“It is important to look at death because it is a part of life. It is a sad thing, melancholic but romantic at the same time. It is the end of a cycle - everything has to end. The cycle of life is positive because it gives room for new things.”
- Alexander McQueen, Autumn/Winter 2009-10
“I think there has to be an underlying sexuality. There has to be a perverseness to the clothes. There is a hidden agenda in the fragility of romance. It’s like the Story of O. I’m not big on women looking naïve. There has to be a sinister aspect, whether it’s melancholy or sadomasochist. I think everyone has a deep sexuality, and sometimes it’s good to use a little of it - and sometimes a lot of it - like a masquerade.”
- Alexander McQueen, Autumn/Winter 2009-10
Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 1994 photographed by Sølve Sundsbø for Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty
“The inspiration behind the hair came from Victorian times when prostitutes would sell theirs for kits of hair locks, which were bought by people to give to their lovers. I used it as my signature label with locks of hair in Perspex. In the early collections, it was my own hair.”
Charlize Theron wearing Dior. Golden Globes 2005. One of my favorite looks of all time. Hair, dress, makeup, everything looks timeless and absolute perfection.
Corset, Autumn-Winter 1996-7
Lilac silk appliqued with black silk lace and embroidered with jet beadsFrom Alexander McQuenn Savage Beauty photographed by Sølve Sundsbø
