British fashion designer Lee Alexander McQueen, the original creative engine behind the Alexander McQueen label, was beloved for his expert tailoring and theatrical runway shows. After his suicide in 2010, fans left tributes to the man and his talents outside Alexander McQueen boutiques worldwide. Record-breaking crowds visited the posthumous retrospective of the designer’s work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and the Victoria and Albert in London.
The inspirations for vintage Alexander McQueen bags, dresses, jackets and other items came from many quarters — film, music, current events, history, his heritage and fashions of the past. The designer's runway presentations were not just displays of clothing but were personal expressions of the zeitgeist, often touching on our cultural anxieties and concerns. McQueen’s own thoughts and feelings about love, death, gender, genocide, colonialism, global warming and the extinction of species all appear in his pieces.
McQueen certainly shook up fashion; he was a born Rottweiler. His upbringing on a council estate in north London played a part, but his family was close and supportive, not dysfunctional. He was proud of his Scottish heritage: He was a defiant fashion warrior. His historical themes and shows — such as “Highland Rape,” 2002, which was inspired by England’s “rape of Scotland,” as McQueen called it — always invoked powerful reactions from his audience of fashion pros.
“What you see in the work is the person himself. And my heart is in my work,” McQueen told Harper’s Bazaar in 2007.
It is perhaps this heart, and the heart’s exposure, that drew the crowds and made McQueen's creations both popular and emotionally resonant. Because the work was personal and thus layered with feeling, the motifs — decorative embellishments and fabric choices — have meaning. In other words, in McQueen’s oeuvre, plaid is more than simply a pattern.
Find vintage Alexander McQueen fashion and accessories — including the designer's coveted bags and comfortable, stretchy jersey knit dresses and gowns — on 1stDibs.
Alexander McQueen suede bomber jacket, size 48
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Size: Italian 48 (fits Russian 48-50, M/L). Actual measurements (more important than the tag): Sleeve (shoulder to cuff seam): 82 cm (32.3 inches) Sleeve (inseam, underarm): 52 cm...
Valentino Satin Varsity Bomber Jacket Cupid Bead Embroidery US 8 IT 44 Pink Silk
By Valentino
Located in Miami, FL
- Pink exterior - Tagged size 8 - Made of 100% silk Condition: The jacket is in overall decent condition there is a small orange mark on the front please see listing images ...
Valentino Forest Green 3-D Flowers Embroidery Beaded Lamb Leather Jacket size 10
By Valentino
Located in Montgomery, TX
Valentino Vintage Embellished Green Leather Elegant and Feminine Fitted Jacket Designer size - 10 Soft Green Lamb Leather, 3-D Flowers Application, Exclusively Embroidered and Beade...
Saint Laurent 2016 Blouson Love FR38 Pink Embroided Bomber Jacket UK10 US8
By Hedi Slimane, Saint Laurent
Located in PARIS, FR
Saint Laurent 2016 bomber-style jacket by Hedi Slimane in pale pink viscose satin; features two front slit pockets, "Love" embroidery in sequins, rhinestones, and beads on the back, ...
Dolce Green Leather Bomber Jacket With Black Trim
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Dolce & Gabbana green leather bomber jacket with black ribbed trim, featuring side slit pockets, inside lining, "Dolce and Gabbana"...
2010s Gucci reversible bomber jacket A versatile Gucci reversible bomber jacket
By Gucci
Located in Milano, Lombardia
2010s Gucci reversible bomber jacket A versatile Gucci reversible bomber jacket offering two distinct looks in one garment. Designed with ribbed trims, a classic zip-front closure, ...
Dolce & Gabbana Men's Green Leather Bomber Jacket
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Kaunas, LT
Dolce Gabbana men's leather 'bomber'-style jacket in excellent condition. The rich green hue lends the piece distinction and allows for an unexpected yet decidedly refined aesthetic....
Alexander McQueen McQ Faux Leather & Textile Jacket Sz.44/XS
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Krakow, PL
Elevate your wardrobe with this stylish Alexander McQueen McQ jacket! This unique piece combines smooth leather with technical textile, creating a contemporary, urban look. The stra...
Gucci Cotton Bomber Jacker With Embordered Rear 'Gucci Orgasmique'
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci Cotton Bomber Jacker With Embordered Rear 'Gucci Orgasmique' Beige one side and nay blue to the other. Beige side having the Embordered Rear 'Gucci Orgasmique' Logo zipper...
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NWT Elie Saab 2018 Collection 3D Floral Embellishment Bomber Jacket
By Elie Saab
Located in Montgomery, TX
NWT Elie Saab 3D Floral Embellishment Bomber Jacket Designer size 50 - We recommend purchasing one size larger than your normal size - this design has a small fit. Please check meas...
GUCCI Alessandro Michele green pink floral applique ruffled track jacket XS
By Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI Alessandro Michele green pink floral applique ruffled track jacket XS Reference: TGAS/D00101 Brand: Gucci Designer: Alessandro Michele Material: Polyester, Cotton Color: Green,...
GUCCI 2016 Runway light blue bee floral embroidery studded jacket IT38 XS
By Alessandro Michele, Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI Michele 2016 Runway light blue bee floral embroidery studded jacket IT38 XS Reference: MECG/A00218 Brand: Gucci Designer: Alessandro Michele Collection: SS 2016 - Runway Materi...
GUCCI Alessandro Michele green pink floral applique ruffled track jacket XS
By Gucci, Alessandro Michele
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI Alessandro Michele green pink floral applique ruffled track jacket XS Reference: TGAS/D00101 Brand: Gucci Designer: Alessandro Michele Material: Polyester, Cotton Color: Green,...
GUCCI black leather bird butterfly applique studded biker jacket IT38 XS
By Alessandro Michele, Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI Michele black leather tropical bird butterfly applique studded biker jacket IT38 XS Reference: MECG/A00217 Brand: Gucci Designer: Alessandro Michele Material: Leather Color: Bl...
DRIES VAN NOTEN 2015 Runway embroidered linen wool varsity bomber jacket IT42 M
By Dries van Noten
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DRIES VAN NOTEN 2015 Runway embroidered linen wool varsity bomber jacket IT42 M Reference: CYTY/A00076 Brand: Dries Van Noten Collection: 2015 - Runway Material: Linen, Wool Color: B...
LOEWE JW ANDERSON kelly green leather moto biker jacket S
By J W Anderson, Loewe
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOEWE JW ANDERSON kelly green leather moto biker jacket S Reference: ANWU/A00489 Brand: Loewe Designer: JW Anderson Material: Leather Color: Green, Gold Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip E...
The designer combined his Savile Row training with his fascination with Victorian jewelry to create a most alluring piece.
A striking tartan ensemble from the late designer’s celebrated (and controversial) Fall/Winter 2006 collection is equal parts tailored and punk.
