Alexander McQueen Quotes

A collection of quotes by Alexander McQueen.

Alexander McQueen (1969-2010) was a British fashion designer known for his provocative and avant-garde approach to clothing. Born Lee Alexander McQueen in London, he discovered his interest in fashion and sewing at a young age. McQueen's talent and creativity were evident throughout his early career, and his graduation collection from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in 1992 caught the attention of influential fashion editor Isabella Blow.

After working for prestigious fashion houses such as Givenchy, McQueen launched his eponymous label, Alexander McQueen, in 1992. With his daring and unconventional designs, he quickly gained fame for pushing the boundaries of fashion. His shows were known for their dramatic storytelling and theatricality, often incorporating elements of shock and controversy.

McQueen's craftsmanship and cutting-edge designs earned him numerous accolades, including British Designer of the Year four times. His contributions to the industry were significant, as he brought a unique blend of artistry and dark romanticism to fashion, challenging traditional notions of beauty and femininity.

Tragically, Alexander McQueen took his own life in 2010, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and pushing boundaries that continues to inspire and shape the fashion world today.

I come from a different era and I design clothes for our era

I come from a different era and I design clothes for our era. I think of people I want to dress when I design.

Alexander McQueen


I work with people I admire and respect. It's never because

I work with people I admire and respect. It's never because of who they are.

Alexander McQueen

Respect

There is something sinister, something quite biographical ab

There is something sinister, something quite biographical about what I do - but that part is for me. It's my personal business. I think there is a lot of romance, melancholy. There's a sadness to it, but there's romance in sadness. I suppose I am a very melancholy person.

Alexander McQueen

Business

Rap music's been around for too long now to be inspirational

Rap music's been around for too long now to be inspirational. The words are, but the music isn't.

Alexander McQueen

Inspirational

Now I design what I want to wear, and it works that way.

Now I design what I want to wear, and it works that way.

Alexander McQueen

Design

I always wanted to be a designer. I read books on fashion fr

I always wanted to be a designer. I read books on fashion from the age of 12.

Alexander McQueen

Age

In this world, shipmates, sin that pays its way can travel f

In this world, shipmates, sin that pays its way can travel freely, and without passport; whereas Virtue, if a pauper, is stopped at all frontiers.

Herman Melville

Faith Reason

I can design a collection in a day and I always do, cause I'

I can design a collection in a day and I always do, cause I've always got a load of Italians on my back, moaning that it's late.

Alexander McQueen

Design