The Alexander McQueen exhibit, Savage Beauty, at the Met proves that fashion really can be art. Sarah, Erika and I went this afternoon and it blew us away. Approximately 100 articles of clothing are on display, which were carefully curated by Andrew Bolton to reflect common themes in McQueen's work. Masks designed by Guido Palau, McQueen's runway hairstylist, accompanied every mannequin and lent to the eerie and surreal feel of the exhibit.
Logistically, we lucked out due to Sarah's Met membership which allowed us to cut the incredibly long lines. But even if you have a membership, I would recommend going on a weeknight or in the morning to avoid the crowds inside the exhibit. The captions next to the pieces are also worth reading as McQueen used a number of odd materials in his work. For example, pieces from his MA graduation collection were lined in his own hair, one dress was covered in razor clam shells and another featured surgical slides. Although nearly all of the pieces were too avant-garde for everyday wear, there was so much style inspiration to be found.
Professionelles, if you live in New York, the exhibit is a true must-see exhibit. If you don't live in New York, check out this great video which shows nearly every section of the exhibit and is narrated by Andrew Bolton.
There's also this fantastic interview of Andrew Bolton on Morning T which shows runway footage of many of the pieces on display. The exhibit is on display until July 31, 2011.
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