A garment by Alexander McQueen is not necessarily a “safe” pick for a celebrity.
His designs are quite often edgy, a little weird, and not soft, sexy or ladylike — in the traditional sense. So the women who have dared to wear McQueen on the red carpet usually have the benefit of standing out. A few examples, in a gallery, below.
Gwyneth Paltrow, at the 2002 Academy Awards. People hated this dress, with its off-colored top and nipple visibility. But sometimes bad publicity is better than good publicity: Pictures of McQueen’s Goth lite gown were everywhere that year.
Cate Blanchett, at the premiere of Babel in Cannes, May 2006. There were a few themes McQueen often returned to: Royalty, Asian, Goth. This modern take on a kimono or yukata is all the more divine because of the train.
Jennifer Connolly, at the premiere of Blood Diamond, December 2006. McQueen loved to play with structure and volume. Some of his most sumptuous designs had full, ballerina-worthy skirts.
Cate again: January 2007, at the Golden Globes. “Black Lace dress” doesn’t sound new or interesting, but McQueen knew how to make it unique.
Lucy Liu at the Late Show With David Letterman, 2008. A vivid hue and interesting drape have strong shoulders as a grounding element.
More draping, with lace and a neon belt. On Thandie Newton, at the Orange British Academy Film Awards in 2008.
Sarah Jessica Parker wore a McQueen dress and shoes — with a Philip Treacy hat — to the London premiere of Sex And The City, May 2008. Some found the get-up ridiculous, but there’s no denying the beauty of that impeccably made little frock.
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