Dewey Decimal746.92092
SynopsisIf Alexander McQueen were to give a masterclass on design, creativity and attitude, what wisdom would he impart? Discover McQueen's life, work and legacy in this sharply curated biography focusing on artistic spirit. Alexander McQueen will go down in history as the most talented and enigmatic 'bad boy' of fashion. But it was his drive and visionary perspective that secured his place in sartorial legend when his defying couture looks sent shockwaves through the fashion landscape. But how did he think? And how was his attitude reflected in his work? What Alexander McQueen Can Teach You About Fashion breaks down McQueen's life and work into memorable maxims - including Don't be Scared of Fear, Challenge Gender, Add Volume, then More Volume and Show Skin. This book uncovers McQueen's creative flair, his inspirations, his business acumen and the details that make his designs so arresting. With pithy, thoughtful text and inspirational photographs , learn something from McQueen and apply it to your own life, creativity and style. These are the things that really define what it means to be McQueen. Small and beautifully formed - if you like this, What Coco Chanel Can Teach You About Fashion is also available., If Alexander McQueen were to give a masterclass on design, creativity and attitude, what wisdom would he impart? Discover the life, work and legacy of the enigmatic 'bad boy' of fashion in this sharply curated biography focusing on his artistic spirit and the maxims he lived by. These are the things that really define what it means to be McQueen. Book jacket., What Alexander McQueen Can Teach You About Fashion breaks down Alexander McQueen's life, work and legacy into 36 highly visual lessons. Covering the iconic looks, McQueen's inspiration and the details that define his sartorial tastes., What Alexander McQueen Can Teach You About Fashion breaks down Alexander McQueen's life, work and legacy into 36 highly visual lessons. Covering the iconic looks, McQueen's inspiration and the details that define his sartorial tastes. Discover the life, work and legacy of Alexander McQueen in bite-sized, highly visual lessons concentrating on his artistic spirit, influences and attitude. Alexander McQueen will go down in history as the most talented and enigmatic bad-boy of fashion, whose life was tragically cut short. But it was his drive and visionary perspective that secured his place in sartorial legend, with his defying couture looks sending shock waves through the fashion landscape. W hat Alexander McQueen Can Teach You About Fashion breaks down his life and work into 36 key lessons, covering: * 'The Looks' (upend taboos, speak to your strongest emotions) * 'The Inspiration' (find kindred souls, modernize memento mori) * 'The Details' (construct and deconstruct, beauty is armour). It will tell you how he channeled his experiences to create looks that spoke to generations; how he tore up the rulebook of haute couture with little to no money; how he was influenced by the most morbid aspects of nature; and more. With inspirational photographs from the past 30 years, this is a must-have for fashion lovers and students. The Icons with Attitude series explores the lessons we can learn from inspiring creatives. Small and beautifully formed, if you like fashion What Coco Chanel Can Teach You About Fashion is also available.