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This definitive biography of the iconic British fashion designer Alexander McQueen delves into the connections between his dark work and even darker life. Following McQueen's tragic suicide in February 2010 at the age of forty, the world mourned the loss of a talent who rose from humble beginnings to achieve fame and fortune. He designed for renowned figures, including the Duchess of Cambridge, who famously wore a McQueen dress on her wedding day, and created a luxury brand beloved by celebrities like Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell. However, beneath his confident exterior and bad-boy persona lay a sensitive individual struggling in the cutthroat fashion industry. As work pressures mounted, McQueen became increasingly reliant on drugs, contributing to his tragic demise. His search for lasting love in a series of relationships only deepened his despair, compounded by haunting secrets. This modern fairy tale infused with Greek tragedy reveals the complete sensational story, featuring never-before-seen photos and insights from those closest to him—family, friends, and lovers—who describe a fragmented man battling to fit into a world that ultimately consumed him. Andrew Wilson's biography dispels myths and offers fresh perspectives on McQueen's private life and creative genius.
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Alexander McQueen, Andrew Wilson
- Language
- Released
- 2015
- Binding
- (Hardcover),
- Book condition
- Good
- Price
- €14.49
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- Title
- Alexander McQueen
- Subtitle
- Blood Beneath the Skin
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Andrew Wilson
- Publisher
- Scribner
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 367
- ISBN10
- 1476776733
- ISBN13
- 9781476776736
- Series
- Tags
- Art, LGBTQ+, Fashion Themes
- Rating
- 4.25 out of 5
- Description
- This definitive biography of the iconic British fashion designer Alexander McQueen delves into the connections between his dark work and even darker life. Following McQueen's tragic suicide in February 2010 at the age of forty, the world mourned the loss of a talent who rose from humble beginnings to achieve fame and fortune. He designed for renowned figures, including the Duchess of Cambridge, who famously wore a McQueen dress on her wedding day, and created a luxury brand beloved by celebrities like Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell. However, beneath his confident exterior and bad-boy persona lay a sensitive individual struggling in the cutthroat fashion industry. As work pressures mounted, McQueen became increasingly reliant on drugs, contributing to his tragic demise. His search for lasting love in a series of relationships only deepened his despair, compounded by haunting secrets. This modern fairy tale infused with Greek tragedy reveals the complete sensational story, featuring never-before-seen photos and insights from those closest to him—family, friends, and lovers—who describe a fragmented man battling to fit into a world that ultimately consumed him. Andrew Wilson's biography dispels myths and offers fresh perspectives on McQueen's private life and creative genius.