"Aware: Art Fashion Identity" Or the Construction of the Self Through Clothing

Fashion Ad Flashback: 2002 Alexander McQueen Ad Starring Tatiana UrinaBrand: Alexander McQueen Year: 2002 Model: Tatiana Urina Photographer: Steven Klein One of Alexander McQueen's first ad campaigns was shot by superstar fashion photographer, Steven Klein, and starred Russian model, Tatiana Urina. Dark and mysterious, the fall 2002 ads were a perfect...

Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2012 the elegantly sinister McQueen man that "Lee" McQueen envisioned him to be. (And it should be) However, the two visions do meet when we see the menacing nature of the McQueen man rearing its head in a few pieces like a flaming suit and a floral 3/4 sleeve coat worn by Jaco Van Den Hoven....

Running With Heels " ALEXANDER McQUEEN: Costume Institute Exhibit Under Creative Director Sarah Burton this amazing tribute to the brand's founder and creative genius could not be more timely, with 100 ensembles and70 accessories on show in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's stunning tribute entitled, Alexander McQueen: Savage Garden . Eerie and...

Alexander McQueen: Complete Runway Retrospective (1994 - 2010)On February 11, 2010, just days before the start of London Fashion Week, the fashion world was devastated by the news of the death of avant-garde fashion designer (Lee) Alexander McQueen. Instantly headlines around the globe explained that one of Britain's most successful fashion designers was...

Kate Moss wears Alexander McQueen iconic dress in Harper's BazaarMcQueen in the May issue of Harper's Bazaar UK, reprising the role she once played as a hologram at the end of the designer's 2006 runway show. She dons the ruffled organza dress she wore while an image of her was projected for catwalk watchers. See video of that below. Her homage is tied...

McQ Alexander McQueen – Private Order Sandra's ClosetOwn a piece of fashion history with McQ Alexander McQueen's debut runway collection, available for private order only for two more days. Sarah Burton's debut collection of sculptured dresses and refined military silhouettes is dramatic and darkly glamorous. Burgundy and green, the two...

Fashion for Thought: "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty"Alexander McQueen Fall 2010 Next summer, the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute will display " Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty ," a retrospective of the late designer's work. The exhibition begins with the annual Costume Institute Gala on May 2. Gala chairs include:...

Alexander McQueen Trendy Totes 2011 Alexander McQueen Faithful metallic-leather tote Alexander McQueen Faithful metallic-leather tote Accent simple denim looks with Alexander McQueen's beautiful metallic tote. Loved for his show-stopping collections and rebellious runway shows, the late Alexander McQueen created beautiful,...

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012 - Alexander McQueen Fashion Week for days now, so sorry that these are a little bit late to the party. In my (humble) opinion, the Paris Fashion Week shows have put the other global fashion week collections in the shade. There are so many PFW catwalk shows I'd love to feature, but I have to start with Alexander...

Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty " R A W SHOES BLOGFrom May 4 until July 31,2011 the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute will showcase Alexander McQueen's iconic fashion collections. The collection will be located on the museum's second-floor Cantor Galleries and will feature 100 ensembles and 70 accessories from his 19-year career....

Michelle Obama's ‘razzle-dazzle' Alexander McQueen ball gown McQueen's house claim? The British Fashion Council has awarded the designer Outstanding Achievement in Fashion latest news McQueen receives posthumous award By Katie Dailey | Posted: Mon 06 Dec 2010 The British Fashion Awards, to be held tomorrow, will present an Outstanding Achievement in...

Model Watch: Kelli Lumi Despite having walked for endless amounts of celebrated designers: Alexander McQueen, Yohji Yamamoto, John Galliano and many more; Kelli is still yet to show her face to the fashion world in print! All we can do is hope to see more of her throughout the coming season and if not, we're sure to...

Fashion's finest fete Alexander McQueen – USA TodayUSA Today Fashion's finest fete Alexander McQueen USA Today Extreme fashion : Even the high-profile guests were marveling at each other's over-the-top duds. "It's like the Oscars of fashion ," said Kruger, who was escorted and dressed by Jason Wu (boyfriend Joshua Jackson was also on hand)....

Alexander McQueen Peep-Toe Skull Pumps passing of the late Alexander McQueen, I was really in a state of dishevelment an bewilderment along with the entire rest of the fashion world. I was unaware if McQueen's brand would continue, and if it did, if his predecessor would be able to keep the integrity of the amazing fashion label...

Hot! Or Hmm...: "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" 2011 Costume Institute Gala At The Metropolitan Museum Of ArtTonight models, editors, and members of the entertainment industry gathered for one of the premiere fashion events of the year: the Costume Institute Gala At The Metropolitan Museum Of Art. This year's festivities paid tribute to Alexander McQueen, the cutting edge British designer who...

Harvey Nichols shows Alexander McQueen to coincide with Costume Institute exhibition There are also pieces from autumn–winter 2008–9, a collection in which McQueen was inspired by a 600-year-old elm tree in his garden. 'I cannot wait to see our customers' reactions when they see these pieces of art on display,' says Wardley. 'Alexander McQueen was a creative genius, visionary...

Coco Rocha Wants to Wear Over the Top Alexander McQueen to the MetTonight marks the annual Met Costume Institute Gala, with a special tribute to the celebrated late designer Alexander McQueen. And as with every year, the choice of which dress to wear is of the utmost importance. This year, Coco Rocha had a very specific request in mind, but she had some...

Celebrities, fashion world honor Alexander McQueen at 2011 Met GalaThe Metropolitan Museum of Art hosted its annual Costume Institute benefit Monday night, an event that's been called Oscar Night for the fashion community. The event marks the opening of "Savage Beauty," an exhibit that pays homage to Alexander McQueen's iconic designs, reported The Wall...

Photos: "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" Exhibitionat The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty Dates: May 4, 2011–July 31, 2011 Location: Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Exhibition Hall, 2nd floor The exhibition, organized by The Costume Institute, will celebrate the late Alexander McQueen's extraordinary...

Alexander McQueen Plato's Atlantis fashion filmcom streamed Alexander McQueen's Spring/Summer 2010 presentation, Plato's Atlantis, live from Paris. The full-length show video is presented here, alongside an exclusive interview with the designer himself and the presentation's unique opening fashion film by Alexander McQueen, Nick Knight and...

Alexander McQueen as a piece of art, thanks to Neiman Marcus and The Art of FashionAlexander McQueen as a piece of art, thanks to Neiman Marcus and The Art of Fashion Neiman Marcus is displaying some of our favourite pieces from autumn winter 2012 collections just as they should be shown, as works of art. Neiman's appointed Erik Madigan Heck to photograph The Art of...

Alexander McQueen Flared Barnacle-Intarsia DressOwn the night and look your best wearing the Flared Barnacle-Intarsia Dress from Alexander McQueen. This has a pink, musky and beige interweave rayon-merge, flicker miniskirt, and it basically slithers on. This garb is going to make you stand out from the rest. This attire is a must-have...

Aesthetica December/January Issue out Today In art, Aware: Art Fashion Identity opens at the Royal Academy and examines this multi-faceted relationship. We survey four contemporary Greek sculptors' works in conjunction with Greece's network of histories and recent economic climate. David Spiller renegotiates the label of Pop artist...

Fashion News: USA:Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty – a powerful exhibitionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art announced that the exhibition Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty, which closed last night at midnight, attracted 661,509 visitors during its run from May 4 to August 7, placing it among the Museum's top 10 most visited exhibitions. Joining other blockbusters on the...

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012: Alexander McQueenSarah Burton has become a household name since she designed Kate Middleton's wedding frock, but with her AW 2012 collection for Alexander McQueen she showed she was a fashion force to be reckoned with. Depicting the outlandish McQueen style, models clad in big fur creations, including puff...

Alexander McQueen Folk Medium ToteSatisfy your fashion cravings with the Alexander McQueen Folk Medium Tote. This tote bag is made of real leather and it has a feather cutout exterior with contrast colored background. It also has a front exterior zip pocket, whip stitched handles, a top zip closure, and an Alexander McQueen...

Sarah Burton is "glad" she agreed to take over as Alexander McQueen's creative directorSarah Burton is "glad" she agreed to take over as Alexander McQueen's creative director. The designer – who was given the coveted role following the tragic suicide of the label's founder Alexander McQueen in February 2010 – says she was initially unsure about doing the job, but looking back,...

Fashion | A walkthrough the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibit at the Met [Video]The "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" exhibit opened to rave reviews in New York City at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute with over 500, 000 people viewing the exhibit. If you are not one of the lucky 500,000 to see the otherworldly designs of McQueen up close then this...

Aware: Art Fashion Identity is the relationship between fashion and art. How fashion is an art form because fashion designers, like artists, express themselves through their works, their collections. These are collections that communicate their emotions, their thoughts and their dreams. Hence, I am thrilled by the...

Salma Hayek at Alexander McQueen, London extraordinary," the Mail Online quoted her as saying. Hayek also praised Alexander Mcqueen's creative director, Sarah Burton, saying that she had set the bar really high. "Sarah Burton set the bar really high – it makes me nervous it is so good. What is she going to do for McQueen now?...