Alexander McQueen: The Life and Legacy - Couverture souple

Watt, Judith

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 006228455X ISBN 13 : 9780062284556

Editeur : Harper Paperbacks, 2013

Synopsis

Alexander McQueen An intimate and revealing look at the personal and professional life of the fashion world's most visionary designer. This volume strips away the layers of legend surrounding Alexander McQueen, revealing the sartorial genius and the true history of the man who reinvented modern fashion. Uncovering new details about Lee Alexander McQueen's humble childhood in East London, author Judith Watt traces the young designer's ascent--from his graduate collection at Central Saint Martins School of Art and Design to his over-the-top runway shows to the designs he created just days before his death at age forty. Providing new insights into the dark passion and inspiratio...

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur :

Judith Watt, Head of Fashion History at Central Saint Martins (CSM), is the author of several books on fashion and a contributor to Vogue, The Guardian, and BBC Radio 4. She lives and works in London.

A designer, editor, model, muse, and stylist, Daphne Guinness was an early champion of Alexander McQueen's work. Known for her rarefied personal style, she is a true fashion icon.

Revue de presse :

“An in-depth, critical examination of McQueen as both a genius mind and wildly talented designer. In short, reading Watt’s book feels equivalent to taking a semester-long lecture class--An incredibly interesting and inspiring course taught by the very best of teacher’s in the field.” (Nylon Magazine)

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Harper Paperbacks
• Date d'édition: 2013
• ISBN 10: 006228455X
• ISBN 13: 9780062284556
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 288