Saturday, April 23, 2011

At the Met: Alexander McQueen Exhibit

If you are in NYC area between May 4 to July 31, make sure you check out an upcoming exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art -- "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty." It features over 100 ensembles and 70 accessories from the designer's career that spanned 19 years.

The Met's exhibition follows themes —such as Gothic design, exoticism and nationalism—and silhouettes that recurred in Mr. McQueen's collections. "He loved clothes that referenced history and idealized the female form," said Mr. Bolton.

Most designs are high concepts but celebrities like Lady Gaga and Sarah Jessica Parker have walked the runways rocking McQueen's most notorious outfits.

Check out  Vogue UK for a full preview.

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  1. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Luckily, I will be in New York City during this period when I go home for a few days! This looks like it'll be a great exhibit with outrageous pieces reminiscent of Lady Gaga's crazy costumes. I love that all of the dresses are so extreme yet sophisticated at the same time. A lot of McQueen's pieces look more like art than actual pieces of clothing. The intricate designs and attention to detail will make these pieces worthwhile to check out. I will definitely be adding this to my calendar and making a stop at the Met when I'm in New York.

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