Alexander McQueen is one of the most brilliant and provocative designers of his era. Born in London in 1969 to a Scottish family, he proudly embraced his heritage and frequently referenced it in his creative work.
His collections were rich with Scottish symbolism, tartans, and themes of struggle and identity—as exemplified by the iconic Highland Rape show in 1995.
McQueen gained fame for his audacious style, theatrical runway shows, and his ability to fuse the aesthetics of beauty and horror. He reinterpreted the canons of fashion, dismantling the boundaries between art and clothing.
Yet, behind the genius lay a fragile soul: after enduring personal losses and internal turmoil, he passed away in 2010.
The project aims to reflect McQueen’s tragic destiny and his love for national roots by presenting an accessory shaped like a bare anatomical heart, covered in tartan patterns from the McQueen clan, and pierced by long sewing needles.
The wreath, crafted from brass and copper wire, is intended to complement McQueen’s image as the king of British fashion, referencing King Arthur Pendragon.
