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LouieDeconstruction by Alexander McQueen
August 17th 2006 05:56
Alexander McQueen is extremely adept at not only designing revolutionary and unique clothes, but also redesigning. In the following clip, the talented McQueen delivers a stunning presentation called 'The Bridegroom Stripped Bare', where he turns a 'groom' wearing a suit by Yohji Yamamoto, shirt by Jean Paul Gaultier, and tie by Hugo Boss, into a 'bride' using a length of string, a bundle of ivory fabric, two wooden blocks (or bricks? not sure), and paintbrushes that are later deemed quite unnecessary. The performance seems to have been slightly influenced by Martin Margiela, arguably the most brilliant deconstructionist designer ever, but the final piece is undeniably McQueen - genius!
Is it not totally wicked-wonderful? I was frozen with wonder after watching it. I don't actually know why a bride would have a sock (at least I think it's a sock?) in her mouth or be topless at her wedding, but I presume that it symbolises the 'stripped bare' aspect of the title - it could represent brides who wear exposing wedding dresses, or conversely it could be about sexual oppression. This is what makes McQueen's work so appealing; it can be understood in completely dissimilar ways. Regardless of what it symbolises, it's absolutely amazing - the end piece actually looked rather androgynous so it could even be a unisex outfit. I had expected the groom to be transformed into a more authentic bride, but I'm glad the final bride had a more anomalous look as it's so very McQueen (incredibly gifted and full of surprises). This is just one remarkable example of his work - these ones are also rather fabulous:
He's so poetic - if you check out his official site you'll get a better idea of just how original and creative he is. I love Alexander McQueen!
Is it not totally wicked-wonderful? I was frozen with wonder after watching it. I don't actually know why a bride would have a sock (at least I think it's a sock?) in her mouth or be topless at her wedding, but I presume that it symbolises the 'stripped bare' aspect of the title - it could represent brides who wear exposing wedding dresses, or conversely it could be about sexual oppression. This is what makes McQueen's work so appealing; it can be understood in completely dissimilar ways. Regardless of what it symbolises, it's absolutely amazing - the end piece actually looked rather androgynous so it could even be a unisex outfit. I had expected the groom to be transformed into a more authentic bride, but I'm glad the final bride had a more anomalous look as it's so very McQueen (incredibly gifted and full of surprises). This is just one remarkable example of his work - these ones are also rather fabulous:
He's so poetic - if you check out his official site you'll get a better idea of just how original and creative he is. I love Alexander McQueen!
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Comment by amy
If you love Alexander McQueen so much, why don't you marry him?
Oh yeah, cos he might make you wear *THAT*!
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Comment by Sisi
you did make me laugh out loud though haha
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Comment by Nella
amazing i have to add again lol