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Plato's Atlantis
McQueen, Alexander, born 1969 - died 2010 - Enlarge image
Plato's Atlantis
- Object:
Dress
- Place of origin:
London, England (designed)
- Date:
2010 (made)
- Artist/Maker:
McQueen, Alexander, born 1969 - died 2010 (designer)
- Materials and Techniques:
Printed silk
- Museum number:
T.11-2010
- Gallery location:
In Storage
Alexander McQueen (1969-2010) was one of the most innovative British designers of the late 20th century. His work consistently combined precise tailoring techniques with a futuristic vision. He was at the vanguard of a group of designers who embraced extraordinary theatricality and conceptual presentation. This dress forms part of McQueen's Spring/Summer 200 collection. The design features a vibrant, digitally printed textile with layered photographic images of a variety of reptile skins. Shown on the catwalk with vertiginous, claw-like shoes, the look dominated fashion pages and commentary in the months after McQueen's fashion show. This catwalk presentation was also notable for being one of the first to be streamed live onto the internet, where people could watch it in real time, free of charge.
