Alexander Mc Queen by Andrew Wilson
Blood Beneath the Skin
A vivid, fast-paced biography that traces the rise of a brilliant and volatile fashion designer from a working-class childhood in London to international stardom, documenting his rigorous Savile Row apprenticeship, explosive runway shows, and knack for theatrical, boundary-pushing design. The book balances admiration for his fearless creativity and technical mastery with attention to the darker side of his life—personal turmoil, substance use, fraught relationships, and the pressures of fame—showing how those forces shaped both his work and his decline. It also situates his legacy within the fashion world, exploring how his innovations transformed contemporary couture and left a lasting cultural imprint despite his tragic end.
- Published
- 2015
- Nationality
- British
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- Original Language
- English
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