Super Star songstress Lady Gaga is believed to have paid a world record price for an elegant gown designed by her late, great, friend and designer Alexander McQueen at an auction in London. Alexander McQueen, who tragically passed away in February 2010, has been quite the hot topic in the media lately what with Lady Gaga allegedly purchasing the most expensive of his gowns and his exhibition of clothing dubbed Savage Beauty at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Alexander McQueen and the world breaking auction
The talent of Alexander McQueen is unparalleled so it wasn’t a huge surprise when Lady Gaga triumphed over other bidders as well as couture collectors from around the globe and paid £85,250 for an elegant Alexander McQueen evening dress. The feminine dress the epitome of sheer grace; a silk and tulle ivory colored gown with a dazzling jewel section covering the bust area called The Girl Who Lived In The Tree. Alexander McQueen’s designs formed part of an elite fashion offering at Christie’s which also included items from Daphine Guinness. The sale of the fashion items on auction broke world records for selling at £467,800.
The talent of Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen was and is still known as one of the most innovative and conceptual designers in the fashion world. He was best known for his extensive knowledge on bespoke tailoring and his ability to create a contrasting juxtaposition of strength and fragility in his clothing designs, textures and materials. Alexander McQueen was also famous for his emotionally provocative fashion shows and started every season’s collection and runway show with a new concept and idea. The talented designer received many accolades over the life of his career including British Designer Of The Year for a four years inconsecutively as well as the CFDA’s International Designer of the Year award in 2003. Alexander McQueen lent his genius to Givenchy when he was their chief designer for four years. Many celebrities and known personalities wear Alexander McQueen designs and even today his aptitude for fashion can still be felt.
Savage Beauty at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Alexander McQueen Collection, Savage Beauty exhibited at The Metropolitan Museum of Art has been organized by The Costume Institute and celebrates Alexander McQueen’s incredible contribution not only to the fashion industry by to the creative arts. The selected objects on display form part of an intricate and exploratory expedition of art and fashion. From the more unusual to the high fashion glam, the exhibition of Alexander McQueen showcases the immense talent of this fashion guru.
Jemma Scott is a freelance writer with an immense passion for fashion and the many designers the industry boats. She also has an interest in fashion clothing from designer dresses to what is new on the runways.
