jeweled Satchel PinkALEXANDER MCQUEEN Shiny Crocodile Embossed Jeweled Satchel Pink

      Alexander McQueen Shiny Crocodile Embossed Jeweled Satchel Pink

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,125$1,010

    35. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Polyurethane Mini Jeweled Knuckle Satchel Clear WhiteALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Polyurethane Mini Jeweled Knuckle Satchel Clear White

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Polyurethane Mini Jeweled Knuckle Satchel Clear White

      Condition: Excellent

      $895$805

    36. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Mini Curve Bucket Bag GreenALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Mini Curve Bucket Bag Green

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Mini Curve Bucket Bag Green

      Condition: Excellent

      $695$625

    37. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Patent Crocodile Embossed Skull Card Holder NavyALEXANDER MCQUEEN Patent Crocodile Embossed Skull Card Holder Navy

      Alexander McQueen Patent Crocodile Embossed Skull Card Holder Navy

      Condition: Excellent

      $295$265

    38. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Nylon Skull Small Crossbody Bag BlackALEXANDER MCQUEEN Nylon Skull Small Crossbody Bag Black

      Alexander McQueen Nylon Skull Small Crossbody Bag Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $550$495

    39. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Knuckle Shoulder Bag BlackALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Knuckle Shoulder Bag Black

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Knuckle Shoulder Bag Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $995$895

    40. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Mini Curve Bucket Bag TanALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Mini Curve Bucket Bag Tan

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Mini Curve Bucket Bag Tan

      Condition: Excellent

      $795$635

    41. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Knuckle Crossbody BlackALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Knuckle Crossbody Black

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Knuckle Crossbody Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $995$795

    42. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Nappa Laser-Cut Skull Box Chain Clutch Nude WhiteALEXANDER MCQUEEN Nappa Laser-Cut Skull Box Chain Clutch Nude White

      Alexander McQueen Nappa Laser-Cut Skull Box Chain Clutch Nude White

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $550$440

    43. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Pebbled Calfskin Small Skull Padlock Zip Around Tote Blush PinkALEXANDER MCQUEEN Pebbled Calfskin Small Skull Padlock Zip Around Tote Blush Pink

      Alexander McQueen Pebbled Calfskin Small Skull Padlock Zip Around Tote Blush Pink

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $425$320

    44. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Box Shoulder Bag 16 White BoneALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Box Shoulder Bag 16 White Bone

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Box Shoulder Bag 16 White Bone

      Condition: Excellent

      $650$485

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