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Explore the hidden stories and craftsmanship behind some of the most remarkable objects made by Alexander McQueen and his creative collaborators.
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Alexander McQueen
This unique collection features standout pieces of menswear and womenswear, jewellery and accessories from throughout Alexander McQueen's celebrated career, reflecting the V&A's rich and long-lasting relationship with McQueen and his work.
Lee Alexander McQueen (1969 – 2010) is one of the most revered designers of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The McQueen pieces in our collection mirror his varied fascinations – from nature to historicism – and reveal the designer's masterly combination of artistry and technical expertise.
During his lifetime, McQueen was celebrated in two Fashion in Motion events at the V&A, giving visitors the chance to see his designs live on the catwalk. The varied objects in the Museum's collections – from textiles to woodcarvings – were a direct source of inspiration for the designer, who once said, "The collections at the V&A never fail to intrigue and inspire me".
Features
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McQueen's Research Library
Explore McQueen’s inspirations through the National Art Library’s extraordinary collection of books
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McQueen's collaborators: Philip Treacy
Explore the creative collaboration between fashion designer Alexander McQueen and milliner Philip Treacy
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Fashion in Motion: Alexander McQueen
Watch a catwalk show at the V&A featuring legendary fashion designer Alexander McQueen
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McQueen's collaborators: Shaun Leane
The creative collaboration between Alexander McQueen and Shaun Leane produced landmark pieces in the art of couture jewellery and contemporary body sculpture
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Three shoe designs by Alexander McQueen
Discover some of the most iconic designs that McQueen ever created, three shoes from 'Plato's Atlantis'
Collection highlights
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Evening dress, designed by Alexander McQueen, 2010, UKV&A East Storehouse -
Evening dress, designed by Alexander McQueen, 2010, UKV&A East Storehouse -
Suit, designed by Alexander McQueen, 1997, ItalyV&A East Storehouse -
Dress, designed by Alexander McQueen, 2011, UKV&A South Kensington -
Dress, designed by Alexander McQueen, 2010, London, EnglandV&A South Kensington -
The Raffia dress, designed by Alexander McQueen, 2000, Paris, FranceV&A East Storehouse -
Unfallen Angels II, photograph, by Ann Ray, printed by Didier Leger, 2009V&A South Kensington -
Aimee Mullins for Dazed & Confused, 1998, photograph, by Nick Knight, commissioned by Alexander McQueen, 1998, UKV&A South Kensington -
Coat, designed by Alexander McQueen, about 1995, EnglandV&A East Storehouse -
Pair of boots, designed by Alexander McQueen, 2011, UKV&A East Storehouse -
Plato's Atlantis, dress, designed by Alexander McQueen, 2010, London, EnglandV&A South Kensington
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Background image: Dress, Alexander McQueen, 2009, Italy. Museum no. T.29-2012. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London