McQueen Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Purpose
A
- Theatrical design made exclusively for the catwalk
- demonstrates his design skills
- piece of art
2
Q
Made
A
Beads are hand sewn
Entire outfit done by hand, too intricate for a machine
3
Q
Fabric
A
- refracting beads = iridescent quality w range of colours like a JF
- bc of the beads the outfit would be stiff and heavy, uncomfortable which is why it’s made just for catwalk
4
Q
Aesthetics
A
- statement piece
- mixture of blues, purples and greens with the shapes create the accurate imitation of a JF in water
5
Q
Born and childhood
A
- Lee Alexander McQueen born march 17th 1969
- was head of Louis Vuitton given yo fashion line until he made his own line
- most memorable designs were outlandish, unconventional and bizarre
- committed suicide on February 11th 2010
6
Q
Background
A
- jellyfish from spring/summer 2010
- made w light refracting bead
- skirt fitted to look like body of JF (puffball)
- matching leggings and curved heels continue look to the toes
