The Met has a remarkable show of designer Alexander McQueen's most famous (and infamous) work.
I had 30 minutes to sneak through last week -- mesmerized by the pieces as much as the videos and installation that accompany the exhibits. A top made of balsa wood that rendered the wearer into a modern angel. (At least on the outside). A dress of shells that nevertheless appeared to flow. Antlers which sprouted from shoulders. Headpieces Cleopatra would have favored. Dark fantasies to be worn. Well worth a trek uptown. (Not a usual practice for this downtown gal.)
I shot off a few images from my cell phone which besides being blurry, don't do the clothing -- or the show honestly -- justice at all. The show is up through August 7th. Go.
I had 30 minutes to sneak through last week -- mesmerized by the pieces as much as the videos and installation that accompany the exhibits. A top made of balsa wood that rendered the wearer into a modern angel. (At least on the outside). A dress of shells that nevertheless appeared to flow. Antlers which sprouted from shoulders. Headpieces Cleopatra would have favored. Dark fantasies to be worn. Well worth a trek uptown. (Not a usual practice for this downtown gal.)
I shot off a few images from my cell phone which besides being blurry, don't do the clothing -- or the show honestly -- justice at all. The show is up through August 7th. Go.
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