Article and photographs by Amy Jackson
In one of our recent posts about Kooky Studios’ new fashion film, we referenced Kelly’s love of the work of influential fashion photographer Nick Knight. Nick Knight worked closely over the years with fashion designer Alexander McQueen, before his untimely death in 2010. I recently had the chance to visit the Alexander McQueen exhibition ‘Savage Beauty’ held in the V&A in London, and thought I’d provide readers of the blog with an insight into the exhibition.
Upon entering the first room, an array of the designers garments were showcased on mannequins, with a large screen showing clips from past catwalk shows. Whilst admiring some of McQueen’s most influential work, such as garments from his controversial 1995 collection ‘highland rape’, eery background music was paired with quotes about the designer. The whole atmosphere of the exhibition was moving and layered with nostalgia, with each room portraying a different stage in McQueen’s career. My favourite room in the exhibition consisted of television screens showing various catwalk shows, paired with selected garments from the designer. In the center of the room was the memorable dress from the designers SS 1999 catwalk show, where supermodel Shalom Harlow wore a plain white strapless dress in which mechanical robots spray painted right before the audiences eyes, creating an iconic moment in fashion history. Watch the moment here.
The exhibition ended with the designers last completed collection, from SS 2010, featuring unforgettable garments such as the surreal ‘Armadillo Shoe’, as modelled by Lady Gaga in the Bad Romance music video.
Book tickets to the exhibition here.
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