Well, today I was messing around with some stuff about Alexander McQueen, you know, the fashion guy. And it got me thinking about his models and how he used them in his shows. So, I started digging into his past collections, particularly the Spring/Summer 1999 one, just to see how he did things back then.
First off, I dived into some old articles and found out that McQueen passed away in 2010. Man, time flies. There was this retrospective show, Savage Beauty, that people were talking about, which got me even more curious. I wanted to experience how his early shows looked, so I found out that his first professional show was in 1993, the Spring/Summer 1994’s Nihilism collection, held at the Bluebird Garage in Chelsea. I can only imagine the buzz around that.
I went through a bunch of photos and videos from the ’99 collection. I learned that McQueen was all about mixing the old with the new, tradition with rebellion. He had these “Bumster” trousers, sharp frock coats, and a bunch of shredded lace and leather. He broke fashion rules and that’s what made him unique.
Then I watched some clips of the models walking in those outfits. The way they moved, the expressions on their faces—it was all part of the story he was telling. It was not just about the clothes, but about the whole atmosphere he created. I could see why he was known for his shock tactics, it was all about making a statement, you know?
- Started by looking up Alexander McQueen’s background and his Spring/Summer 1999 collection.
- Read articles about his passing in 2010 and the Savage Beauty retrospective.
- Explored his first professional show, the Spring/Summer 1994’s Nihilism collection.
- Studied photos and videos, focusing on how he used “Bumster” trousers, sharp frock coats, and shredded fabrics.
- Observed the models in the videos, noting their movements and expressions as part of McQueen’s storytelling.
My Impression
In the end, I realized that McQueen’s models weren’t just there to show off clothes. They were like actors in his play, each one playing a role that added to the drama and the message of his collections. It was all pretty intense and super interesting. It made me appreciate fashion as more than just clothes—it’s like an art form, a way to tell stories and provoke thoughts. It also inspired me a lot. I really want to make something to commemorate Alexander McQueen.
