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Alexander McQueen: Unseen

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Alexander McQueen: Unseen offers a striking tribute to the late fashion designer, capturing the essence of his career from the 1990s through to his final collection, 'Plato's Atlantis'. Robert Fairer, Vogue US's exclusive backstage photographer for over a decade, unveils his archive for the first time. The book presents high-energy photographs that showcase the glamour, grit, and spirit behind McQueen's flamboyant shows, revealing the intense backstage work of McQueen's close collaborators.
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This book is ideal for fashion enthusiasts, art and culture aficionados, and anyone interested in the creative process behind high fashion shows. It also appeals to readers who appreciate photography and intimate behind-the-scenes perspectives on iconic designers.

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Alexander McQueen has grasped the public's imagination like few other fashion designers before him. In this book, a striking tribute to Alexander McQueen's stunning collections, Robert Fairer - US Vogue's exclusive backstage photographer for over a decade - opens up his archive for the first time.

Tracing McQueen's entire career from the 1990s to his final collection, 'Plato's Atlantis', Alexander McQueen: Unseen celebrates the singular beauty of the designer's creations and the intense behind-the-scenes work of McQueen's trusted collaborators.

Fairer's high-energy photographs capture the glamour, grit and spirit that made McQueen's flamboyant shows so special, and offer a unique insight into the work of one of the world's most captivating fashion designers.

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Vogue UK praises Fairer's vibrant, behind-the-scenes photographs for offering a fresh perspective on McQueen's celebrated talent. Vanity Fair calls it an 'intimate meditation,' while iD describes the book as an 'immense and intense monograph of unparalleled beauty.' The Daily Telegraph highlights the unique insight into McQueen's strange and brilliant world. Other reviews appreciate the drama, flair, and privileged backstage view into one of the most original and prolific designers in fashion history.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500519042

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 October 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: With over 380 colour illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 244.0mm

Height: 335.0mm

Weight: 2830g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Robert Fairer was American Vogue's exclusive backstage photographer for over a decade, working with such outstanding figures as AndrΓ© Leon Talley, Hamish Bowles and Sarah Mower, and editor-in-chief Anna Wintour. Claire Wilcox, Senior Curator of Fashion, Victoria and Albert Museum and Professor in Fashion Curation, London College of Fashion. She curated the record-breaking 'Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty' exhibition in 2015. Sally Singer is US Vogue's Creative Digital Director.

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