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Alexander Mcqueen Coat 1999

Alexander McQueen New Coat AW 1999
Alexander McQueen New Coat AW 1999

Alexander McQueen New Coat AW 1999

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous red wool coat by Alexander McQueen. It has a stand up mandarin collar, a button front

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1990s Italian Coats and Outerwear

Alexander McQueen black wool quilted coat, fw 1999
Alexander McQueen black wool quilted coat, fw 1999

Alexander McQueen black wool quilted coat, fw 1999

$15,160

Size: IT 42 - FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6

Alexander McQueen black wool quilted coat, fw 1999

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

▪ Alexander McQueen coat ▪ Constructed from wool gabardine ▪ Quilting inspired by a Charles James

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1990s Italian Coats and Outerwear

1996 Alexander McQueen “Dante" fur suede coat
1996 Alexander McQueen “Dante" fur suede coat

1996 Alexander McQueen “Dante" fur suede coat

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Milano, Lombardia

1996 Alexander McQueen "Dante" fur suede coat This exceptional Alexander McQueen coat from the

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1990s Coats

Givenchy by Alexander McQueen beige angora wool and shearling coat, c. 1999-2001
Givenchy by Alexander McQueen beige angora wool and shearling coat, c. 1999-2001

Givenchy by Alexander McQueen beige angora wool and shearling coat, c. 1999-2001

By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy

Located in London, GB

▪ Givenchy beige maxi coat ▪ Designed by Alexander McQueen ▪ Large shearling collar and cuffs ▪

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1990s French Coats and Outerwear

Alexander McQueen Sequin 'Joan' Evening Coat, fw 1998
Alexander McQueen Sequin 'Joan' Evening Coat, fw 1998

Alexander McQueen Sequin 'Joan' Evening Coat, fw 1998

$27,563

Size: IT42 - FR38 - UK10 - US6

Alexander McQueen Sequin 'Joan' Evening Coat, fw 1998

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

▪ Archival Alexander McQueen Sequin Evening Coat ▪ Creative Director: Alexander McQueen ▪ Joan

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1990s Italian Coats and Outerwear

Alexander McQueen 1990's Brown Cotton Coat
Alexander McQueen 1990's Brown Cotton Coat

Alexander McQueen 1990's Brown Cotton Coat

$573Sale Price|20% Off

Size: 40 FR | 44 IT | L

Alexander McQueen 1990's Brown Cotton Coat

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Caserta, IT

- Designed by Alexander McQueen - Late 90s - Brown Trench Coat - Button Up Closure - Classic Lee's

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1990s Italian Coats

Alexander McQueen cream molten wool coat with gold embroidery, fw 2001
Alexander McQueen cream molten wool coat with gold embroidery, fw 2001

Alexander McQueen cream molten wool coat with gold embroidery, fw 2001

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

Presenting an impeccably tailored Alexander McQueen cream coat from the fall-winter 2001 collection

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1990s Italian Coats and Outerwear

Alexander McQueen New Fur Jacket  'ESHU' A/W 2000
Alexander McQueen New Fur Jacket  'ESHU' A/W 2000

Alexander McQueen New Fur Jacket 'ESHU' A/W 2000

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

An incredible rare black, shiny, soft, silky goat fur jacket from Alexander McQueen's F/W 2000 Eshu

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1990s Italian Coats and Outerwear

Givenchy Couture S/S 1998 by Alexander McQueen grey coat
Givenchy Couture S/S 1998 by Alexander McQueen grey coat

Givenchy Couture S/S 1998 by Alexander McQueen grey coat

By Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare Givenchy Haute Couture Spring Summer 1998 by Alexander McQueen, size 38 FR, a tiny stain on

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1990s French Coats

Givenchy Couture Alexander McQueen S/S 1998 Champagne Silk Tassel Dress Coat
Givenchy Couture Alexander McQueen S/S 1998 Champagne Silk Tassel Dress Coat

Givenchy Couture Alexander McQueen S/S 1998 Champagne Silk Tassel Dress Coat

By Alexander McQueen, Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed by Alexander McQueen for the Givenchy Couture Spring/Summer 1998 collection. This rare

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1990s French Overcoats

Givenchy by Alexander McQueen Black Structured Evening Coat Dress, FW 1998
Givenchy by Alexander McQueen Black Structured Evening Coat Dress, FW 1998

Givenchy by Alexander McQueen Black Structured Evening Coat Dress, FW 1998

By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

▪ Brand: Givenchy ▪ Creative Director: Alexander McQueen ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1998 ▪ Fabric

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1990s French Maxi Dress

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Alexander McQueen Vintage 1999 Grey Coat It 42 Uk 10
Alexander McQueen Vintage 1999 Grey Coat It 42 Uk 10

Alexander McQueen Vintage 1999 Grey Coat It 42 Uk 10

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

Alexander McQueen Vintage 1999 Grey Coat It 42 Uk 10 Rare piece from the fall 1999 collection Grey

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1990s British Coats

Givenchy Couture by Alexander McQueen Fall 1998 Red Silk Lace Jacket
Givenchy Couture by Alexander McQueen Fall 1998 Red Silk Lace Jacket

Givenchy Couture by Alexander McQueen Fall 1998 Red Silk Lace Jacket

By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy

Located in Hertfordshire, GB

Givenchy Couture  by Alexander McQueen Fall 1998 Deep red silk & lace overlay structured jacket

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1990s Coats and Outerwear

Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture, 1997 Fox Fur Coat
Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture, 1997 Fox Fur Coat

Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture, 1997 Fox Fur Coat

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 7.88 in

Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture, 1997 Fox Fur Coat

By Givenchy

Located in London, GB

This fox fur coat is a rare runway sample from Alexander McQueen's short tenure at the storied

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1990s French Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Fur

Exuberant Short Black Fur Coat by Alexander McQueen
Exuberant Short Black Fur Coat by Alexander McQueen

Exuberant Short Black Fur Coat by Alexander McQueen

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Milano, IT

Exuberant short black fur coat designed by the great stylist Alexander Mcqueen in the 1990s

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1990s Italian Fur Puffer Coats

Givenchy by Alexander McQueen blue leather coat with faux fur collar, fw 1998
Givenchy by Alexander McQueen blue leather coat with faux fur collar, fw 1998

Givenchy by Alexander McQueen blue leather coat with faux fur collar, fw 1998

By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

▪ Givenchy blue leather coat ▪ Designed by Alexander McQueen ▪ Large faux fur collar, intended to

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1990s French Coats and Outerwear

Givenchy by Alexander Mcqueen camel moire rayon tailored maxi jacket, fw 1997
Givenchy by Alexander Mcqueen camel moire rayon tailored maxi jacket, fw 1997

Givenchy by Alexander Mcqueen camel moire rayon tailored maxi jacket, fw 1997

By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

Givenchy by Alexander Mcqueen, camel moire rayon tailored maxi jacket with wide peak lapels, padded

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1990s Coats and Outerwear

Alexander McQueen shearling sheepskin full length coat, A / W 1996
Alexander McQueen shearling sheepskin full length coat, A / W 1996

Alexander McQueen shearling sheepskin full length coat, A / W 1996

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

Alexander McQueen full length shearling sheepskin coat - Raw edges throughout - Shawl lapel

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1990s Italian Coats and Outerwear

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN FW 99 Iconic and Rare Flared Coat with Crinoline
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN FW 99 Iconic and Rare Flared Coat with Crinoline

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN FW 99 Iconic and Rare Flared Coat with Crinoline

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Milano, MILANO

Fall Winter 1999 iconic and rare flared coat from 'Overlook' Collection by Alexander McQueen. Inner

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1990s Italian Coats

Givenchy Couture Alexander McQueen F/W 1998 Sheer Mock Neck Dress & Blazer Suit
Givenchy Couture Alexander McQueen F/W 1998 Sheer Mock Neck Dress & Blazer Suit

Givenchy Couture Alexander McQueen F/W 1998 Sheer Mock Neck Dress & Blazer Suit

By Alexander McQueen, Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed by Alexander McQueen for the Givenchy Couture Fall/Winter 1998 "Blade Runner" collection

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1990s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

Alexander McQueen 1999 The Overlook Coat
Alexander McQueen 1999 The Overlook Coat

Alexander McQueen 1999 The Overlook Coat

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Toronto, ON

Collectible Alexander McQueen runway coat from 1999 Fall/Winter collection titled 'The Overlook

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Late 20th Century Italian Coats

Alexander McQueen grey & black coat, Autumn/Winter 1999
Alexander McQueen grey & black coat, Autumn/Winter 1999

Alexander McQueen grey & black coat, Autumn/Winter 1999

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

An incredible example of Alexander McQueen's exquisite tailoring from his Autumn/Winter 1999 'The

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1990s Italian Coats and Outerwear

Alexander McQueen 1997 "Jungle" Luxurious Cowhide Coat
Alexander McQueen 1997 "Jungle" Luxurious Cowhide Coat

Alexander McQueen 1997 "Jungle" Luxurious Cowhide Coat

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Exquisite crisply tailored Cowhide fur coat from Alexander McQueen.From the 1997 "Jungle

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1990s Italian Coats and Outerwear

Alexander McQueen black coat, Autumn/Winter 1998
Alexander McQueen black coat, Autumn/Winter 1998

Alexander McQueen black coat, Autumn/Winter 1998

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

An amazing example of Alexander McQueen’s signature tailoring, this coat from the Autumn/Winter

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1990s Italian Coats

Alexander McQueen Black Cashmere and Fur Coat
Alexander McQueen Black Cashmere and Fur Coat

Alexander McQueen Black Cashmere and Fur Coat

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Alexander McQueen black cashmere coat with rabbit fur collar. Button down front and low rider belt

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1990s British Coats

Early Alexander McQueen Shearling Coat
Early Alexander McQueen Shearling Coat

Early Alexander McQueen Shearling Coat

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Wonderful shearling zip front coat from Alexander McQueen. Sz 42

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1990s French Coats and Outerwear

A/W 1996 Givenchy Haute Couture by John Galliano Embroidered Rose Print Coat
A/W 1996 Givenchy Haute Couture by John Galliano Embroidered Rose Print Coat

A/W 1996 Givenchy Haute Couture by John Galliano Embroidered Rose Print Coat

By Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A/W 1996 Givenchy Haute Couture by John Galliano black embroidered rose print coat from the

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1990s Jackets

Alexander McQueen 1999 Collection Tail Coat
Alexander McQueen 1999 Collection Tail Coat

Alexander McQueen 1999 Collection Tail Coat

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Bath, GB

Alexander McQueen 1999 Collection Runway Tail Coat in Ivory Labelled size 42

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1990s Italian Tailcoats

FW 1999 Alexander McQueen The Overlook Cracked Leather Coat
FW 1999 Alexander McQueen The Overlook Cracked Leather Coat

FW 1999 Alexander McQueen The Overlook Cracked Leather Coat

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Prague, CZ

A fabulous coat as seen on the runway of “The Overlook” collection, made out of Genuine leather

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1990s Coats and Outerwear

Alexander McQueen 1999 'The Overlook" Collection
Alexander McQueen 1999 'The Overlook" Collection

Alexander McQueen 1999 'The Overlook" Collection

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Bath, GB

Alexander McQueen "The Overlook" Collection Fall / Winter 1999 Bias Cut Tail Coat Labelled size

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Late 1990s Alexander McQueen Red Wool Coat
Late 1990s Alexander McQueen Red Wool Coat

Late 1990s Alexander McQueen Red Wool Coat

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Chicago, IL

Stunning and rare Alexander McQueen coat that dates to 1998-1999.This is made of a fine red wool

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1990s Italian Coats and Outerwear

Original ALEXANDER McQUEEN men's 1998 wool/cashmere topcoat
Original ALEXANDER McQUEEN men's 1998 wool/cashmere topcoat

Original ALEXANDER McQUEEN men's 1998 wool/cashmere topcoat

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Original ALEXANDER McQUEEN men's 1998 black wool/cashmere topcoat. Triple button front closures

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1990s Italian Topcoats

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Alexander Mcqueen Coat 1999 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary alexander mcqueen coat 1999 you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find gray, brown and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect alexander mcqueen coat 1999 among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. An accessory like this designed by Alexander McQueen, Givenchy and Maison Martin Margiela — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. Finding a alexander mcqueen coat 1999 for sale for women should be easy, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Alexander Mcqueen Coat 1999?

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Alexander McQueen for sale on 1stDibs

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.

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While women in late 1700s England donned an adaptation of a men’s jacket called a spencer — the likeness of which could be spotted in Ralph Lauren’s ready-to-wear collections hundreds of years later — designers hadn’t widely been crafting outerwear specifically for women. Generally, the outerwear of choice for the fashionable, well-heeled lady prior to the 1800s usually consisted of capes, shawls and stoles. By the mid-1800s, women were wearing overcoats with multiple layered collars popularized by men (often called a Garrick coat in England), and as women entered the workforce during the 1920s, hemlines climbed, jewelry was prominent and fashion conventions were broken across the board.

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