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 Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top would be an exciting addition to any wardrobe, especially for someone who enjoys pieces that combine boldness, sophistication, and art...
S/S 1999 Givenchy by Alexander McQueen Sheer Black Eye Print Button Up Blouse
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Givenchy blouse from the Spring/Summer 1999 collection by Alexander McQueen is cut in a straight, semi-sheer silhouette with long sleeves. It features a button-front closure, co...
Alexander McQueen Autumn/Winter 2002 'Supercalifragilistic' Cowl Neck Ruched Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Manchester, GB
Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 2002 ‘Supercalifragilistic’ black cowl neck top with laced brass eyelets. Shown on the runway in white. Tagged size 42. In good condition.
2007 Alexander McQueen Black Cotton Blouse
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
2007 Alexander McQueen Black cotton blouse Black translucent blouse with ruffles. Dark romance and a reference to the Gothic style for connoisseurs of the avant-garde brand. 100% Cot...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2003 "Irere" Tan Knit Button Embellished Plunge Blouse Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2003 "Irere" Tan Cotton Knit Button Embellished Plunge Blouse Top Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 2003 "Irere" Designer: Alexander McQu...
Alexander McQueen FW 2002 Black Silk Blouse Top Jacket
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
In the captivating language of Alexander McQueen's FW 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Collection, this jacket or blouse is a poetic embodiment of elegance and drama. Its sleek black Silk...
Alexander McQueen Cashmere, Wool & Silk Blend Knot Detail Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen Cashmere, Wool & Silk Blend Knot Detail Top Light yellow sleeveless top crafted from cashmere, wool and silk blend. Featuring a front knot detail to the V-nec...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 “The Hunger” Black Eyelet Leopard Chiffon Blouse Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 “The Hunger” Black Eyelet Leopard Chiffon Blouse Top Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 1996 “The Hun...
2000s Alexander McQueen Black Leather Woven Leather Corset Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Alexander McQueen harness from the 2000s is cut in a fitted silhouette with wide shoulder straps and a contoured underbust shape. It is ...
Alexander Mcqueen Purple Peplum Top With Silver Flowers 2019
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to offer an Alexander McQueen purple peplum top with silver flowers by Sarah Burton, featuring asymmetrical shoulders, a fitted waist, and peplum hem...
SS 2008 Alexander McQueen SS 2008 shirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Alexander McQueen SS 2008 shirt size ~S-M Shoulders: 47 cm / 18.50 in Sleeve Length: 67 cm / 26.38 in Underarm Width: 56 cm / 22.05 in Length: 78 cm / 30.71 in good condition, inside...
Alexander McQueen Leopard Print Silk Chiffon Flutter Sleeve Racerback Blouse Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing and rare early 2000s ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Pre-Death silk chiffon leopard / cheetah print top! Features a luxurious silk chiffon over a black cot...
GIVENCHY S/S 1999 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Black White Abstract Eye Illusion Tank Top
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY S/S 1999 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Black White Abstract Eye Illusion Tank Top Brand / Manufacturer: Givenchy Collection: S/S 1999 Style: Tank top Color(s): Shades of black, white,...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2001 "Voss" Pink Mauve Cap Sleeve Gathered Ruched Bow Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2001 "Voss" Pink Mauve Cap Sleeve Gathered Ruched Bow Top Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 2001 "Voss" Designer: Alexander McQueen Style...
Alexander McQueen Early 2000s Leopard Cheetah Print Silk Chiffon Top / Blouse
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful never worn early 2000s / late 1990s vintage ALEXANDER MCQUEEN leopard/cheetah print silk chiffon shirt! Features an attached black cotton racerback tank that stretches to fit. Chic billowy semi sheer chiffon overlay. Simply slips over the head. Can easily go from day to evening, and looks great belted or alone. Perfect with trousers, a skirt, jeans or shorts. The pictured vintage CHLOE denim...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN Resort 2015 Black Red Embossed Stretch Knit Colorblock Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN Resort 2015 Black Red Embossed Stretch Knit Colorblock Top Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Resort 2015...
Alexander McQueen Women Floral Knit Top XXL Blue White Black Viscose Blend
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Miami, FL
- Blue exterior - Tagged size XXL - Made of 83% viscose 17% polyester Condition: The shirt is in overall great condition with no major imperfections Measurements: ( Approx...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2000 "Eye" Gold Metallic Lame Form Fit Cutout Blouse Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2000 "Eye" Gold Metallic Lame Structured Form Fit Cutout Blouse Top Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 2000 "Eye" Designer: Alexander McQu...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 "The Hunger" Red Pink Floral Eyelet Button-Down Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 1996 "The Hunger" Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Button Down Top Color(s): Shades of red, pink, green, white, orange Line...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN F/W 2010 Black White Skull Silk Chiffon Bow Collar Cuff Blouse
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: F/W 2010 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Blouse Top Color(s): Shades of gray, white, black Lined: No Unmarked Fabric Content (...
Alexander McQueen Houndstooth Bow Jumper Wool Dogtooth Sweater Blouse Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful Alexander McQueen soft wool blend jumper with black and white houndstooth patterrn. Elegant, chic and a stunning statement piece. A gorgeous bow on the neck, super soft st...
$374Sale Price|20% Off
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Size S Blue Peplum Blouse
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Francisco, CA
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN peplum sleeveless blouse comes in blue lace fabric featuring a full invisible zip up closure at left side. Made in Italy.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Fabric and s...
Alexander McQueen S/S 2001 'Voss' Pink Paisley print silk top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Alexander McQueen - Sold by Skof.Archive - Spring-Summer 2001 'Voss' Collection - Pink, burgundy, brown, cream and light blue paisley print top - Scoop neck and side z...
Alexander McQueen Tan and Brown Print Blouse
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Ardmore, PA
Alexander McQueen Tan and Brown Print Blouse EU 42 Excellent Condition
A/W 2002 Alexander McQueen runway sheer silk peplum top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A/W 2002 Alexander McQueen runway sheer silk peplum top This Alexander McQueen top from the Autumn/Winter 2002 runway collection showcases the designer’s dramatic approach to silhou...
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Size: FR34
F/W 2002 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Maroon Balloon Sleeve Ribbon Tie blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche ribbon lace-up bow blouse designed by Tom Ford. A variation of this top debuted as look number 3 on Carmen Kass...
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
Size: IT46
Late 1990s Gucci by Tom Ford Black Sheer Plunge Collared Oversized Tunic Blouse
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a sheer wrap Gucci tunic blouse designed by Tom Ford. This simple yet sexy top features a collar, plunging v-neckline, and bell cuffs. Since the ...
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
Size: IT40
S/S 2000 Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Red Floral Print Silk Rhinestone Button Up Blouse
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a sheer floral Dolce and Gabbana button-down shirt. From the Spring/Summer 2000 collection, this semi-sheer shirt is covered in red hydrangeas ...
$315Sale Price|20% Off
Beautiful Etro Multi - Print Silk Patchwork Babydoll Empire Waist Blouse Top
By Etro
Located in San Diego, CA
Such a pretty Etro multi-printed silk top! Patchwork prints, with a forgiving babydoll/empire waist. Hidden zipper up the back. Looks great with shorts, denim, or a skirt! Made in It...
ETRO multicolor FLORAL DEVORE VELVET LACE CAMISOLE Tank Top Shirt 42 M
By Etro
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Etro spaghetti top in black, burgundy and forrest green viscose (82%) and silk (18%) floral devore velvet. Embellished with black lace at the neckline. Comes with adj...
Valentino Organza Bow Top, SS 2008
By Valentino
Located in Marlborough, GB
Valentino black knit top with silk organza bow, Spring Summer 2008 Stretch fabric in a cotton viscose blend, with two thin shoulder straps and a silk organza layer which sits off the...
Gianni Versace silk off-shoulder cropped blouse, ss 1993
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Gianni Versace silk off-shoulder cropped blouse with signature Versace print. Spring-Summer 1993
Sheer Lace Tie-Up Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking sheer lace top by Dolce & Gabbana, crafted in delicate black lace with an intricate floral motif throughout. The design features a structured, corset-inspired button-f...
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large (Narrow Fit)
New Gucci Cashmere Cruise Resort 2015 Ad Sequin Sweater Sz L
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New Beautiful 100% Cashmere Sweater Resort 2015 Featured in Ad, Runway and Video $1500 Size L (Narrow Fit) Creme and Blue Gray Fully Sequined Bust: 36" Waist: 36" Leng...
S/S 2003 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Wrist Tie Cotton Button Up Blouse
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gucci blouse from the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, designed by Tom Ford, is cut in a fitted silhouette in black cotton with a stand collar and concealed snap at the front. The...
Roberto Cavalli Just Cavalli Black Satin & Leopard Print Top
By Roberto Cavalli, Just Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Roberto Cavalli Just Cavalli black satin top that captures the label’s signature blend of sensuality and bold glamour. Crafted in smooth sa...
$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
Late 1970s Thierry Mugler Denim Mesh Corset Bustier Top
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning denim and mesh Thierry Mugler corset top. From the late 1970s, this top features a zipper at the front, mesh panels at the side...
2016 Alexander McQueen leather straps shirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Milano, Lombardia
2016 Alexander McQueen leather straps shirt This 2016 Alexander McQueen shirt merges sharp tailoring with the house’s signature dark romanticism. Crafted in a refined wool blend and...
Alexander McQueen Spring 1999 Black Lace Shirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Paris, FR
Black ruffled lace shirt from Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 1999. No size tag - fits Small Good condition - no major flaws Measurement (laid flat) Shoulder 40 Chest 40 Sleeves 6...
Alexander McQueen catacombs skull printed blouse collection: Pre-Fall 2010
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Alexander McQueen catacombs skull printed blouse collection: Pre-Fall 2010 size 42 made in Italy color: gray/black condition: gently used composition: 100% silk Measurements: ch...
Alexander McQueen, Gray tank top with skull print.
By Alexander McQueen
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Alexander McQueen, Gray tank top with skull print. The item is in good condition • CONDITION: good condition • SIZE: 40 - XS • MEASUREMENTS: length 67 cm, width 40 cm, waist 37 cm...
Alexander McQueen Floral Corset Top S/S 2005
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Norwich, GB
Alexander McQueen top from the Spring/Summer 2005 'It's Only a Game' collection. Floral silk, with an integrated cotton corset style bodice, draped sleeves and ruching detail. Simila...
Alexander McQueen Blue Silk Torn Rose Print Blouse Size XL
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to blouse is evident. Minimal pulls to the weave on the sleeves on this used Alexander McQueen designer resale item. Details Blue ...
Alexander McQueen Square Buckle Neckline Peplum Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen Square Neckline Peplum Top Black sleeveless top with oversized buckle to the square neckline and pleated detailing to the peplum. Size - 40IT Condition - Good/...
Alexander McQueen S/S 2003 Black Oyster Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From his famed "Irere" Collection from Spring/Summer 2003, This Alexander McQueen Black Oyster Top is simply rare and one of a kind. There is no question when it comes to the beauti...
Alexander McQueen Black Top With Puckered Shoulders AW 1999 Overlook Collection
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer an important Alexander McQueen black top featuring puckered sleeves, a draped pleated neckline, an...
Alexander McQueen Women's McQ by Alexander McQueen Red Floral Lace Blouse
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to blouse is evident on this used McQ by Alexander McQueen designer resale item. Details Red Lace Short sleeves blouse Floral patte...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Size M Black Polyester Short Sleeve Casual Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Francisco, CA
MCQ by ALEXANDER McQUEEN top comes in a black polyester featuring a lace panel, short sleeves, and a crew-neck. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: M Measurements: Shoulder: 1...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN silver tone skull Koi fish pendant long Lavalier necklace
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN silver tone skull Koi fish pendant long Lavalier necklace Reference: ANWU/A00130 Brand: Alexander McQueen Material: Metal Color:...