Description: Focusing on the most iconic and acclaimed designs of his prolific career, this stunning book examines McQueen's inimitable technical virtuosity and its subversion of traditional tailoring and dressmaking practices.
Review Quotes: "An authoritative and moving insight into the legacy of the British designer."--Carola Long, Financial Times (Christmas Books)
"Excellent catalogue."--Huffington Post "McQueen's brilliance is celebrated in this sumptuous tome. . . . The hologram cover makes it a collector's item."--Harper's Bazaar "A captivating tribute to the designer's most radical and beautiful creations. . . . I love all the detail shots which highlight the sheer intricacy of his work."--Claire Brayford, Daily Express "This book . . . helps illuminate McQueen's artistic process. Recommended for readers with an interest in contemporary fashion."--Library Journal "For those still wanting to view McQueen's fashion creations, the book shines on."--Lonny Magazine "[T]his book itself is a showstopper."--C. Donaldson, Choice "Highly recommended. . . . The most radical designs of his career are presented here, with critical analysis perfect for any arts or fashion library."--Midwest Book Review "The catalog--with its gorgeous images placed alongside provocative, incisive, and often puzzling conversational quotes from the designer himself--makes for an interesting way to get a peek at the show for those of us who won't be lucky enough to make it to New York this summer."--Creative Loafing "The Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum's Alexander McQueen retrospective has proven so popular that the exhibit has been extended until August 7. But if that still isn't enough time for you to get down to see it, the next best thing to a New York City jaunt is the definitive monograph, Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty."--National Post Winner of a 2012 Independent Publisher Book Award in the Most Outstanding Design category Winner of the 2012 San Francisco Book Festival award for Photography and Art Winner of the Awards for Excellence in 2011, given by the Association of Art Museum Curators Finalist for the 2011 ForeWord Book of the Year Award in the Art category