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Alexander McQueen
Lee Alexander McQueen CBE (17 March 1969 – 11 February 2010) was a British fashion designer and couturier. He founded his own Alexander McQueen label in 1992, and was chief designer at Givenchy from 1996 to 2001. His achievements in fashion earned him four British Designer of the Year awards (1996, 1997, 2001 and 2003), as well as the CFDA's International Designer of the Year award in 2003. McQueen died from suicide in 2010 at the age of 40, at his home in Mayfair, London, shortly after the death of his mother. McQueen had a background in tailoring before he studied fashion and embarked on a career as a designer. His MA graduation collection caught the attention of fashion editor Isabella Blow, who became his patron. McQueen's early designs, particularly the radically low-cut "bumster" trousers, gained him recognition as an ''enfant terrible'' in British fashion. In 2000, McQueen sold 51% of his company to the Gucci Group, which established boutiques for his label worldw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander McQueen (brand)
Alexander McQueen is a British luxury fashion house founded by designer Alexander McQueen in 1992. Its current creative director is Sarah Burton. History The Alexander McQueen brand was founded by designer Alexander McQueen in 1992. The house's early collections developed its reputation for controversy and shock tactics (earning the title " l'enfant terrible" and "the hooligan of English fashion"), with trousers aptly named " bumsters" and a collection entitled ''Highland Rape''. Alexander McQueen staged lavish and unconventional runway shows, such as a recreation of a shipwreck for his Spring 2003 collection, Spring 2005's human chess game, and the Fall 2006 show, ''Widows of Culloden'', which featured a life-sized hologram of supermodel Kate Moss dressed in yards of rippling fabric. In total, McQueen designed 36 collections for his London label, including his MA graduate collection. During his time as head designer, McQueen was awarded the title "British Designer of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armadillo Shoe
The armadillo shoe (alternately armadillo heel or armadillo boot) is a high fashion platform shoe created by British fashion designer Alexander McQueen for his final collection, ''Plato's Atlantis'' (Spring/Summer 2010). Only 24 pairs exist: 21 were made during the initial production in 2009, and three were made in 2015 for a charity auction. The shoes are named for their unusual convex curved shape, which resembles an armadillo. Each pair is approximately from top to floor, with a spike heel; this extreme height caused some models to refuse to walk in the ''Plato's Atlantis'' show. American pop star Lady Gaga famously wore the shoes in several public appearances, including the music video for her 2009 single " Bad Romance". Critical response to the armadillo heels was extensive, both immediately following the show and in retrospect. They are considered iconic in the context of the ''Plato's Atlantis'' show, McQueen's body of work, and in fashion history in general. Critics ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Widows Of Culloden
''The Widows of Culloden'' (Autumn/Winter 2006; ) is the twenty-eighth collection by British designer Alexander McQueen for his eponymous fashion house. ''Widows'' was inspired by McQueen's Scottish ancestry, and was named for the women who were widowed following the Battle of Culloden, an engagement which marked the defeat of the Jacobite rising of 1745, a failed attempt by Charles Edward Stuart to regain the British throne. The collection focused on a Scottish theme, with extensive use of the McQueen family tartan and traditional gamekeeper's tweeds, as well as other elements taken from Highland dress. Fur and feathers were used for trim and accessories, further referencing the Scottish tradition of gamekeeping. Historical elements harkened back to the fashion of the late Victorian era and the 1950's, as well as military uniforms of World War II. The collection's runway show was staged on 3 March 2006 at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy in Paris, and was dedicated to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Order Of The British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry, rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organisations, and public service outside the civil service. It was established on 4 June 1917 by King George V and comprises five classes across both civil and military divisions, the most senior two of which make the recipient either a Orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom#Modern honours, knight if male or dame (title), dame if female. There is also the related British Empire Medal, whose recipients are affiliated with, but not members of, the order. Recommendations for appointments to the Order of the British Empire were originally made on the nomination of the United Kingdom, the self-governing Dominions of the Empire (later Commonwealth) and the Viceroy of India. Nominations continue today from Commonwealth countries that participate in recommending British honours. Most Commonwealth countries ceas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enfant Terrible
''Enfant terrible'' (; ; "terrible child") is a French expression, traditionally referring to a child who is terrifyingly candid by saying embarrassing things to parents or others. However, the expression has drawn multiple usage in careers of art, fashion, music, and other creative arts. In these careers, it implies a successful, and often young, "genius" who is very unorthodox, striking, and in some cases, offensive, or rebellious. The ''Oxford English Dictionary'', 2nd edition, gives the definition: "A child who embarrasses his elders by untimely remarks; transf. a person who compromises his associates or his party by unorthodox or ill-considered speech or behaviour; loosely, one who acts unconventionally." One of ''Webster's Dictionary'' definitions of ''enfant terrible'' is "a usually young and successful person who is strikingly unorthodox, innovative, or avant-garde". See also *Les Enfants Terribles (other) Les Enfants Terribles is a phrase in French that trans ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Hospital Lewisham
University Hospital Lewisham (formerly known as Lewisham Hospital) is a teaching hospital run by Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust and serving the London Borough of Lewisham. It is now affiliated with King's College London and forms part of the King's Health Partners academic health science centre. It is situated on Lewisham High Street between Lewisham and Catford. History Early history The site of the current hospital was originally a workhouse, following the bequest of a house on Rushey Green to Lewisham Parish for the relief of the poor in 1612. When the Lewisham workhouse became overcrowded, a new workhouse building was erected in 1817. The Lewisham Poor Law Union was formed in 1836, and the workhouse was enlarged. This improvement included the building of cholera wards behind the workhouse building. A report in ''The Lancet'' in 1865 showed that the workhouse was essentially functioning as a hospital at that time: ''“Sick, infirm, and able-bodied – so called at least, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McQueen (film)
''McQueen'' is a 2018 biographical documentary film, directed by Ian Bonhôte, written and co-directed by Peter Ettedgui, and produced by Ian Bonhôte, Andee Ryder, Nick Taussig, and Paul Van Carter under the banner of Misfits Entertainment, and Salon Pictures. The documentary is based on the life and career of British fashion designer Alexander McQueen. Plot The film looks into life and career of British fashion designer Alexander McQueen. Cast Credits adapted from Rotten Tomatoes. * Alexander McQueen * Tom Ford * Isabella Blow * Kate Moss * Janet McQueen Production Film director Ian Bonhôte, and producer Peter Ettedgui approached Alexander McQueen's family to make a documentary film about McQueen; the family declined the request. In February 2017 Bonhôte, and Ettedgui proposed their idea to several film distributors. The film was financed within three days, and director Ian Bonhôte added, "We wanted to make a really respectful cinematic version of Lee’s story". T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dana Thomas
Dana Thomas (born February 3, 1964 in Washington, D.C.) is a fashion and culture journalist and author based in Paris. Her books include '' Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster'', '' Gods and Kings: The Rise and Fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano'' and '' Fashionopolis: The Price of Fast Fashion and the Future of Clothes''. She also wrote the script for '' Salvatore Ferragamo: The Shoemaker of Dreams'', a feature-length documentary directed by award-winning Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino. It had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 5, 2020. She hosts ''The Green Dream'' podcast on all things sustainable. Early life and education Thomas was born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Radnor, Pennsylvania. She attended Radnor High School and graduated in 1981. Thomas earned a B.A. in Print Journalism at American University in Washington D.C. in 1988. Career She began her journalism career working for the Style section of ''The Washington Post'' in 1988 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rise And Fall Of Alexander McQueen And John Galliano
''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with pronouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of pronoun ''thee'') when followed by a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Savage Beauty
''Savage Beauty'' is an ongoing comic book series currently published by Moonstone Books. The series is a re-imaging of the jungle girl genre set in modern-day Africa. Featuring Lacy and Liv Rae, Savage Beauty focuses on these stepsisters contending with issues including human trafficking, child soldiers, gun runners, pirates, and corrupt politicians under the guise of the goddess Anaya. In each issue of the comic, Savage Beauty offers a free full-page ad to a charitable cause. Future partners will include Invisible Children and Do Good Day. Publication history Savage Beauty first saw publication as a 2010 New York Comic Con exclusive comic book ashcan."Press Release- Getting Wild With Savage Beauty" '' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Illusion Of Kate Moss
The illusion of Kate Moss was a performance projected at the conclusion of the Alexander McQueen runway show ''The Widows of Culloden'' (Autumn/Winter 2006). The illusion consists of a short film of English model Kate Moss wearing a long, billowing gown of white chiffon, projected at life-size within a glass pyramid in the centre of the show's catwalk. Although sometimes referred to as a hologram, the illusion was actually made using a 19th century theatre technique called Pepper's ghost. McQueen conceived the illusion as a gesture of support for Moss; she was a close friend of his and had been embroiled in a scandal at the time of the ''Widows'' show. The illusion of Kate Moss is regarded by many critics as the highlight of the ''Widows'' runway show, and it has been the subject of a great deal of academic analysis, particularly as a wedding dress and as a '' memento mori''. The illusion appeared in both versions of '' Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty'', a retrospective exhibiti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Performance Art
Performance art is an artwork or art exhibition created through actions executed by the artist or other participants. It may be witnessed live or through documentation, spontaneously developed or written, and is traditionally presented to a public in a fine art context in an interdisciplinary mode. Also known as ''artistic action'', it has been developed through the years as a genre of its own in which art is presented live. It had an important and fundamental role in 20th century avant-garde art. It involves four basic elements: time, space, body, and presence of the artist, and the relation between the creator and the public. The actions, generally developed in art galleries and museums, can take place in the street, any kind of setting or space and during any time period. Its goal is to generate a reaction, sometimes with the support of improvisation and a sense of aesthetics. The themes are commonly linked to life experiences of the artist themselves, or the need of denun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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