Alexander McQueen's rags-to-riches story is a modern-day fairy tale, laced with the gothic. Mirroring the savage beauty, boldness and vivacity of his design, this documentary is an intimate revelation of McQueen's own world, both tortured and inspired, which celebrates a radical and mesmerizing genius of profound influence.
Using his last four collections as a framework, director Loïc Prigent delves into the extraordinary career of Alexander McQueen. McQueen’s final four collections marked a staggering attempt to contemplate the future of fashion, society and consumerism, with Prigent crafting a stunning tribute to a designer who left us far too early.
Nick Knight and Lee McQueen collaborated on their Angel installation, featuring 80 gallons of live-dyed maggots arranged in the shape of an angelic face, at La Beauté en Avignon. Preparations for the installation and the build were recorded on film. Showcasing the process behind Angel, this documentary film features interviews with both Nick Knight and Alexander McQueen, exploring the ideas behind their first contemporary art collaboration in a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this project.
Lee Alexander McQueen, CBE was a British fashion designer and couturier. He worked as chief designer at Givenchy from 1996 to 2001, and founded his own Alexander McQueen label in 1992.
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