ALEXANDER MCQUEEN FW 99 Iconic and Rare Flared Coat with Crinoline
About the Item
- Designer:
- Brand:
- Dimensions:Width: 18.12 in (46 cm)Length: 42.92 in (109 cm)Marked Size: No size tag, fits like a IT 42 (NA)Waist: 14.97 in (38 cm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:Some sequins are missing.
- Seller Location:Milano, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3865221128562
Alexander McQueen
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.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Reggio Emilia, Italy
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 3 days of delivery.
- DOLCE & GABBANA 90's Rare and Iconic Animalier Trench CoatBy Dolce & GabbanaLocated in Milano, MILANO90's rare and iconic animalier printed double breast trench coat by Dolce & Gabbana. Two pockets. Belt attached. The composition is 100% nylon.Category
1990s Coats and Outerwear
- RAF SIMONS FW 00 Rare and Iconic Cotton CapeBy Raf SimonsLocated in Milano, MILANOFall Winter 2000 rare and iconic cape from "Confusion" collection by Raf Simons. Ribbed knitted turtleneck. The composition tag is missing, seems to be made of cotton.Category
Early 2000s Coats and Outerwear
- DOLCE & GABBANA FW 91 Rare and Iconic Military CoatBy Dolce & GabbanaLocated in Milano, MILANOFall Winter 1991 rare and iconic military coat with embellished buttons by Dolce & Gabbana. Martingale at back. Two flap pockets. The composition is 75% wool and 25% nylon.Category
1990s Coats and Outerwear
- DOLCE & GABBANA SS 97 Rare Floral Embroidered Lightweight CoatBy Dolce & GabbanaLocated in Milano, MILANOSpring Summer 1997 rare floral embroidered lightweight coat by Dolce & Gabbana. Two buttons closure. Fully lined in animalier fabric. The composition is 46% polyester, 30% viscose, 2...Category
1990s Coats and Outerwear
- RAF SIMONS FW 05 Rare and Iconic Hooded CapeBy Raf SimonsLocated in Milano, MILANOFall Winter 2005 rare and iconic zippered hooded fleece cape from "History Of My World" collection by Raf Simons. The composition is 100% cotton.Category
Early 2000s Coats and Outerwear
- DOLCE & GABBANA SS 97 Rare Floral Embroidered CoatBy Dolce & GabbanaLocated in Milano, MILANOSpring Summer 1997 rare lightweight floral embroidered coat by Dolce & Gabbana. Inner animalier lining. 3/4 sleeves. The composition is 72% silk and 28% cotton.Category
1990s Coats and Outerwear
- ISABEL MARANT Darsha Convertible black quilted puffer padded shell jacket FR38 MLocated in Hong Kong, NTISABEL MARANT Darsha Convertible samurai black quilted puffer padded shell jacket FR38 M Reference: JYLM/A00057 Brand: Isabel Marant Model: Darsha Material: Nylon Color: Black Patter...Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Fur Puffer Coats
- Beige cotton parka with detachable hood Christian Dior Monsieur SportBy Christian DiorLocated in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FRBeige cotton parka with detachable hood with a zip. Zip closure in the middle front and on the pockets. Belt, belt-loop and buckle. Shell composition: 100% cotton. Lining: 65% polyes...Category
1980s Hong Kong Anoraks and Parkas
- Verheyen London High Collar Green Leopard Print Coat Goat Hair Fur Size uk 12By Verheyen LondonLocated in London, GBVerheyen London High Collar Green Leopard Print Coat Goat Hair Fur Size uk 12 This Leopard print coat is Verheyen London’s classic staple for effortless style and glamour. Verheye...Category
2010s Italian Coats
- Morphew Collection Purple, Orange & Gray Silk KimonoBy MorphewLocated in New York, NYThis Kimono is made from our deconstructed Silk linings of the Kimonos we use in our Japanese silk collection, as we are a sustainable company we waste nothing, Each piece is one of ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coats
- Morphew Collection Orange, Purple & Green Silk Ice Dyed CocoonBy MorphewLocated in New York, NYThis Cocoon is made from our deconstructed Silk linings of the Kimonos we use in our Japanese silk collection, as we are a sustanable company we waste nothing, Each piece is one of k...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocoon Coats
- Morphew Collection Pink, Orange & Aqua Silk Ice Dyed CocoonBy MorphewLocated in New York, NYThis Cocoon is made from our deconstructed Silk linings of the Kimonos we use in our Japanese silk collection, as we are a sustanable company we waste nothing, Each piece is one of k...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocoon Coats
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
This Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen Ensemble Is Part Zsa Zsa Gabor, Part ‘Blade Runner’
As Burton steps away from the brand, it’s a fitting time to revisit one of her visionary designs.
The Best Ways to Dress for Your Astrological Sign
Makeup and astrology expert Linda Mason dispenses fashion advice for every zodiac sign. Does your wardrobe match your horoscope?