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.
1990's Vintage Moschino 'Cloud' Print Sky Blue Long sleeve spell out Shirt
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Vintage 1990's Moschino Iconic 'Cloud' print long sleeved shirt, with 'Moschino Forever' gold printed logo to the back. MADE IN ITALY ! Features: Long sleeves 'Moschino Forever' reve...
STELLA MCCARTNEY cobalt blue silk Button Up Shirt 36 XXS Blouse
By Stella McCartney
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Stella McCartney shirt in cobalt blue silk (100%) with longer a-line side inserts. Has been worn and buttons slightly faded at the dry cleaner. Overall in excellent conditi...
GUCCI sky blue cotton 2023 GG FLORAL STRIPED Shirt 38 XS
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci shirt in sky blue GG floral striped jacquard cotton (100%). Woven in a fine jacquard with Gucci's distinctive Double G floral stripe in sky blue, red, and white,...
CHANEL blue cotton 2019 19C LA PAUSA PRINTED POPLIN Blouse Shirt 42 L
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel printed blouse in blue, navy, white, yellow and soft pink poplin cotton (100%). Features a cropped silhouette, quilted waist band and buttoned cuffs. Closes wit...
LOUIS VUITTON midnight blue silk 2020 MONOGRAM Button-Up Shirt 36 XS
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton mini monogram button-up shirt in midnight blue silk (100%). Features two buttoned chest pockets. Brand new with tag. 2020 Pre-Fall Measurements Model R...
SS 2008 Alexander McQueen SS 2008 shirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Alexander McQueen SS 2008 shirt size ~S-M Shoulders: 47 cm / 18.50 in Sleeve Length: 67 cm / 26.38 in Underarm Width: 56 cm / 22.05 in Length: 78 cm / 30.71 in good condition, inside...
ETRO Size 42 Blue Cotton Button Down Long Sleeve Shirt
By Etro
Located in San Francisco, CA
ETRO long sleeve shirt comes in a blue cotton featuring a spread collar and a button up closure. Made in Italy. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 42 Measurements: Shoul...
BOTTEGA VENETA Chalk Inkwell silk 2023 PRINTED Button-Up Shirt 36 XXS
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Bottega Veneta shirt in chalk and inkwell grey silk (100%) showcases a refined feather print that adds a subtle graphic touch. Designed with a classic fit, it fea...
RAF SIMONS Size 42 Light Blue Aqua Cotton Button Down Long Sleeve Shirt
By Raf Simons
Located in San Francisco, CA
RAF SIMONS long sleeve shirt in a light blue cotton woven fabric featuring an aqua blue shoulder panel, embroidered "R," and button closure.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: ...
ETRO blue & black silk 2022 ARABESQUE Button-Up Shirt 42 M
By Etro
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Etro shirt in black stretch silk with 8% elastane, printed with an intricate tableau of ornamental floral arabesques, mythological animals, and the house's iconic Pega...
JIL SANDER 2011 Raf Simons blue cotton sheer patch pocket shirt FR36 S
By Jil Sander, Raf Simons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JIL SANDER 2011 Raf Simons blue cotton sheer patch pocket shirt FR36 S Reference: DYTG/A00094 Brand: Jil Sander Designer: Raf Simons Collection: Spring/Summer 2011 Material: Cotton C...
LANVIN sky blue cotton poplin high low collared half sleeve cropped shirt FR36 S
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN sky blue cotton poplin high low collared half sleeve cropped shirt FR36 S Reference: LNKO/A02677 Brand: Lanvin Material: Cotton Color: Blue Pattern: Solid Closure: Snap Button...
VVB VICTORIA BECKHAM light blue cotton asymmetric pleated hem dress shirt UK6 XS
By Victoria Beckham
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VVB VICTORIA BECKHAM light blue cotton asymmetric pleated hem dress shirt UK6 XS Reference: JACG/A00330 Brand: VVB Victoria Beckham Collection: VVB Material: Cotton Color: Blue Patte...
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo 2011 Runway blue patchwork denim button-up shirt FR36 S
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo 2011 Runway blue patchwork denim button-up shirt FR36 S Reference: MECG/A00255 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Collection: Resort 2011 - Runway Material:...
VALENTINO 2022 Runway blue silk tafetta relaxed neck tie oversized shirt IT38 XS
By Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO 2022 Runway blue silk tafetta relaxed neck tie oversized shirt IT38 XS Reference: AAWC/A00266 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Collection: 2022 - Runway Mater...
PRADA 2015 100% silk turquoise blue wide collar pocketed button-up shirt IT38 XS
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA 2015 100% silk turquoise blue wide collar pocketed button-up shirt IT38 XS Reference: MECG/A00250 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: 2015 Material: Silk Color: Bl...
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.
