After work at Savage Beauty

As Alexander McQueen fever hits London, Working Process and Savage Beauty were two of my must-see exhibitions of the year. Featuring the largest retrospective of his work in Europe, the lavish garments on display at Savage Beauty had me reviewing my staid, work wardrobe with some disdain.  From slinky shell dresses to raffish tartan and taffeta numbers, the fabulously flamboyant world of McQueen whisks you out of the conformity of the corporate world and into journeys you never believed were possible.

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An afternoon at Working Process

If you’ve ever embarked on a work project which has consumed every waking moment, you’ll identify with Working Process.  The exhibition documents the painstaking creation of the late Alexander McQueen’s final couture collection, Horn of Plenty in 2009. From the first pin and tuck to the high-drama of the Paris catwalks, the exhibition provides a fascinating insight into the working process of one of the UK’s most celebrated designers.

catwalk models Alexander McQueen final collection

Untitled from the series 'Alexander McQueen Working Process' 2008-09 © Nick Waplington Working Process

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