A
lexander McQueen was a genius on many levels. His designs had a
Cover image from the book Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty, by Andrew Bolton, with contributions by Susannah Frankel and Tim Blanks; photography by Sølve Sundsbø. Available from:
www.store.metmuseum.org
complexity and intricacy that gave the inanimate a living, breathtaking reality. A tough east London upbringing meant he didn’t need to f ind the ‘common touch’, he just had an innate ability to reach beyond the fashionista to the people on the street. The popularity of the Savage Beauty exhibition ref lects this. This month we spoke to Selena Marie Norris, one of the ‘common people’ inspired by McQueen, who launched a petition to take the exhibition worldwide. We think McQueen would have liked that. We also discuss the legacy of another design legend Christian Dior, who like McQueen designed for real women; we speak to ventriloquist Carla Rhodes and her politically incorrect sidekick Cecil Sinclaire; and we enter the mysterious world of narrative photographer Matt Henry. Oh, and look out for singer/songwriter Lana Del Rey, whose ‘Hollywood doom’ style has had the Retro off ice all of a swoon. Enjoy.
Bruce Hudson
editor@theretrocolective.com
Editor’s Letter
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