With Alexander McQueen, a fashion show isn't just a presentation of a collection, it is a performance. Throughout the years, this designer has showcased his theatrical and imaginative designs that sometimes bordered a controversial line. He commonly explore the themes of life, death, nature, romanticism and sexuality in his collections.
McQueen has created a series of compositions that resonates with fashion and art lovers. A good example is N.13 from his spring/summer 1999 collection. This is one of his well known art performances, where model Shalom Harlow, is shown closing this show with two robots spraying her with black and yellow paint. A scene that is speculated to depict the death of the black swan.
Check out the moment here:
To learn more about the iconic moments in McQueen's career and his approach to storytelling and performance, check out the following video!
The spectacular performances that the McQueen name has produced over the years shows that modelling is more than being a "hanger" for the clothes. Models bring designs and ideas to life, they tell a story and express a designer's vision and consciousness. How can you, as a model, develop your craft to better articulate a creative vision and produce dynamic imagery?