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Alexander McQueen is bringing four of its 90s archive pieces to the Tate Britain as part of a new exhibition exploring the decade’s impact on art and fashion.
As part of its involvement, the house is supporting “The 90s: Art and Fashion” – curated by former British Vogue Editor-in-Chief Edward Enninful – which kicks off on 8th October. On display will be items from some of McQueen’s most notable collections, including a hooded tulle dress covered in red glass bugle beads from FW98, as well as a piece of aluminium armour created by Sarah Harmarnee.
Also joining the selection is a calfskin tailored jacket finished with impala horns, while an aluminium coiled corset created by Shaun Leane rounds things out.
A note from the brand reads:
“Alexander McQueen, founded by Lee Alexander McQueen in London in 1992, emerged during this defining decade in British fashion and culture. Having trained on London’s Savile Row and at Central Saint Martins, McQueen united the precision of British tailoring and craftsmanship with a subversive and uncompromising creative vision. His work challenged convention and resonated far beyond fashion, reflecting the rich dialogue between art, culture and creative expression that characterised the 1990s.
[…] Presented in dialogue with influential artworks and cultural voices, these pieces offer a rare opportunity to experience the house’s early work within the wider creative landscape of a decade that shaped fashion history.”
You can catch “The 90s: Art and Fashion” at the Tate Britain from 8th October to 14th February 2027.
PHOTO CREDIT: Courtesy of Robert Fairer/Alexander McQueen
