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.
50 items
    1. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin The Curve Small Shoulder Bag TanALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin The Curve Small Shoulder Bag Tan

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin The Curve Small Shoulder Bag Tan

      Condition: Excellent

      $675

    2. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Skull Mini Crossbody Bag BeigeALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Skull Mini Crossbody Bag Beige

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Skull Mini Crossbody Bag Beige

      Condition: Excellent

      $650

    3. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Crocodile Embossed Calfskin The Short Story Shoulder Bag BlackALEXANDER MCQUEEN Crocodile Embossed Calfskin The Short Story Shoulder Bag Black

      Alexander McQueen Crocodile Embossed Calfskin The Short Story Shoulder Bag Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $795

    4. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Pebbled Calfskin Small Skull Padlock Zip Around Tote BlackALEXANDER MCQUEEN Pebbled Calfskin Small Skull Padlock Zip Around Tote Black

      Alexander McQueen Pebbled Calfskin Small Skull Padlock Zip Around Tote Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $550

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

      Alexander McQueen Silk Chiffon Skull Scarf Ivory Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $195

    6. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Metallic Faux Patent Large The Bow Bag SilverALEXANDER MCQUEEN Metallic Faux Patent Large The Bow Bag Silver

      Alexander McQueen Metallic Faux Patent Large The Bow Bag Silver

      Condition: Excellent

      $995

    7. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Pebbled Calfskin Small Skull Padlock Zip Around Tote RedALEXANDER MCQUEEN Pebbled Calfskin Small Skull Padlock Zip Around Tote Red

      Alexander McQueen Pebbled Calfskin Small Skull Padlock Zip Around Tote Red

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $350

    8. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Medium Twin Skull Chain Crossbody BlackALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Medium Twin Skull Chain Crossbody Black

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Medium Twin Skull Chain Crossbody Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $550

    9. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Quilted Graffiti Skull Small Chain Crossbody Bag BlackALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Quilted Graffiti Skull Small Chain Crossbody Bag Black

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Quilted Graffiti Skull Small Chain Crossbody Bag Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $995

    10. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Skull Continental Wallet BlueALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Skull Continental Wallet Blue

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Skull Continental Wallet Blue

      Condition: New

      $350

    11. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Silk Skull Scarf Pink RedALEXANDER MCQUEEN Silk Skull Scarf Pink Red

      Alexander McQueen Silk Skull Scarf Pink Red

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $150

    12. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN PVC Marble Skull Box Clutch Pink BlueALEXANDER MCQUEEN PVC Marble Skull Box Clutch Pink Blue

      Alexander McQueen PVC Marble Skull Box Clutch Pink Blue

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $895

    13. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Pebbled Calfskin Small Skull Padlock Zip Around Tote NavyALEXANDER MCQUEEN Pebbled Calfskin Small Skull Padlock Zip Around Tote Navy

      Alexander McQueen Pebbled Calfskin Small Skull Padlock Zip Around Tote Navy

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $495

    14. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Quilted Large The Bow Bag BlackALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Quilted Large The Bow Bag Black

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Quilted Large The Bow Bag Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,350

    15. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Skull Envelope Clutch PinkALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Skull Envelope Clutch Pink

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Skull Envelope Clutch Pink

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $350

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

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Knuckle Crossbody Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,295

    17. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Crystal Skull Mini Crossbody Bag Electric BlueALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Crystal Skull Mini Crossbody Bag Electric Blue

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Crystal Skull Mini Crossbody Bag Electric Blue

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $695

    18. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Crystal Pin Envelope Wallet On Chain PinkALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Crystal Pin Envelope Wallet On Chain Pink

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Crystal Pin Envelope Wallet On Chain Pink

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $425

    19. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Embellished Knuckle Flat Clutch Clutch BlackALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Embellished Knuckle Flat Clutch Clutch Black

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Embellished Knuckle Flat Clutch Clutch Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $795$755

    20. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Snakeskin Skull Box Clutch BrownALEXANDER MCQUEEN Snakeskin Skull Box Clutch Brown

      Alexander McQueen Snakeskin Skull Box Clutch Brown

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,350$1,280

    21. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin The Curve Mini Bucket Bag Pale GreyALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin The Curve Mini Bucket Bag Pale Grey

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin The Curve Mini Bucket Bag Pale Grey

      Condition: Excellent

      $495$470

    22. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Smooth Calfskin Micro The Four Ring Knuckle Chain Shoulder Bag BlackALEXANDER MCQUEEN Smooth Calfskin Micro The Four Ring Knuckle Chain Shoulder Bag Black

      Alexander McQueen Smooth Calfskin Micro The Four Ring Knuckle Chain Shoulder Bag Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $525$500

    23. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Metallic Calfskin The Curve Shoulder Bag GoldALEXANDER MCQUEEN Metallic Calfskin The Curve Shoulder Bag Gold

      Alexander McQueen Metallic Calfskin The Curve Shoulder Bag Gold

      Condition: Excellent

      $495$470

    24. 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: Shows Wear

      $595$565

    25. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Metallic Jeweled Mini Hobo Bag CopperALEXANDER MCQUEEN Metallic Jeweled Mini Hobo Bag Copper

      Alexander McQueen Metallic Jeweled Mini Hobo Bag Copper

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,250$1,185

    26. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Mini The Jeweled Hobo PinkALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Mini The Jeweled Hobo Pink

      Alexander McQueen ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Mini The Jeweled Hobo Pink

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,295$1,165

    27. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Knuckle Flat Clutch Light BlueALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Knuckle Flat Clutch Light Blue

      Alexander McQueen ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Knuckle Flat Clutch Light Blue

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,175$1,055

    28. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin The Peak Mini Chain Bag New PinkALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin The Peak Mini Chain Bag New Pink

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin The Peak Mini Chain Bag New Pink

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,100$990

    29. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Snakeskin Poppy Cage Knuckle Box Clutch BlackALEXANDER MCQUEEN Snakeskin Poppy Cage Knuckle Box Clutch Black

      Alexander McQueen Snakeskin Poppy Cage Knuckle Box Clutch Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,225$1,100

    30. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Graffiti Card Key Pouch Black WhiteALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Graffiti Card Key Pouch Black White

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Graffiti Card Key Pouch Black White

      Condition: Excellent

      $250$225

    31. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Knuckle Flat Clutch BlackALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Knuckle Flat Clutch Black

      Alexander McQueen ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Knuckle Flat Clutch Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,295$1,165

    32. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Knuckle Shoulder Bag GreenALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Knuckle Shoulder Bag Green

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Knuckle Shoulder Bag Green

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,140$1,025

    33. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Crocodile Stamped Cage Case BlackALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Crocodile Stamped Cage Case Black

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Crocodile Stamped Cage Case Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $450$405

    34. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin The Curve Small Shoulder Bag SageALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin The Curve Small Shoulder Bag Sage

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin The Curve Small Shoulder Bag Sage

      Condition: Excellent

      $825$740

    35. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Curve Bucket Bag Black WhiteALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Curve Bucket Bag Black White

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Curve Bucket Bag Black White

      Condition: Excellent

      $635

    36. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Silk Chiffon Leopard Skull Scarf RedALEXANDER MCQUEEN Silk Chiffon Leopard Skull Scarf Red

      Alexander McQueen Silk Chiffon Leopard Skull Scarf Red

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $195$175

    37. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Silk Chiffon Skull Scarf Black YellowALEXANDER MCQUEEN Silk Chiffon Skull Scarf Black Yellow

      Alexander McQueen Silk Chiffon Skull Scarf Black Yellow

      Condition: Excellent

      $295$265

    38. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Pebbled Calfskin Large Skull Padlock Zip Around Tote EmeraldALEXANDER MCQUEEN Pebbled Calfskin Large Skull Padlock Zip Around Tote Emerald

      Alexander McQueen Pebbled Calfskin Large Skull Padlock Zip Around Tote Emerald

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $750$600

    39. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin The Tall Story Shoulder Bag KhakiALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin The Tall Story Shoulder Bag Khaki

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin The Tall Story Shoulder Bag Khaki

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $995$795

    40. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Small Slash Bag Bright GreenALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Small Slash Bag Bright Green

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Small Slash Bag Bright Green

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,195$955

    41. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Skull Mini Crossbody Bag LavenderALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Skull Mini Crossbody Bag Lavender

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Skull Mini Crossbody Bag Lavender

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $750$600

    42. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Velvet Quilted Knuckle Duster Shoulder Bag PinkALEXANDER MCQUEEN Velvet Quilted Knuckle Duster Shoulder Bag Pink

      Alexander McQueen Velvet Quilted Knuckle Duster Shoulder Bag Pink

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,095$875

    43. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Knuckle Skull Crossbody Khaki Green BlackALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Knuckle Skull Crossbody Khaki Green Black

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Knuckle Skull Crossbody Khaki Green Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,950$1,560

    44. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Tweed Sweet Calfskin Small Heroine 30 Multicolor BlackALEXANDER MCQUEEN Tweed Sweet Calfskin Small Heroine 30 Multicolor Black

      Alexander McQueen Tweed Sweet Calfskin Small Heroine 30 Multicolor Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $650$520

    45. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Lambskin Quilted Graffiti Skull Knuckle Crossbody WhiteALEXANDER MCQUEEN Lambskin Quilted Graffiti Skull Knuckle Crossbody White

      Alexander McQueen Lambskin Quilted Graffiti Skull Knuckle Crossbody White

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $995$795

    46. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Mini Curve Bucket Bag SageALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Mini Curve Bucket Bag Sage

      Alexander McQueen Calfskin Mini Curve Bucket Bag Sage

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $590$470

    47. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Lambskin Pleated Knuckle Shoulder Bag FuchsiaALEXANDER MCQUEEN Lambskin Pleated Knuckle Shoulder Bag Fuchsia

      Alexander McQueen Lambskin Pleated Knuckle Shoulder Bag Fuchsia

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,550$1,085

    48. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Smooth Calfskin Jeweled Hobo Bag BlueALEXANDER MCQUEEN Smooth Calfskin Jeweled Hobo Bag Blue

      Alexander McQueen Smooth Calfskin Jeweled Hobo Bag Blue

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,495$1,045

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