Alexander McQueen Interview [Video]

Alexander McQueen // A/W 2011 Campaign

This rare A/W 2011 campaign by Alexander McQueen was shot by photographer David Sims and worn by Raquel Zimmermann.

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Daphne Guinness Exhibit // FIT Museum

Daphne Guinness will open her closet for an exhibition at the FIT Museum in New York City.

Guinness is the heiress to the Guinness brewing fortune. The 43 year old mother of 3 is also collector of haute couture, and a regular, if not important, influence on the world of fashion. One of her most notable purchases was the entire wardrobe of the late Isabella Blow, who died last year and was a mentor, and indeed patron, of the late Alexander McQueen.

Guinness has released 100 pieces from her personal collection to the FIT  (Fashion Institute of Technology) Museum for a special exhibit. Amongst the items are never-before-seen McQueen pieces, films, and some of Guinness’ own creations.

The exhibit begins on 16 September 2011.

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Alexander McQueen

Although Alexander McQueen is not known for his environmentally friendly clothes or timeless looks, this season McQueen stuck to the hearbreaking truth and brought the economic recession literally onto the runway. Taking from past shows, props and structures were strewn about the stage, and each lurid and sinister piece on the models (which held vapid gazes on their faces) heralded back to a silhouette or a piece we’ve seen before. And milliner Philip Treacy (renowned amongst Americans as the man who made the curious and ugly hat Sarah Jessica Parker showcased at the premiere of the Sex and the City film) followed McQueen’s suit, making hats out of aluminum cans, umbrellas, and anything else that could be recycled. And while it may still be a while until McQueen finds a way to bring sustainablity, we can still revel in his honest fashions.