Alexander McQueen Python Knuckle Duster Box Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in PARIS, FR
An extraordinary creation from the final years of Alexander McQueens lifetime, this Knuckle Box Clutch represents the height of his craft.
Alexander McQueen Python Knuckle Duster Box Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in PARIS, FR
An extraordinary creation from the final years of Alexander McQueens lifetime, this Knuckle Box Clutch represents the height of his craft.
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.2013 Metallic Oil Slick Leather Knuckle Ring Duster Clutch
By Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Circa: 2013 Designer: Sarah Burton Manufacturer Style Name: Skull Four Ring Clutch Style: Clutch Handbag Color(s): Shades of gray, purple, gr...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.2013 Gold Glitter Leather Metal Knuckle Ring Duster Clutch
By Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Circa: 2013 Designer: Sarah Burton Manufacturer Style Name: Skull Four Ring Clutch Style: Clutch Handbag Color(s): Shades of gold, brown Line...
Alexander McQueen Ponyhair Knuckle Duster Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Roslyn, NY
Chocolate and creme ponyhair. Gold-tone hardware. Push-lock closure at top. Knuckle duster featuring signature skull detail and yellow crystal embellishments. Black leather interior.
Alexander McQueen Python Knuckle Buster Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your look with this amazing Alexander McQueen knuckle buster clutch! Circa 2010 from his S/S collection, this clutch is crafted from blue python features gun metal hardware a...
Alexander McQueen Embellished Satin Knuckle Clutch Bag
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2458 Metal Gilt Condition Excellent Other Info Left to Right: approx 16cm / Height: approx 9cm / Depth: approx 5cm _______________________________ If you are interested in any...
Alexander McQueen Patent Leather Skull Knuckle Box Clutch Bag
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen Patent Leather Skull Knuckle Box Clutch Bag Red hard-case clutch bag crafted from shiny patent leather.
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Black Silver Studded Leather Metal Knuckle Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Francisco, CA
ALEXANDER McQUEEN clutch comes in a black leather with antique silver tone studs featuring swarovski-encrusted rings, four knuckle design, and antique silver finish.
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Pink Snakeskin Skull Knuckle-Duster Box Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Pink Snakeskin Skull Knuckle-Duster Box Clutch Estimated Retail: $2295 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Style: Clutch Color(s): Pink Lined: ...
Alexander McQueen Short Knuckle Box Limited Edition Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Exquisite Alexander McQueen Short Knuckle Box clutch featuring an embroidered multi-coloured Hummingbird design and gold-tone hardware.
ALEXANDER McQUEEN Silver Grey Crystal Embellished Knuckle-Duster Box Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: ALEXANDER McQUEEN Silver Grey Swarovski Crystal Embellished Knuckle-Duster Box Clutch Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Style: Clutch Color(s): Grey Lined: Y...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN Fuchsia Pink Python Crystal Knuckle-Duster Box Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: ALEXANDER McQUEEN Fuchsia Pink Python Knuckle-Duster Box Clutch Estimated Retail: $2,545 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Style: Clutch Color(s): Shades of pi...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN Skull & Citrine Black Pony Hair Knuckle Duster Box Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN Black Pony Hair Skull & Citrine Knuckle Duster Box Clutch Estimated Retail: $1251.00 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Manufacturer Style Name: Knuckle Du...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN grey suede STUDDED CRYSTAL FOUR-RING SKULL Knuckle Clutch Bag
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen 'Studded Four-Ring' clutch in grey suede with antique silver flat studs. Frame-closure with bejewelled skull and giant rhinestone. Lined in black leather. Has been ...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN F/W 2013 Black Gold Leather Studded Knuckle Ring Duster Clutch
By Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: F/W 2013 Designer: Sarah Burton Manufacturer Style Name: Skull Four Ring Clutch Style: Clutch Handbag Color(s): Shades of black, ...
Alexander McQueen Bronze textured "Leaf" motif clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Alexander McQueen's Bronze"Knuckle and Skulls" clutch has textured leather with cut-out "leaf" motifs.
Alexander Mcqueen Black Satin Knucle Ring Clutch Evening Bag
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare Alexander Mcqueen black satin knuckle ring clutch in excellent condition.
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Black Leather Knuckle Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in New York, NY
Alexander McQueen Black Leather Knuckle Clutch Features skull and crystal detailing at knuckle finger holders Made in: Italy Color: Black and gold Hardware: Goldton...
Alexander McQueen Knuckle Lace Leather Clutch Bag
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2457 Model Knuckle Clutch Bag Condition Excellent Other Info Left to Right: approx 24cm / Height: approx 8cm / Depth: approx 5cm _______________________________ If you are int...
Alexander McQueen Butterfly Knuckle-Duster Box Clutch Bag
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2442 Model Knuckle-Duster Clutch Metal Gilt Length approx 16 cm Width approx 5 cm Condition Excellent Other Info Left to Right: approx 16cm / Height: approx 19cm / Depth: appr...
Alexander McQueen Spider & Skull Knuckle Embroidered Leather Clutch Bag
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen Spider & Skull Knuckle Flower-Embroidered Leather Clutch Bag Light grey leather bag with beautiful, multicoloured floral embroidery to the front and rear.
Alexander McQueen Obsession Silk Printed Skull Knuckle Long Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
The iconic knuckle clutch. Still in excellent condition, only minor scuffing and tarnishing on the hardware. Minor press marks on the leather lining. Iconic collection. Comes with it...
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H 3.15 in W 1.97 in L 9.45 in
Alexander McQueen Floral-Embroidered Satin Skull Knuckle Clutch Bag
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2444 Model Skull Knuckle Clutch Metal Gilt Length approx 24 cm Width approx 5 cm Condition Excellent Other Info Left to Right: approx 24cm / Height: approx 8cm / Depth: approx...
Alexander McQueen Gold Studded Four Ring Knuckle Clutch Bag
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2437 Comes With Dandelion Authenticity Guarantee Card Only Model Knuckle Clutch Metal Gilt Length approx 24 cm Width approx 5 cm Condition Excellent Other Info Left to Right: ...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN Coral Python Skull Crystal Knuckle Duster Box Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: ALEXANDER McQUEEN Coral Python Skull Crystal Knuckle Duster Box Clutch Estimated Retail: $2,545 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Style: Clutch Color(s): Ora...
Alexander McQueen 'Angels and Demons' Fall 2010 Knuckle Duster Clutch Bag
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare black leather embossed large knuckle duster clutch bag by Alexander McQueen. This clutch is from the last collection Alexander McQueen designed and was released after...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN Maroon Python Snakeskin Skull Knuckle Ring Duster Box Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN Maroon Python Snakeskin Skull Knuckle Ring Duster Box Clutch Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Style: Clutch Color(s): Maroon exterior, Gold hardware, Gray ...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN Color-Block Knuckle Duster Box Clutch + Usher Signed Letter
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN Red Orange Color-Block Skull Crystal Knuckle Duster Box Clutch + Usher Signed Letter (gifting item to a love interest) Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen St...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Knuckle Duster scaled leather crystal skull 4 ring box clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Knuckle Duster grey scaled leather crystal skull 4 ring box clutch Reference: YIKK/A00159 Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Lee Alexander McQueen Model: Knuckle Du...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN Black Croc Embossed Leather Knuckle Duster Box Clutch w/Box
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN Black Croc Embossed Leather Skull Knuckle Duster Box Clutch w/Box Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Circa: 2000's Designer: Alexander McQueen Manufacturer S...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN Pink Satin Rose Gold Crystal Skull Knuckle Ring Duster Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN Pink Satin Rose Gold Crystal Skull Knuckle Ring Duster Clutch Brand/Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Designer: Alexander McQueen Manufacturer Style Name: Knuckle ...
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H 7.25 in D 2.25 in L 6.25 in
Opulent Alexander McQueen Raso Seta Knuckle Box Clutch Bag in Gold 2014
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Lined in black leather and stamped ALEXANDER MCQUEEN on the bottom of the knuckle handle and inside the bag.
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2010 Brown Leather Long Skull Knuckle Duster Box Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2010 brown genuine leather long knuckle duster box clutch.
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2010 Gold Genuine Python Skull Knuckle Duster Box Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2010 metallic gold genuine python knuckle duster box clutch.
ALEXANDER McQUEEN F/W 2010 Red Metallic Python Skull Knuckle Ring Duster Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN F/W 2010 Red Metallic Python Skull Knuckle Ring Duster Clutch Brand/Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: F/W 2010 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Box c...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN S/S 2010 Black Genuine Python Skull Knuckle Duster Box Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2010 black genuine python knuckle duster box clutch.
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2011 Black White Tweed Zipper Knuckle Ring Duster Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2011 Black White Tweed Zipper Knuckle Ring Duster Clutch Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2011 Designer: Sarah Burton Style...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN A/W 2010 Gold Studded Leather Four-Ring Skull Knuckle Clutch
By Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN A/W 2010 Gold Studded Leather Four-Ring Skull Knuckle Clutch Estimated Retail: $2,490 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: F/W 2010 Style: Clut...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN c.2012 Gold Genuine Python Snake Skull Knuckle Duster Clutch
By Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton
Located in Thiensville, WI
Alexander McQueen c.2012 gold genuine python knuckle-duster clutch.
Alexander McQueen Knuckle Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in US
Alexander McQueen knuckle clutch in cow print cream, brown and black fur.
Alexander McQueen Knuckle Lace Covered Satin and Leather Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Fashion-forward women will adore Alexander McQueen's knuckle clutch updated in pink lace-covered satin and leather, it has been adorned with pink Swarovski crystal embellishment set ...
Alexander McQueen Knuckle Box Clutch Snakeskin
By Alexander McQueen
Located in NY, NY
This Alexander McQueen Knuckle Box Snakeskin Clutch is crafted with vibrant orange snakeskin leather.
Alexander McQueen Knuckle Box Clutch Patent
By Alexander McQueen
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Alexander McQueen Knuckle Box Clutch Patent is a romantic and bold statement piece perfect for a night out.
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN KNUCKLE DUSTER DOURADA Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Alexander Mcqueen Knuckle Duster Gold Original Clutch made in beige suede with gold micro rivet application.
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN BLACK KNUCKLE BOX Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN This black embellished four-ring box clutch from Alexander McQueen Featuring gold-tone hardware Crystal embellishments An engraved logo, an embossed internal logo...
Alexander McQueen Gold Knuckle Box Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Antwerp, BE
A luxurious handbag which seems very special and comfortable. It combines fragile elements as the golden leather flower and leafs cutouts with brutal,hard elements such as the skull ...
Alexander McQueen Knuckle Box Clutch Python Long
By Alexander McQueen
Located in NY, NY
This Alexander McQueen Knuckle Box Clutch Python Long, crafted from genuine orange python, features a knuckle handle embellished with crystals, bejeweled skull and gold-tone hardware.
Alexander McQueen Knuckle Box Clutch Leather Long
By Alexander McQueen
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Alexander McQueen Knuckle Box Clutch Leather Long is a simple and bold statement piece perfect for a night out.
Alexander McQueen Knuckle Box Clutch Leather Long
By Alexander McQueen
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Alexander McQueen Knuckle Box Clutch Leather Long is a simple and bold statement piece perfect for night out.
Alexander McQueen Knuckle Box Clutch Leather Long
By Alexander McQueen
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Alexander McQueen Knuckle Box Clutch Leather Long is a simple and bold statement piece perfect for night out.
Alexander McQueen Knuckle Box Clutch Patent Long
By Alexander McQueen
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Alexander McQueen Knuckle Box Clutch Patent Long is a simple and bold statement piece perfect for a night out.
Alexander McQueen Knuckle Box Clutch Python Long
By Alexander McQueen
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Alexander McQueen Knuckle Box Clutch Python Long is a simple and bold statement piece perfect for nights out.
Alexander McQueen Knuckle Box Clutch Python Small
By Alexander McQueen
Located in NY, NY
This Alexander McQueen Knuckle Box Clutch Python Small, crafted from red genuine phyton, features a silver knuckle handle embellished with large crystals and a bejeweled skull, and s...
Alexander McQueen Knuckle Box Clutch Python Long
By Alexander McQueen
Located in NY, NY
This Alexander McQueen Knuckle Box Clutch Python Long, crafted from genuine white python, features a knuckle handle embellished with large crystals and a bejeweled skull and silver-t...
Alexander McQueen Knuckle Box Clutch Snakeskin Long
By Alexander McQueen
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Alexander McQueen Knuckle Box Clutch Snakeskin Long is a bold statement piece perfect for a night out.
Alexander McQueen Knuckle Box Clutch Snakeskin Long
By Alexander McQueen
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Alexander McQueen Knuckle Box Clutch Snakeskin Long is a bold statement piece perfect for a night out.
Alexander McQueen Knuckle Box Clutch Snakeskin Long
By Alexander McQueen
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Alexander McQueen Knuckle Box Clutch Snakeskin Long is a bold statement piece perfect for a night out.
Alexander McQueen Knuckle Embellished Satin Box Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Made in Italy, Alexander McQueen's black satin box clutch is lavishly embellished with gunmetal embroidery, sequins, beads and Swarovski crystals, the polished silver-tone brass knuc...
Alexander McQueen pink leather “Knuckle” clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Paris, FR
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN (Made in Italy)”Knuckle” clutch in light pink leather with floral pattern.
Alexander McQueen Knuckle Box Clutch in Black
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Nappa leather and gold-tone brass frame with leather lining Swarovski crystal accents on knuckle clasp Beaded detail throughout Knuckle clasp opening
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic silk animal print blouse! Features leopard, zebra, cheetah, and tiger prints throughout. Warm colors of brown, ivory, trimmed with black lace....
$275
Size: Fits IT 40, US 4 see measurement
Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dolce and Gabbana lime green fit and flare pencil skirt with yellow lace godet panels at bottom. Vertical seam detail at one side. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% viscose (linen-loo...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans - Runway look #4 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2002 "Supercali...
1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chic 1980's unmarked Canadian brown mink reversible long coat. One side is brown leather patchwork pattern with a fur collar and cuffs. The textured pattern is created by piecing the...
Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1920s-inspired 1980s teal blue silk dress with hand done sequin and beadwork. Full blouson sleeves that zip at the cuff. Side slits. Fully lined in silk. The marked size is a...
Hippy Style Gold Brocade Robe Coat with Embroidery and Pockets
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Unique hand made one- off a kind vintage colorful robe manteau. We offer more excluisive items, view our frontstore Embroidered with sequins and vintage Indian pieces gold brocade...
$14,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Cc Logo Reindeer Muff Vintage Rare Limited Edition White Fur Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel' White CC Reindeer Rabbit Muff 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} CC Logo with reindeer Gold hardware Detachable brushed-gold interwoven chain White rabbit fur Filled with down Black sa...
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
Sleek Braided Leather Alligator Head Choker Necklace
Located in University City, MO
Sleek braided leather alligator head choker necklace The unique choker necklace is designed with a pair of silver metal alligators heads adhered to a black leather braided cord. The ...
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Tortoise Resin and Brass Waist Hip Belt Circa !970's
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in North Miami, FL
This tagged lovely vintage french waist / hip belt by Yves Saint Laurent is circles and squares of tortoise resin set with brass connectors and hardware. It is timeless! This will fi...
Alexander McQueen New Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black cashmere blend mini dress with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. It is double breasted with a stand up lapel collar which frames the face beautifull...
Vintage 1930's Silk Chiffon Floral Fringed Scarf 1930s Cerulean Blue Scarf
Located in Nashville, TN
A marvel to behold. This original 1930's cerulean blue silk chiffon shawl, with a pattern of blooming florals in shades of, tan, brown, green and dark green, is a rare piece to behol...
Alexander McQueen 2007 Black & Petrol Green Bustier Silk Evening Dress NWT
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alexander McQueen strapless two-tone black and petrol green tissue taffeta evening dress. Bustier with draped center detail and ruching all throughout. Balloon hem with contrasting l...
Dolce & Gabbana navy feathered pant suit, fw 1990
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana navy cotton spandex pant suit comprising: wide cut button up blouse with fitted sleeves and feathered collar, and fitted high waisted pants. Fall-Winter 1990
Oscar de la Renta FW 2007 Cashmere Coat with Canadian Fisher Fur Trim Italian XS
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
From Oscar de la Renta’s luxurious Fall/Winter 2007 collection, this exquisite coat is crafted in Italy from sumptuous brown cable-knit cashmere. The design features a dramatic overs...
The subversive minaudiere known as the Four-Ring Clutch, introduced in 2009, captures the essence of the contradictions that Alexander McQueen so powerfully expressed: glamour and goth, elegance and edge. An artist, a visionary, a genius — McQueen was all these things. He was also, indisputably, a rebel, often referred to as l’enfant terrible by the French press. The bag’s row of skull rings takes its inspiration from knuckle dusters, a functional clasp with a whiff of danger.
McQueen used skulls (and bones) throughout his work, starting with his 1992 graduate collection, which focused on Jack the Ripper and his victims.
The skull, of course, is a memento mori, a reminder of death. McQueen frequently juxtaposed the glamour of the catwalk with intimations of our coming doom. His skull scarf appeared in his Spring 2003 collection. Inspired by the 1986 Roland Joffé film The Mission, the collection featured pirate looks and a shipwreck theme. The scarf soon became a must-have for celebrities and tastemakers, and it was reproduced by counterfeiters worldwide. The designer's handbags are equally edgy and chic, and his skull-clasp Four-Ring Clutch and other clutches featuring skull motifs have become iconic McQueen accessories.
Find a range of vintage Alexander McQueen Four-Ring Clutches and other handbags and accessories 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.
Vintage and designer clutches are the perfect size to hold exactly what you need. While they’re typically small purses, Chanel clutches, Gucci clutches and other kinds of clutches can make a big impact on an outfit. They also have a fascinating history.
Clutches are handbags without handles that are carried by hand. One of the oldest known clutches was made in Mosul, Iraq, in the 14th century. It was made of brass and inlaid with gold and silver in geometric patterns. Although the loops on the side indicate it likely had handles to wear as a shoulder bag, manuscripts show a similar example being carried by hand.
Fashion designers often made clutches to reflect the wealth of the holder. In Medieval Europe, men and women securely carried items in small bags hidden inside their clothing as tie-on pockets. Women carried their possessions, scented and secreted, in the folds of their voluminous skirts. Pockets eventually became integral to garment design, but bigger sacks were needed to carry books and documents. When women’s clothing became lighter, consisting of fewer layers, it could no longer easily hide their handbags or pockets.
Changes in fashion led to handbags becoming a popular fashion accessory, and today, even as we’re overwhelmed by options from a variety of high-end brands, iconic luxury handbags still rule. The highly decorative bags of the 19th century faded from popularity when women entered the workforce and the clutch became the dominant business accessory. Flappers in the 1920s, clad in the dazzling Art Deco jewelry of the era, also loved the freedom of carrying clutches as they didn’t get in the way of dancing.
The simplicity of the clutch remains stylish today. Once made to be carried on special occasions, they are now an accessory for everyday use. Find a collection of vintage and designer clutches from Dior, Hermès, Louis Vuitton and more on 1stDibs.