Alexander McQueen (British, 1969–2010)
Coat
Dante, autumn/winter 1996–97
Black wool felt embroidered with gold bullion cord
From the collection of Isabella Blow courtesy of the Hon. Daphne Guinness
Photograph © Sølve Sundsbø / Art + Commerce

In McQueen’s Words

“I spent a long time learning how to construct clothes, which is important to do before you can deconstruct them.”

Self Service, Spring/Summer 2002