Alexander McQueen: Unseen

Alexander McQueen has grasped the publics imagination like few other fashion designers before him, with exhibitions dedicated to his work continuing to attract record visitor numbers. Almost 500,000 people visited the V&As 2015 Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibition, making it the most popular in the museums history. Opening with a brief essay on the designers work, Alexander McQueen: Unseen unfolds chronologically. Each collection is introduced by a concise text by Claire Wilcox, one of the foremost experts on the McQueens work, revisiting the designers most iconic creations across his entire career and revealing previously unseen behind- the-scenes moments that capture models, hairdressers, stylists, make-up artists and Alexander McQueen himself at their most candid and creative. Robert Fairers stunning and high-energy photographs, all previously unpublished, capture the glamour, grit and spirit that made McQueens flamboyant shows unique. A treasure-trove of inspiration, they make this publication a must-have reference for fashion and photography lovers alike.