Celebrating the stunning creativity and originality of designer Alexander McQueen, who continuously questioned and challenged the demands of fashion.

Alexander McQueen is undoubtedly one of the most influential, imaginative, and provocative designers of his generation. Extending the conventions of fashion, he expressed ideas about race, class, sexuality, religion, and the environment.

The book "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" explores the full range of the designer's career, from the inception of his fledgling label to the successes of his globally recognized house in London. It includes his most iconic and radical designs, revealing how McQueen adapted and combined the fundamentals of Savile Row tailoring, the specialized techniques of haute couture, and technological innovation to achieve his distinctive aesthetic.

It also focuses on the highly developed narrative structures that underpin his collections and the extravagant fashion shows, with echoes of avant-garde installation and theatrical art.

Published to coincide with an exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art organized by the Costume Institute, this stunning book includes a foreword by Andrew Bolton, an introduction by Susannah Frankel, an interview of Tim Blanks with Sarah Burton, creative director of the house of Alexander McQueen, illuminated excerpts from the designer himself, provocative and fascinating new photography by acclaimed photographer Sølve Sundsbø, and a lenticular cover by Gary James McQueen.

Pages: 240, Year of Publication: 0531, Dimensions: 24.8x24.8cm