num_pages: 352
description: Never-before-seen photos of McQueens brilliantly creative world from an exclusive backstage photographerAlexander McQueen the iconic designer whose untimely death in 2010 left the fashion world reeling and fans worldwide clamoring for more fused immense creativity audacity and a hauntingly dark aesthetic sense into powerful unforgettable imagery. The strange singular beauty of his clothing was matched by the spectacle of his legendary fashion shows which demonstrated his outstanding showmanship and consistently pushed the boundaries of runway events. Robert Fairers intimate vibrant full-color photographs of McQueens collections taken backstage and on the catwalk when few photographers were allowed access offer a unique insight into the life and work of one of the worlds most captivating figures. This previously unpublished portfolio of stunning high-energy photographs captures the people and the spirit that made the designers flamboyant shows unique. Fairer Vogue's backstage fashion photographer for over a decade was an integral part of the whirl of activity behind the scenes. These images which capture both the glamor and the grit represent a new genre of fashion photography and are a treasure-trove of inspiration. This superb book contains an introduction and collections texts by fashion expert Claire Wilcox. Dynamic images of McQueens collections--thirty of his total of thirty-six shows are presented chronologically--portray behind-the-scenes moments that reveal stylists models hairdressers makeup artists and McQueen himself at their most candid and creative.
language: English
title: Alexander McQueen: Unseen
publisher: Yale University Press