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Ongoing social collage of Lee Alexander McQueen’s world • private legacy vault of media and mode
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Lee Alexander McQueen by @catherine_mcgann_photo taking the bow at his New York showing of AW 1996-97 Alexander McQueen colllection “Dante” @mcqueen_vault by @mcqueen_vault
🔘 McQueen Vault ranks the top 20 Collections* 🔘 PART 1 - check out part 2 in separate post! Let’s have some fun given I’ll change my mind in an hour anyway. Keep it civil in the comments folx… 😏 *note - chosen from the collections CREATED during his lifetime including AW ‘10. Sorry - confusing choice of words on slide 2. by @mcqueen_vault
@mcqueen_vault ANNIVERSARY! If you can make it to the end there’s some huge gratitude for folx who’ve supported me over the years. Here’s to many more years of digging preservation information and discovery! Thank you everyone! by @mcqueen_vault
Original un-edited opening of @alexandermcqueen by Lee Alexander McQueen Autumn Winter 2003-04 “Scanners” @adinafohlin @natasupernova @leticiabirk @erinwasson Styling/Creative Dir @katy_england Art Director @josephbennett.studio Mup @thevalgarland Hair @guidopalau Hats @philiptreacy Accessories/Shoes @jennedude Soundtrack/sound design @johngosling2323 Production Gainsbury Whiting @gw.plus Casting @jesshallettcast Orginal raw vhs media transfer @mcqueen_vault by @mcqueen_vault
Artist and Photographer @nickwaplington shares new unseen photos from his time charged by Lee McQueen to cover the @alexandermcqueen Autumn Winter 2009-10 collection “The Horn of Plenty!”. Waplington’s epic book “Alexander McQueen Working Process” places his own photography amongst the context of the time leading up to the iconic McQueen collection, going from London to Paris spanning moments with the many of the teams and creators involved. Do we dare hope for more to come…??? @mcqueen_vault by @mcqueen_vault
🇬🇧/🇮🇹 Lee McQueen left behind a brand that today is in more than one difficulty, that is searching for a new creative director and that, crucially, has a cult following among fashion enthusiasts. But the most passionate of all is John Matheson, an American in London, who has collected and assembled one of the most extraordinary archives of garments and media related to the legendary Lee and, several years ago, opened the Instagram page @mcqueen_vault which today is approaching 200,000 followers. The page is the best point of access to McQueen’s history that exists on social media, so much so that it has turned Matheson into a consultant and researcher. When McQueen’s last creative director, Sean McGirr, left his position two weeks ago, Matheson shared his thoughts on the brand in a series of Instagram Stories. And given his privileged point of view on the brand and its heritage, we contacted him asking him to elaborate on his thoughts. This is what he told us. - Lee McQueen ha lasciato indietro un brand che oggi è in più di una difficoltà, che è alla ricerca di un nuovo direttore creativo e che, crucialmente, ha un seguito di culto tra gli appassionati di moda. Ma il più appassionato di tutti è John Matheson, americano a Londra, che ha collezionato e raccolto uno dei più straordinari archivi di abiti e media relativi al leggendario Lee e, diversi anni fa, ha aperto su Instagram la pagina @mcqueen_vault che oggi sfiora i 200.000 follower. La pagina è il miglior punto di accesso alla storia di McQueen che esista sui social, tanto da aver trasformato Matheson in un consulente e ricercatore. Quando l’ultimo direttore creativo di McQueen, Sean McGirr, ha lasciato la sua posizione due settimane fa, Matheson ha condiviso i suoi pensieri sul brand in una serie di storie su Instagram. E dato il suo punto di vista privilegiato sul brand e sul suo heritage, lo abbiamo contattato chiedendogli di elaborare i suoi pensieri a riguardo. Questo è quello che ci ha detto. by @mcqueen_vault
Couture Givenchy by Lee Alexander McQueen Autumn Winter 1997-98 “Lady Leopard” @helena_barquilla @yasmeenghauri @inesrivero @therealamywesson @alicerdodd Styling/Creative Dir @katy_england Art Director @simon_costin Mup @topolino_makeup Hair @nicolasjurnjack Studio and Accessories/Shoes @catherinebrickhill Soundtrack @djdomt2013 Orginal vhs media transfer @mcqueen_vault by @mcqueen_vault
Coiled corset in aluminium metal, created by @shaunleane for @alexandermcqueen Alexander McQueen Autumn Winter 1999 ‘The Overlook’ Video of Shaun Leane discussing the corset, and fitting for V&A Fashion in Motion with studio team @elsamiaelphick 2001 Alexander McQueen is honoured to support The 90s: Art and Fashion, the first major exhibition to explore the decade, which was characterised by its bold creativity and rebellious spirit. Curated by Edward Enninful OBE, the exhibition will examine how this era changed the face of British culture. As the Cold War ended and Britain began to emerge from recession, a new dawn of optimism, freedom and rebellion arrived, epitomised by a new generation of diverse creative talent. This sense of boundless opportunity resulted in art, design, fashion and music fusing into one potent cultural force.   Alexander McQueen, founded by Lee Alexander McQueen in London in 1992, emerged during this defining decade in British fashion and culture. Having trained on London’s Savile Row and at Central Saint Martins, McQueen united the precision of British tailoring and craftsmanship with a subversive and uncompromising creative vision. His work challenged convention and resonated far beyond fashion, reflecting the rich dialogue between art, culture and creative expression that characterised the 1990s.   As part of its support of the exhibition, Alexander McQueen has loaned a selection of archival looks from its seminal 1990s runway shows. Presented in dialogue with influential artworks and cultural voices, these pieces offer a rare opportunity to experience the house’s early work within the wider creative landscape of a decade that shaped fashion history. Currently on display at The 90s: Art and Fashion  8 October 2026 – 14 February 2027  @tate Britain, London Still photo courtesy @alexandermcqueen Shaun Leane x McQueen Fashion 2001 In Motion vhs video via @vamuseum Original exhibition videos/photos @mcqueen_vault by @mcqueen_vault
Nothing and no one tops a McQueen like @philiptreacy A unique generational titan amongst creators • @philiptreacy for @alexandermcqueen by Lee Alexander McQueen AW 2009-10 “The Horn of Plenty!” Collection • @mcqueen_vault by @mcqueen_vault
Lee Alexander McQueen and @simon_costin in the Alexander McQueen studio - BBC “The Works: Cutting Up Rough” 1997 Alexander McQueen Autumn Winter 1997 ‘It’s a Jungle Out There’ collection. Tailored jacket in calf skin with impala horns. Original look worn on catwalk by @madamedebrashaw Alexander McQueen is honoured to support The 90s: Art and Fashion, the first major exhibition to explore the decade, which was characterised by its bold creativity and rebellious spirit. Curated by Edward Enninful OBE, the exhibition will examine how this era changed the face of British culture. As the Cold War ended and Britain began to emerge from recession, a new dawn of optimism, freedom and rebellion arrived, epitomised by a new generation of diverse creative talent. This sense of boundless opportunity resulted in art, design, fashion and music fusing into one potent cultural force.   @alexandermcqueen founded by Lee Alexander McQueen in London in 1992, emerged during this defining decade in British fashion and culture. Having trained on London’s Savile Row and at Central Saint Martins, McQueen united the precision of British tailoring and craftsmanship with a subversive and uncompromising creative vision. His work challenged convention and resonated far beyond fashion, reflecting the rich dialogue between art, culture and creative expression that characterised the 1990s.   As part of its support of the exhibition, Alexander McQueen has loaned a selection of archival looks from its seminal 1990s runway shows. Presented in dialogue with influential artworks and cultural voices, these pieces offer a rare opportunity to experience the house’s early work within the wider creative landscape of a decade that shaped fashion history. Currently on display at The 90s: Art and Fashion  8 October 2026 – 14 February 2027  @tate Britain, London Still photo courtesy @alexandermcqueen Original video and archival footage edit @mcqueen_vault by @mcqueen_vault
“The Dark Knight Returns” by @seanellisphoto The face Magazine 1998 styled by Isabella Blow featuring @erinoconnor Lee Alexander McQueen @jeremyscott Catherine Ayme Phil, Paul, Charlie, Justin, Jacob, Mark Wardrobe/garments: Original armour of Excalibur (1981) by Terry English @sarahharmarnee armour for Alexander McQueen @alexandermcqueen chainmail garments Jeremy Scott Couture Paco Rabanne @rabanne Couture Lainey Keogh Christian Dior Haute Couture by @jgalliano @dior Mup @elibeautygram Hair Karim Production: Kate Ellis Set Design: Morgan Kennedy Currently on display at The 90s: Art and Fashion  8 October 2026 – 14 February 2027  @tate Tate Britain, London Video and original archival press held @mcqueen_vault by @mcqueen_vault
@shaunleane for Givenchy Haute Couture by Lee Alexander McQueen Spring Summer 2000 Look no. 45 “Rose Corset” in resin and silver plated metal courtesy of the @givenchy Archives Currently on display at The 90s: Art and Fashion  8 October 2026 – 14 February 2027  @tate Britain, London Video and archival scans @mcqueen_vault by @mcqueen_vault

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