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Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty @ The Met
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38 reviews for Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty @ The Met
Review Highlights
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"Lee was a genius in the fashion world and in his own right." In 4 reviews -
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38 reviews in English
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Review from Philip L.
1/8/2012
The best museum exhibit i've ever seen
I am not one for fashion shows and museums in general, but this exhibit was visually stunning. Never before have i seen so much creativity in fashion, it was striking how unique mcqueen's work was. Amazing and beautiful in its own way.
Would definitely recommend seeing it when the exhibit returns. Last i heard, it went to london. -
Review from Alessa M.
1/4/2012
Stunning, artistic, imaginary, complex, amazing...I could go on and on here but won't. SImply put this was one of the most amazing exhibits I've ever seen in my short 24 years, and how eerie that the man who created such stunning garments isn't here to that moment. It was a complete experience for me. I went over the summer with Andres because I had be dying to go, and wanted to catch it before it left the Met. (It's currently traveling so look up where it is now).
Fashion doesn't have to be a passion (ha I rhymed) for you to respect and honor the work of Alexander McQueen. The man was genius. Each room in the exhibit highlighted his best works from different periods in his short life. From the beginning all the way to the very last collection he worked on before his death.
I wish I would have snuck in one photo but photos weren't allowed and I respected that. McQueen's craftsmanship will never been seen in that high quality again in my opinion. It truly becomes jaw dropping what he created. It was well put together by the Met.
I went on a Tuesday to I didn't wait in line long and I took my time in each room letting the crowds pass me as I read everything and looked at each garment throughly. Thinking about it now brings a little sadness my way as I imagine what else could have come from such an amazing mind.Listed in: Designer Central
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Review from nicole d.
10/22/2011
The Alexander McQueen exhibit was artistic and beautifully eerie. It was more than McQueen's designs on display. It was an overall experience from the clothes, music, lighting to the design of each room. I was in awe as I moved from room to room and wanted to take in every detail.
You don't have to be into fashion or design to appreciate the creativity and exquisite craftsmanship of McQueen's designs. I was amazed at the use of materials and how they were shaped into fitted, feminine shapes.
I only regret that I went on a late weekday afternoon and didn't realize how early the Met closed (5:30!) so we were rushed at the end when we were corralled out by the staff as the museum closed.
While McQueen is the center of attention, must give a nod to the curators and production designers for creating a memorable experience. -
Review from Jeanette S.
La Puente, CA
8/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
I thought the McQueen exhibit was going to end way before I went on my NYC trip, so when I found out it was extended, I was super excited that I would finally get my chance to see this awesome exhibit!
I got the MET student discount, which was super awesome, so plus 1 star for that one. I went on a Sunday, which was probably my first mistake, so it was super packed and we had to wait in line for over 90 minutes to get into the exhibit. Since I had to wait over 90 minutes, you can only imagine how crowded it was. There was seriously way too many people in line and let into the exhibit at the same time.
I really loved the exhibit, I thought it was amazing and beautiful! All of the collections flow really nicely, the layout is really well done. There are lots of descriptions, videos, music, etc. to go along with all of the pieces. It was really awesome to see the videos playing along with the important runway pieces, it made the whole experience that much better.
The only problem was I could barely read the descriptions, it was really way too crowded every where. The crowd control is not good at all here. Every room is over packed with people, making it so uncomfortable and not to mention annoying. I really feel like they should let less people in at a time. Also, it is made very clear that no photography is allowed!!!! Why do dumb jerky douches keep taking pictures then?!?! So rude and disrespectful!
I bought the awesome hardcover hologram book in the gift shop which has all the pieces featured in the exhibit. The book is definitely amazing and also a quiet less crowded reminder of the exhibit, lol. Even if you're not into fashion or McQueen, it's still really neat and definitely a thought provoking experience. I don't know where the exhibit is off to next, but if it comes to Los Angeles, I would definitely go check it out again.
The exhibit itself deserves 5 stars, but my overall experience 3.5 stars. They really need some crowd control and organization up in there! -
Review from Andrew D.
8/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
I have been meaning to see Alexander McQueen's work on exhibit at the MET all summer but for various reasons I just never got around to it. Luckily they extended the exhibition by one week and extended the hours over the last few days. I went Thursday during the extended hours until 9PM. We got in line around 6:30 and the expected wait was over two hours, but it moved surprisingly quickly and we made it to the exhibit just before 8PM with an hour to go before closing time.
Obviously it was crowded, and the constant "No Photography!" from the staff was a bit of a drag as it detracted from the beautiful work on display by both McQueen himself and the curators of the exhibit(credit to Andrew Bolton, Harold Koda, Sam Gainsbury and Joseph Bennett). I don't work in fashion, but as a photographer I can appreciate things of beauty. Even presented on stiff mannequins, the pieces seemed so alive and full of energy. The ensembles presented here are not just mere articles of clothing, but they transcend "utility to a conceptual expression of culture, politics, and identity."
The exhibit is split into six chambers each with it's own distinct theme. Ranging from the dark and sadomasochistic Romantic Gothic and Cabinet of Curiosities to the colorful and sublime Romantic Naturalism. I took my time despite the crowds, an made sure to visit each piece individually and think about the quotes littered throughout the gallery. We took a little over an hour to see everything.
I could go on and on, but really you should stop wasting any more time reading this review and go now to see the exhibit!!! -
Review from Risa X.
Boston, MA
7/20/2011
Beautiful. Amazing. Life-changing. Extravagant.
Lee was a genius in the fashion world and in his own right. Everything from the lighting to the music to the visual set up was just perfect and on point.
Reason that I am subtracting stars:
Minus one star: The fact that the people that were in the exhibit with me ruined the entire thing for me. Why wait in line for an hour and a half if you don't know who this is? Lee was a tortured genius and the fact that he took his own life just adds more tragedy to his story. Throughout my time in the exhibit, I heard things such as "Who was he?" and "I don't get this.." And someone even had the audacity to tell her husband that the Kate Moss hologram from the SS1999 collection was "just some girl in a dress twirling around.." Lady, are you out of your mind? You don't know who Kate Moss is..? You live under a rock? And pay some damn respect to someone who has passed..
The whole "no picture taking" policy was upsetting as well, not because I myself was not allowed to take pictures. Lee is one of my favorite designers and will remain as such.. and I respected the wishes of no photography of his family, the curators, and whoever put time and money into the exhibit. But there were signs and security guards saying "NO PHOTOGRAPHS!" yet there were still people in front of me, IGNORING these words and continuing to take photographs. More than once, my party and I had told people in front of us politely, "Excuse me, but photographs are not allowed in here.." and these people chose to ignore us.
Minus another star: No offense but.. If you have no idea who this GENIUS is (or sadly, was).. You shouldn't be here. I should not overhear such things as "I don't know who or what everyone's waiting for but let's hop in line." I am perfectly fine with more people trying to learn about Lee and all his work but please don't make rude remarks INSIDE the exhibit. I support more education and the spread of his marvel.. but ask questions outside of the exhibit. For people that were in the exhibit on the verge of tears (as myself) hearing such disrespectful comments just ruined my experience.. The MET really should have dealt with the crowds and filtering a bit better. And it was SO jam packed inside the exhibit, I wasn't able to see everything; I only was able to see one side.
So.. Debriefing time:
The exhibit - As many stars as the universe holds..
The experience of seeing Lee's marvelous works of art in person - Again, as many stars as our universe holds..
The people that were in the exhibit, wasting precious time and space - The pitch black hole that sucked all these beautiful stars into abyss. -
Review from Vicky L.
6/20/2011
We were lucky enough to be in NY and visit The Met to see this exhibit.
McQueen was clearly a genius, a tortured genius who really pushed the boundaries when it came to fashion. It was his outlet; his twisted thoughts come to life.
The exhibit is phenomenal. It was the highlight of our trip to The Met. Even my husband who didn't know who McQueen was, was totally entranced by this exhibit. They had a generous amount of pieces on display - its not a "special exhibit" only showing 2-3 items. The exhibit is done with him in mind; the walkthrough itself is like seeing one of his fashion shows. There was a lot of thought put in by the curators to represent the amazingness of him along with the dark side of him.
The various rooms showcase his thoughts on challenging the status quo, making his political statements, and using unconventional materials and methods. His patternmaking and tailoring is phenomenal. In one of the exhibits, it shows off his signature tartan; the pieces featuring the tartan have multiple seams, where all the lines match up geometrically.
He sadly took his life at too young of an age; it would have been fascinating to see how his work would have evolved. During the short time he was here, his influence on the fashion world was huge; this exhibit does him well in honoring his accomplishments and bringing forth his stuff that the typical layman wouldn't have known about and experienced.
Hurry up and go there before the exhibit's gone!!!\
It's a special exhibit that closes at the beginning of August. Entrance is included in the pricing of the suggested ticket pricing of $20 per adult of $10 for students. Highly highly worth it to make the trip to the Met to see this.
Lines form on the second floor and move fairly quickly. From the main entrance hall, take a left through the marble statues and head towards the African Hall. Take the elevators up and then follow the snaking line of people to the end.Listed in: NYC 2011 Trip!
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Review from Rowena Y.
6/23/2011 1 photo
I was never a fan of Alexander McQueen in terms of wearable designs but I must compliment on his creative and imaginative work of art. He was definitely an artist; but not so much of a fashion retailer in my opinion. The A. McQueen exhibit at the MET was indeed phenomenal and so was the line to get in. Luckily, I live pretty close by the MET so I was able to get there around 10am and the line was not so ridiculous. As expected, most visitors on the line were women/fashionistas. I almost felt bad for the other exhibits which had almost nobody in them.
Since this review is about a creative artist, I will be a little creative with my review as well..and here are some words that came through my mind as I was observing some of his collections...
A - Ambitious
L - Luxurious
E - Epic
X - ??! (wtf)
A - Artistic
N - Nihilistic
D - Demonic
E - Edgy
R - Romantic
M - Murky
C - Creative
Q - Queer
U - Unsettling
E - Elegant
E - Exotic
N - Nationalistic
Quick Tips:
1) Get there in the morning to avoid long, snaking lines.
2) No additional fee for exhibit; it's included in the general "suggested" admission fee.
3) No photography allowed; but you can purchase a souvenir book or postcards at the end of the exhibit. (I say postcards, which costs about $13 for 10 sheets. Souvenir book costs $45 bucks and the cover has a hologram of Mr. McQueen himself transforming into a skull-like figure. Personally, it's not something I would like to put on my coffee table. It's a bit morbid, don't you think?)
4) No strollers allowed. Leave your babies at home.Listed in: NYC Events and Places, FYE
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Review from Stefanie S.
Stamford, CT
7/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
Today I had the opportunity to check out the McQueen exhibit at the Met. Although I had to wait in line for 45 minutes, it was well worth it! Alexander McQueen's influence in the fashion world was enormous!
McQueen was clearly a tortured mastermind who really pushed the limits when it came to the fashion world. He channeled his warped thoughts through fashion by giving his fascinating designs a life of their own. Touring this exhibit is a fashionista's dream! The exhibit was an imaginative edgy unsettling work of skillful talent! Each piece was exceptionally stunning and outrageously wicked simultaneously! His uniqueness really reflected through his visually stunning work of art. Each room had a different type of mood with specific type of music. Some of the music was definitely on the eerie side, while some of the music had a very calm vibe... The craftsmanship and design of his clothing definitely showed his dark side, and his one of a kind gift to the fashion world!
This exhibit is only around for a limited time in NYC. It will be gone by the 1st week in August. I highly recommend any who is a fan of fashion to check out this exhibit while you can! If you go early in the morning, I have been told that you can beat the line. You can also by a membership to the Met for $70.00 and skip the line completely. You can read more about my thoughts on my blog site: http://steffashionista... -
Review from Lisa N.
9/7/2011
I'm so glad I was able to check this out before the exhibit ended. The experience was great (although crowded). I walked away having had a deeper appreciation for McQueen's work. I thought each room was well done and especially appreciated the cool music played throughout the exhibit too. Yay, Met!!!
PSA: I going to have to call out the rude guys ignoring the no photos rules because that's not cool. Have some respect, people! And don't ruin exhibits like these for the rest of us. -
Review from ashley S.
New York, NY
8/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
I went there on a tuesday at 2pm. They said it would be a 2 1/2 hour wait to get into the exhibit. It ended up being more like an hour wait, not so bad.
The exhibit was amazing, it starts out with 2 couture dressed, one red one and one made of sea shells. Then it moves to his tailored jackets and skirts and pants. From there goes to his different collections.
It was presented in an amazing layout and the ambiance in the exhibit was purposefully matched to the garments. It really gave you a look into his world and how he felt about fashion and politics. Amazing. You just have to go . -
Review from Karen P.
Absolutely wonderful exhibit. I wish it was still going on.
I went during the last week and it was crazy. I had to wait on line for 3 hours. I took my mom with me and we played games like tic tac toe, and looked at the art around the line but eventually we just started to get very weary. We saw many people give up while on line. The line really seemed never ending. At least we didn't go on the very last weekend. The line was even crazier.
The exhibit was well worth the wait though. Most of Alexander McQueen's outfits were very breathtaking. His tailoring was excellent and he was so creative.
It was very interesting to see huge fans of McQueen's there along with too many people who had never heard of McQueen until Kate & Pippa's dresses.
Having followed McQueen's fashion shows for years it was great to see many of his outfits up close, such as the tartan dresses, the bumster pants, the Oyster dress. At times it was difficult to view certain items because the congestion of people in the exhibit, but I tried to view as much as I could and take my time. Alexander McQueen was absolutely brilliant.
I want to give many props to the Costume Institute for putting this exhibit together. So well crafted. This has definitely been my favorite exhibit at the museum and one I wish so much I could see again. -
Review from Julie P.
7/24/2011
Waited TWO HOURS. But it was completely worth it. I knew nothing about the designer going in, or fashion for that matter, but upon exiting I was hooked and on http://www.alexandermc... scouring the sale selections... diehard platform shoes, belts with chains, whimsical dresses, flappy suits with strange folds... ah but enough on that. The Met did an amazing job with the ambiance - as a Tim Burton fan, who apparently inspired McQueen at some point in his career, I was very happy. Good show, great exhibit, beautiful pieces of fashion art.
oh lol FYI children were going around crying and telling their moms they were scared... don't bring the sensitive tikes... -
Review from Laura W.
7/27/2011
There isn't much time left to see the exhibit which means the lines will be even longer. I highly recommend you upgrade your ticket to a membership or buy a membership outright. It is with the extra money to skip the line and get in there faster. It is extremely crowded once you get inside and you do have to double back in some parts which can make for a frustrating experience but don't skip looking at anything. I only wish they didn't provide the headphones because it would keep the flow of traffic moving faster.
As for the actual exhibit, it was more amazing than I thought it could be. It was bigger and there were so many more pieces and most were not behind glass. I would have freaked out on someone if I saw them trying to touch one.
I thought it was curated well with many of the runway show videos playing above really important pieces. I was happy to see the Shalom Harlow spray paint dress and I had no idea so many hats and jewelry pieces would also be included.
I wonder if this really is a one time only show or if it will travel elsewhere. It really needs to be seen by as many people as possible. -
Review from Maria i.
Bronx, NY
9/4/2011
This exhibit was beautiful! I saw the exhibit when it just started and waited on line for about 45 minutes which seems to move pretty fast (I was with my hubby and a friend so I guess it made time go by fast) but inside it was CROWDED!
Anyway, I went inside and I was overwhelmed with emotions that I started to cry literally. His works are so beautiful, amazing, and inspiring! I was an total awe of his victorian/modern look to his clothes and then to this renaissance looks with the masks made from another designer which added affect to the dresses! And then to architectural dresses and the small details added to other dresses. My favorite piece was the raven I believe it is called and the fan blowing against the dress...it was just beautiful (thats when I started to cry). My favorite part of the exhibit were also his quotes on the walls and his runway shows on top of the roof almost.
Alexander McQueen, in my opinion, is truly an artist of his craftsmanship towards his pieces to inspire and surprise you. I loved it and it was the greatest experience ever. Truly it was. I hope MET does this more often to other designers as well.
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Review from Zinat M.
10/22/2011 3 photos
This was personally life altering. The Met really did an excellent job of crowd control and informing visitors what to expect. They didn't even know what to expect, but quickly learned and were able to handle the masses. I went right before the last wknd, and had a 2 hr wait, it only built the excitement. They thankfully had the line go through the grand hall with the Rodin statues, passing by Monet and Van Gogh. Once into the exhibit, it was overwhelmingly powerful, emotional and beautiful. I could feel McQueen's presence and as haunting as it was, it was also breath taking and awe inspiring. Every room had a theme, had a different emotion and vibe. It moved me like nothing else, the paradigm shifted. We weren't allowed to take pictures, but I had to... to remember it, and to share with who I could the life of this extraordinary man.
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Review from Elektra R.
Manhattan, NY
8/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
Well, we TRIED to see the exhibit, but even after waiting on line to get into the museum, the line to actually see the exhibit was too long. Estimated waiting time: 3 hours, and from what I hear, that was a gift.
That's what you get for waiting until the last minute. Note to self: Next time, be more proactive and go before the buzz gets insane.
The coffee table book in the gift shop was beautiful! -
Review from Tasha S.
Bronx, NY
7/17/2011
The only reason why this didnt get 5 stars is because they do not allow picture taking what so ever. Dont even try to sneak one. They have close circuit cameras watching and big beefy men will escort you out.
The line was ridiculous. I stood on it from the big staircase all the way to the exhibit. Annoyingly asking my friend "Are we there yet" we were fooled plenty of times while just being escorted to another line in another room.
Finally once we get to the exhibit, you are greeted by some of Mqueens finest structured, tailored sutis. Loved it. Then you enter a room of headpieces, earrings, bodices, and shoes. Yes the infamous wodden boots were in there in all its glory. You then get to see more of the talented designer's couture gowns, video of his creative fashion shows (creative is an understatement) and ofcorse the armadillo shoe collection (funky), the white flower dress Kate Moss wore (adore), and the hair coats (I dont know about that)
The man was a fashion guru in his own category and I believe the Mets exibition of his work really reflect it as much as they were allowed. I wish I could've took pictures. The gold feather dress is my fav, I wanted to touch it like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman :-) -
Review from Kristie B.
Forest Hills, NY
7/31/2011
I dragged Hubs to The Met since this exhibit is in its final week. As we arrived, we were told that the wait time for the McQueen Exhibit would be about 2 hours. Hubs decided it was worth the $70 membership fee to skip the line. Each member gets to bring one non-member guest in to the exhibit, but the guest must still pay to enter the museum. We waited on the members-only line for about 5 minutes until we were in admitted into the exhibit.
Everything about the exhibit was perfect except for the complete lack of crowd control. Everyone was standing literally shoulder to shoulder and people were barely moving. We were constantly being pushed and shoved by people and it was impossible to see certain pieces due to the amount of people that were there. If you are claustrophobic, stay away. I'm usually ok with crowds in small spaces but this definitely made me uneasy at times.
Another tip- this is not an exhibit for children. There's a video during the exhibit that contains nudity, and not the beautiful artsy kind. Also, please don't take pictures, touch the clothes, or obnoxiously insult McQueen's work. Yes, it may not be everyone's cup of tea, but you are at an exhibit dedicated to his work and it is disrespectful.
The actual dresses and accessories are amazing, but it's McQueen so you know that they will be. -
Review from L L.
Chicago, IL
8/3/2011
So I went on Tuesday (waited in line) at 1:30 PM....I planned ahead, bought my ticket via the internet before I got there and then went to the will call desk to get in. Made it a little easier. I was readily disappointed when as I was handing my ticket over to the desk that they said they closed down the line at 12:00 PM for the exhibit due to too many people... (It is the last week)...I asked her how long it was going to be closed for she said up to 3 hours (she said they wouldn't even let people wait in line). I asked where it was and I decided to just mill up there.
As I was heading up there I saw a very small line forming and I was wondering what was going on. I asked one of those ask me people she stated that they were going to let people wait in line but there was no guarantee that if we waited for 3 hours that we would get in (seriously?) Last week of a very successful exhibit and they can't guarantee that if you wait in line until close that you can get in? Wow. Nice.
Well literally after I waited in line for 10 minutes I moved very fast...closer to the exhibit. I probably waited altogether 35 minutes....which is faster than a lot of other people who came in just after I did. So basically don't listen to the people at the MET...because they were very, very wrong in this case.
The exhibit was totally worth it....beautiful....If you are completely blown away with the creative genius that Alexander McQueen was you will not be disappointed.
It was crowded...but take your time looking at everything because it will be hard to go back to take in what you have missed because of the crowd. There is a lot of pushing and shoving and complaining especially by the very older generation about that everything seemed a bit scandalous and that nothing was ready to wear, and who would wear that and McQueen must have been crazy....he must of hated women the list goes on and on blah, blah, blah....to each his own but I could have done without the commentary. Please do not bring children here....it is not a place for them but if you knew McQueen's work you would have known that (If I did not know anything I would have probably done some research before I went to see the exhibit). But I did enjoy that people in line and in the exhibit who said they had no idea who McQueen was (besides the wedding dress that Burton created) but waited in line anyway....I think this exhibit gave people the time to learn more about McQueen....it was great to see.
The Met did a beautiful job with this exhibit....everything was organized beautifully. I went in loving a certain collection but then upon leaving I had new favourites because the exhibit let me see the work from new eyes and a new perspective....lovely just lovely....One of my favourite was the spray paint dress....I love seeing the piece there and seeing it on the video and seeing how it was created....pretty awesome. I loved seeing all the head dresses....it was amazing...
One thing that I did not like is the roving security-that yelled at you about everything....I understand they are there for a reason but every two seconds they were yelling about no phones, no cameras, no I-phones....it ruined the experience to a certain extent...you are totally being taken in by a piece and all you can here is this woman in a manly suit screaming "no phones, no cameras, no I-phones"....
What I would recommend to the MET is....charge an additional fee for an exhibit as special as this one....Even if it is in addition to the normal admission....I would pay it and diehard fans of McQueen would have as well (especially if part or all of the proceeds would have went to a cause related to aspiring designers or ART or something that was related to McQueen like Battersea Dogs and Cats Home in south London, and the Blue Cross animal welfare charity in Burford, Oxfordshire) ....there would not have been the unnecessary chaos and crowds if you had done so....The MET should have realized this especially with his death in Feb 2010 and also with that fact that Burton designed Kate Middleton's wedding dress...I would also recommend buying the book....it is done beautifully....and will give you more time to stare and reflect what you saw at the MET. $45.00 well spent.
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Review from Doreen L.
8/8/2011
I must admit- I have pondered how to write this review for days and found it impossible to sum up his life's work in a paragraphs. I tried to immerse myself in his psyche and feel and think as he does but I found that I was not willing to push my brain into the boundaries that can create such pieces as those seen in Angels and Demons. What I can tell you is if you have never heard of Alexander Mcqueen, I can say that he is an artist capable of incredibly thought provoking, inspiring, magnificent and sometimes grotesque pieces. All of his work, I looked upon with fascination and awe. To quote a famous scholar, "art, is not like science, a logic of references but a release from reference and rendition of immediate experience: a presentation of forms, images or ideas in such a way that they will communicate, not primarily a thought or even a feeling but an impact'. I cannot explain why the following are examples of art but I can tell you that they meet the expectation that a piece shall communicate an impact.
Highlights of the Savage Beauty exhibit:
Video of model Shalom Harlow wearing a large white tulle gown as she stood on a wooden turntable while two flanking robots sprayed painted her dress. Gorgeous performance art piece.
Hologram of Kate Moss hauntingly unraveling while wearing Mcqueen's ruffled organza dress to the theme song of Schindler's List.
Full body black duck feather dress- includes a seamless cap and peaks at the shoulders.
Oyster dress- made of 600m of chiffon- it took months to make this dress with three people cutting. Talk about couture!
His lilac leather and horsehair dress with leather cap and ponytail of horsehair protruding from the cap. When observing the dress on a mannequin, the dress looks odd but when placed on a model, it is a fluid fascinating piece.
The balsa wood dress. I love the smoothness of balsa wood, and it is gorgeous to watch the dress rotate.
The dress made of silk and real flowers and the gown composed of bleached razor clams. If someone pitched an idea to make a gown out of razor clams, I would think they are either stupid or insane. But Mcqueen pulls it off- the gown is gorgeous regal, nicely designed albeit non practical.
Thank you Met for your wonderful exhibits and thank you for showing Alexander McQueen.
Tips:
For the exhibition- if you actually desire to go, go early in the morning and go before the last week or last couple of days. When the exhibit nears the end- people panic and the lines get ridiculous. I went the Mcqueen exhibit on a Friday afternoon around 1pm. I waited 1 hour and 40 minutes (20 minutes waiting to get inside the museum). The later it got- the longer the line and longer the wait. My friend went around 3pm and was quoted a 4 hour wait time- one hour to get in and three hours for the exhibit. -
Review from Jason N.
10/21/2011
This was purely amazing. Note the commemorative hardcover book is available for sale online at at Urban Outfitters on 14th Street (downstairs).
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Review from Andre L.
New York, NY
8/8/2011
Great exhibit depsite the long line.
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Review from Shawn S.
Boston, MA
7/20/2011
let's get one thing straight, i'm an avid alexander mcqueen fan of both his wearable line, and his runway collections. i love fashion, and respect the impact he had on that world.
let's get another thing straight, the exhibit as a whole is wondrous. the collections are both bold and brave, and the construction is as dark as it is captivating and beautiful.
so why one star you ask? because the manner in which the MET has handled how you go thru, and who comes thru, is horrendous. this should be an invite only exhibit. it should be a selective process. you should have to take some sort of entrance exam to get in. they should require to work in the fashion industry to even attend. if you have kids leave. if you're wearing Abercrombie or crocs...leave...why are you at a deceased fashion designer's exhibit?
there was so much middle america, euro, south american, and asia trash in this exhibit, it was horrendous. the line for it was 90 minutes long, only to overhear such ridiculous quotes as, "i don't even know what i'm waiting for but there's a line so it must be good." only to get in and be rewarded with feeling like i'm in a concentration camp with people, and not getting to appreciate nor take in the splendor of what alexander mcqueen
brought into the world, but instead, be surrounded by ignorance. people were so immensely disrespectful in here, taking pictures even though it was specifically asked by the deceased designers family to not do so. making stupid remarks about the designs, complaining to each other that they waited in line for something they don't even get. go back to suburbia, leave the city, go back to hardees.
loved the designer, loved the look, loved the exhibit, hated everyone in there. -
Review from Rachel S.
7/7/2011 1 Check-in Here
Waited on line for an hour and 40 minutes. I never believed that anything was worth waiting on line for that long. This exhibit proved me wrong. The man was a genius. So creative, so "out of the box". I was in awe. The music complementing the different costume/clothing themes was perfect. He changed fashion and the way women think of their bodies. I wish he wouldn't have passed so soon. Imagine how much further his creativity could have taken him and the fashion world.
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Review from Erika C.
9/6/2011
Well worth the wait. My friend pointed out that the exhibit was reminiscent of Sleep No More.
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Review from Maly A.
Updated - 8/11/2011
Looking at the wait time people have recently had, I'm glad i went when i did, a little over an hour doesn't seem so bad after all!
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7/21/2011
I went on a Friday, earlier in the day so the lines weren't so bad. Well, by 'not so bad' I mean the… Read more »
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Review from Diane Y.
6/27/2011
Of all the touristy places in New York, The Met was one of the few I had never been to. I'm so glad I went and this exhibit was going on. I have never been so moved by an exhibit. The wait on a Saturday afternoon was about 45 minutes long but was totally worth it. The bf was complaining in line, "So we're waiting in line to see clothes?" but I think he was even fascinated by the exhibit. The pieces were so beautifully displayed by season, and the quotes, I don't even know where to begin. This man was a fashion genius; and yes, fashion is and can be art. If you see this exhibit, you will know what I mean. The "recommended donation" of $20 alone is worth it to see just this exhibit.
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Review from Jeanette L.
New York, NY
6/30/2011
Amazing, a must go if you can make it before the exhibit shuts in early August. Go early and you still may need to wait in line for the exhibit but it moves quickly and is totally worth the wait.
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Review from Mike R.
Westminster, CO
7/24/2011
5 stars, worth the wait.
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Review from K P.
Hoboken, NJ
7/11/2011
Waited in line for an hour and forty five minutes and it was worth every second. Absolutely stunning. Really, there are no words to do it justice. You must see it for yourself. Besides the incredible clothes, accessories, and the tortured genius that is Alexander McQueen... the way the exhibit is put together is just phenomenal. It really taps into the provocative energy and emotion that his shows were infamous for. Will probably go back to see it a second time before it's over in August.
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Review from Amy Y.
Irvine, CA
7/3/2011
I heart Alexander McQueen. Genius.
Line wait was 20 minutes. Went in two rounds. Just speechless. Absolutely speechless.
Doesn't matter if you're not into fashion, or if you think fashion is whatevs. Just check it out. You will appreciate his art and his concept for fashion and art and incorporation his scottish history.
its indescribable.
I will never ever get another chance to be up close to his designs. Armadillo shoes.
READ THE WALLS. Read the description plaques. Read it all. Amazing.
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Review from Mich Y.
Forest Hills, NY
7/2/2011
I've been waiting to see the Alexander McQueen exhibit since it opened, and I finally got to see it today! I waited on line for almost 2 hours to see this exhibit, and it was definitely worth the wait. The pieces were so uniquely beautiful but shocking at the same time. It's much more than just fashion, his personality was really reflected through his works. Don't ignore the exhibit information written on the walls, it will give you a real insight into the thought process that McQueen had while working on his pieces.
If you live in NY, don't pass up this opportunity. And if you don't live in NY, but will be visiting soon, put this on the top of your list. Go Monday-Thursday for shorter lines. -
Review from Romana claretta H.
Long Island City, NY
8/8/2011
went this past Saturday and the line was ridiculously massive....5-6 hour wait!!! I was so looking forward to seeing the exhibit but no way I was going to wait on that enormous line. i guess i'll have to go to london to see it now!
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Review from Michael L.
New York, NY
8/1/2011 1 Check-in Here
Like many other non-members, we had to wait for 2 hours..2:20 to be exact. And like many other heterosexual males, the S.O. dragged me. However, i did enjoy and appreciate the designs of the late Alexander McQueen. A lot of the sections of the exhibit had a totally different ambiance then the others. With eerie and dark music in one section, to rotating manniquins with flowery and vibrant dresses. Not only were there articles of clothing, but also they had various clips from his runway shows that had those articles of clothing in so i thought that was a nice touch. Is it worth 2.5 hours? Probably best to just pay to become members especially if you live in the city. That way the line is not an issue, and you get 10% discount from their stores which I could have used to pay for the alexander mcqueen art book that they were selling. Either way I do think its worth a look, and I did enjoy this exhibit sans 2.5 hour wait. At the end my back was killing me.
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Review from Sera C.
North Hollywood, CA
8/25/2011
10 stars. changed my life.
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Review from Katherine L.
New York, NY
8/9/2011
Someone mentioned to me that this exhibit is amazing and that I should check it out. I remembered it when I was passing by the Met museum and had a few hours free to kill. I said this is a golden opportunity to see the exhibit and went inside. I followed the crowd to the end of the line, and the sign said the approximate waiting time is two hours. I said to myself, surely this is exaggerated! But I was wrong. I waited for 2 hours & 15 minutes to Finally get inside. I wasn't disappointed with it, though. I didn't know much about Alexander McQueen before his death, but I could tell that he was a genius and a revolutionary designer. Some stuff were creepy and dark, especially the accessories section. The black duck -feather dress reminded me of a black swan. The white lacy long dress was mesmerizing, and low-rise pants he's famous for was very interesting. The feelings I got from looking at the pieces were that this person was attracted to avant garde and dark, demon-like creatures. The exhibit wasn't just about clothes. They featured fashion show footages and short film clips featuring his clothes. Nothing was run of the mill or ordinary. His fashion show that featured models acting like pieces on the chess board was really original and fun. We lost one of a kind, talented artist. RIP, Alexander McQueen.
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Review from Sintia D.
New York, NY
8/7/2011
Why are all you sissys complaining about your 2-3 hour wait time? How about I waited 6 hours! Yes, you read that correctly, SIX HOURS. Like a typical New Yorker I waited till the last minute. I knew the last day of the exhibit would be hectic so I planed on waking up at 5AM to beat the crowd. Things didn't go as planned, I hit snooze one too many times and found myself rushing to my shower at 9. I got to the Met by 10:30 and the line literally snaked well into Central Park. By "well into" I mean up, up and around (the bike path on 82th). But I was determined to wait. We got inside by 1pm. I thought the end was near but like several times today, I was wrong. This line inside was an exhibit within itself "CRAZY NEW YORKERS AND THE THINGS THAT THEY DO". We waited another 3 hours inside which were way better then the hours spent roasting in 90 degree weather. Call me crazy, but even enduring those 6 torturous hours of waiting I still think it was worth it. McQueen's work was so dark, beautiful, natural, sexy, intense, brilliant, just pure GENIUS. Long Live McQueen!
