Alexander McQueen

Unseen

Robert Fairer, Claire Wilcox, Sally Singer , Claire Wilcox

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Yale University Press
15 November 2016

Photographs: collections; Fashion & textiles: design; Fashion design & theory; Textile design & theory

Never-before-seen photos of McQueen’s brilliantly creative world from an exclusive backstage photographer

Alexander McQueen, the iconic designer whose untimely death in 2010 left the fashion world reeling and fans worldwide clamoring for more, fused immense creativity, audacity, and a hauntingly dark aesthetic sense into powerful, unforgettable imagery.

The strange, singular beauty of his clothing was matched by the spectacle of his legendary fashion shows, which demonstrated his outstanding showmanship and consistently pushed the boundaries of runway events.

Robert Fairer’s intimate, vibrant full-color photographs of McQueen’s collections, taken backstage and on the catwalk when few photographers were allowed access, offer a unique insight into the life and work of one of the world’s most captivating figures.

This previously unpublished portfolio of stunning, high-energy photographs captures the people and the spirit that made the designer’s flamboyant shows unique. Fairer, Vogue's backstage fashion photographer for over a decade, was an integral part of the whirl of activity behind the scenes.

These images, which capture both the glamor and the grit, represent a new genre of fashion photography and are a treasure-trove of inspiration. This superb book contains an introduction and collections texts by fashion expert Claire Wilcox. Dynamic images of McQueen’s collections--thirty of his total of thirty-six shows are presented chronologically--portray behind-the-scenes moments that reveal stylists, models, hairdressers, makeup artists, and McQueen himself at their most candid and creative.

By: Robert Fairer, Sally Singer
Preface by: Sally Singer
Introduction by: Claire Wilcox
Contributions by: Claire Wilcox
Imprint: Yale University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 330mm, Width: 241mm, Spine: 33mm
Weight: 2.722kg
ISBN: 9780300222678
ISBN 10: 030022267X
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 15 November 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Robert Fairer was American Vogue’s exclusive backstage photographer for over a decade; his work has appeared in Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, GQ, and the New York Times, among many other publications. Sally Singer is creative director of Vogue.com. Claire Wilcox is senior curator at the V&A, London, and an expert on the work of Alexander McQueen.

Reviews for Alexander McQueen: Unseen

This luxe catalog honors the designer who died in 2010 with great photos from his fashion shows. Tina Jordan, <i>Entertainment Weekly</i>--Tina Jordan Entertainment Weekly