Alexander McQueen Unseen — Robert Fairer

Alexander McQueen has grasped the public s 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 A s 2015 Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty exhibition making it the most popular in the museum s history Opening with a brief essay on the designer s work Alexander McQueen Unseen unfolds chronologically Each collection is introduced by a concise text by Claire Wilcox one of the foremost experts on the McQueen s work revisiting the designer s 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McQueen himself at their most candid and creative Robert Fairer s stunning and high energy photographs all previously unpublished capture the glamour grit and spirit that made McQueen s flamboyant shows unique A treasure trove of inspiration they make this publication a must have reference for fashion and photography lovers alike