Evening gown
2007
The Museum at FIT
Lee Alexander McQueen (1969 – 2010)
Lee Alexander McQueen (1969-2010) was a revolutionary British fashion designer renowned for sharp tailoring, dramatic runway shows & provocative designs exploring themes of history, romance, and darkness. A lasting icon in haute couture.
The Museum at FIT (New York, United States of America)
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This evening gown by Alexander McQueen, densely embellished with a cascade of beaded golden tresses, was part of a collection inspired by witches. This reference underscores the power associated with hair in folklore and mythology. McQueen’s aggressive and sexual fashions polarized audiences and he was often accused of misogyny. But his “perverse” and transgressive aesthetic was probably more about himself than about real women. After a collection inspired by Joan of Arc, McQueen said, “Anyone can be a martyr for their cause. Maybe I was a martyr for homosexuality when I was six.”
About this artwork
- Title: Evening gown
- Artist: Lee Alexander McQueen
- Year: 2007
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: The Museum at FIT
- Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
- Perceived brightness: balanced
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