Remembering Alexander McQueen 10 Years Later

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  • Опубликовано: 29 ноя 2024

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  • @souda2276
    @souda2276 4 года назад +194

    McQueen really pulled me in to the world of fashion; he showed me what fashion could really be. RIP McQueen

    • @indraneelmore1130
      @indraneelmore1130 4 года назад +2

      For me it was John but I respect ans love McQueen RIP indeed

  • @FaithlessFlight
    @FaithlessFlight 4 года назад +286

    You’re a special, special human being, Bliss.

    • @undoubtedlyso4542
      @undoubtedlyso4542 4 года назад +21

      i feel like i don't deserve this; these videos are incredible

    • @BlissFoster
      @BlissFoster  4 года назад +34

      Thank you for the kind words, but in this video, I did very little. The words all come from other people, I’m just reading them. And of course, the realest focus is on the life and work of Lee.

    • @FaithlessFlight
      @FaithlessFlight 4 года назад +17

      @@BlissFoster Ah, even humble in accepting a compliment. What you're doing for the industry and new designers like myself is incredible. Information is key to many things, but compassion for others' perspectives is just as important. You not only inform us about Lee, but you choose to go to the next level and provide crisis help for those who might need it too. Keep it up.

  • @hectoromar6631
    @hectoromar6631 4 года назад +123

    It’s 0:12 and I. AM. SOBBING. Alexander McQueen formed a great part of my self discovery as a designer and to see fashion through another perspective : real, raw, unapologetic. It was Spring 1997, I was barely in 6th grade. Browsing through a fashion magazine, I came across pictures of this collection, and it caught my eye. It was love at first sight. Not knowing anything about fashion, and in an internet-less world, I held this magazine and forced my mom to buy it. McQueen made me see beauty in ugly. To challenge norm. To provoque. To start a conversation. We mourn artists not because we knew them, but because they helped us to know ourselves. I am extremely grateful to witness such savage beauty at an early age, and to be forever enchanted by it.

    • @JM-vd2zp
      @JM-vd2zp 4 года назад +4

      Wow, what a beautiful story.

    • @dellplummer5173
      @dellplummer5173 4 года назад +3

      What a truly lovely response. I found it a gift.

    • @Alirothy
      @Alirothy 4 года назад +3

      So beautiful

    • @LaceyMyriah
      @LaceyMyriah 2 года назад +2

      “We mourn artists not because we knew them, but because they helped us to know ourselves.” I love this.

  • @thefoundries
    @thefoundries 4 года назад +73

    The mere fact that Bliss did not include his intro, manifests his mad love and respect for Lee.

    • @paulguettler_0000
      @paulguettler_0000 2 года назад

      its so ridicoulus yall call him lee like did yall know him close like was he a friend of yours ? dont think so and he never told u hey pls for you its lee... even more triggers me the full stop at the end of ur comment to present everybody it got a message and is more than a poor asS comments as the rest be but sry for dissappointing it isnt

  • @mondecoded_
    @mondecoded_ 3 года назад +7

    I worked in studio in London which was building all McQueen sets for fashion shows for years. And the last year before Alexander death was more mentally mad, dark year, that I quit my job just 3 months before his death because It was unpossible to carry on, just madness all around. When I saw after his last show, it represent all we were in at that time. Dark energy was filing London, madness and sense of loss was everywhere.. I miss him forever.. It was weird time..

  • @dellplummer5173
    @dellplummer5173 4 года назад +67

    Remember when he ripped a cashmere coat apart to deconstruct and said calico or cashmere, it's just cloth. God I loved him. RIP darling.

  • @iantee6349
    @iantee6349 4 года назад +33

    I wasn't expecting a video on Mcqueen, but this is an incredible reflection of his life and work. Can't believe it's been 10 years already, he means so much to many...

  • @JM-vd2zp
    @JM-vd2zp 4 года назад +25

    Rest In Peace, Lee. Thank you for what you gave us all. 💖

  • @ZondaWong
    @ZondaWong 4 года назад +20

    Legend dies but legacy won’t. Love live McQueen.

    • @fredk6992
      @fredk6992 4 года назад

      Sadly his legacy mainly exists through ugly shoes

  • @andreataylor797
    @andreataylor797 2 года назад +4

    wow. you're messssage at the end grabbed me from the past and gave me a mental hug right when i needed it. thank you.

  • @newangeltarot
    @newangeltarot 3 года назад +3

    I wore McQueen for my wedding. It was an honour. He was spectacular.

  • @azura_swayli
    @azura_swayli 4 года назад +12

    Lee was also the first fashion designer that led me into the world of fashion. I am still feeling the sadness after him leaving us for a decade. Thank you for making this episode for everyone who loves Lee, who was inspired by Lee. He will always be inspiration for a lot of people now and then.

  • @ParticleNirvana
    @ParticleNirvana 4 года назад +27

    When I read his biography "Blood beneath the skin" I actually cried several times. And it gave me undescribable power. Please consider doing analysis of all his collections like you do with Margiela. In your eyes it will be terrific material.Thank you for this

    • @BlissFoster
      @BlissFoster  4 года назад +11

      Lee is definitey on my short list for a series :)

  • @indigozen4794
    @indigozen4794 2 года назад +2

    He was the greatest fashion designer of all time to YOU, as Dior was to me. Everything is perception.

  • @karigrandii
    @karigrandii 2 года назад +4

    Lee is so underrated as a designer. There will never be anyone like him (in the good and the bad, rip)

  • @atis9061
    @atis9061 4 года назад +3

    McQueen was a male witch. Working with the elements was so integral in his work. It's magical, and he has become my favorite designer because he transcends fashion, it's not shallow anymore, it has profound depth, as you have helped prove with your well-written commentary.

  • @jamiesaccone5423
    @jamiesaccone5423 3 года назад +4

    What a beautiful tribute. Thank you.

  • @dedloop
    @dedloop 3 года назад +3

    11 years🖤

  • @christianurena510
    @christianurena510 4 года назад +8

    Beautiful, profound and so touching! Rest In Peace Lee, your talent and the contrived beauty of your soul still remains a force in our heartes, your legacy will live on forever! 🌹🌹🌹

  • @soyraka318
    @soyraka318 4 года назад +15

    Wow, such a beautiful and meaningful video! Thank you, Bliss! You’re exceptional! 🙏🏽❤️

  • @madalenadeairesmateus5636
    @madalenadeairesmateus5636 3 года назад +4

    Bliss, you are an amazing human being. Your words really touched me, thank you! 💙

  • @dellplummer5173
    @dellplummer5173 4 года назад +7

    Thanks Bliss this was beautiful. Lee was beautiful.
    He broke my heart..

  • @coolman000099
    @coolman000099 2 года назад +1

    Their writings is so wonderful

  • @therealmarianaoddis
    @therealmarianaoddis Год назад +2

    Thank you Bliss for sharing your thoughts.I follow you on Patreon too. I was crying at the end, I'm a fashion student with a deeply passion of making clothes. I'm a dressmaker but it's hard to be in this world if you are a bit fragile. The only way is keeping believe and express yourself.
    Thank you Bliss, Thank you McQueen, I hope one day I'll work for this amazing fashion house.

  • @Abby-lo3jx
    @Abby-lo3jx 3 года назад +2

    Absolutely heartwarming. You are no lesser of a legend bliss 🤗

  • @chrismcg
    @chrismcg 4 года назад +4

    Oh my where do I start? This Tribute to Alexander McQueen's work really is great. I appreciated it and you referred a help for people as stated earlier " you are a special person." You truly are.

  • @beatajasinska1483
    @beatajasinska1483 4 года назад +2

    Constant inspiration!!! McQueen Forever!♥️

  • @ellisbrown5632
    @ellisbrown5632 4 года назад +5

    Thank you Bliss, this was beautifully somber

  • @jeeyounkim5409
    @jeeyounkim5409 3 года назад +1

    touching last words.. RIP Alexander McQueen

  • @kateendge9264
    @kateendge9264 Год назад +1

    Bliss thank you for this video. thank you

  • @daniellerobertson7989
    @daniellerobertson7989 3 года назад +2

    McQueen lovingly gave his amazing vision and the deep emotions of himself to the whole of humanity. He reached out to us all, made all emotions acceptable and a analysis of our lives essential even when grewsome and horrific. If only he could have lived another 50 years. Still very sad...
    Incredible piece from all involved, with their thoughtful writings and insight, and Bliss for your presentation. Thank you.

  • @ASMRAlternative
    @ASMRAlternative 2 года назад +1

    I never gave a crap about fashion until I discovered Alexander McQueen. Great video x

  • @herishep4863
    @herishep4863 2 года назад

    Your words at the end meant a lot. Thank you

  • @erikbylund4367
    @erikbylund4367 4 года назад +3

    Bless you Mr. Foster. Thank you for this beautiful video and that message at the end was very comforting.

  • @JasonBaerg
    @JasonBaerg 3 года назад +1

    Lee and I were born the same year and relate incredibly to his creative approach and intentionality. The theatrics of the house and the mode of transformation in the work, coupled with revolutionary presentation formats, are not as unpredictable or exciting. Artist. I'm ready and need more.

  • @reedluttrell5453
    @reedluttrell5453 4 года назад +7

    been waiting for this

  • @emmiemalone6654
    @emmiemalone6654 4 года назад +3

    Proud of you, bud. This is a lovely tribute

  • @harryfrey9347
    @harryfrey9347 4 года назад +2

    Wonderful video, thanks Bliss and all those who contributed

  • @SpoofyZapps435
    @SpoofyZapps435 4 года назад +4

    Beautiful video man really made me tear up. Your analysis is very calm and it was just heart touching in a different way fashion rarely makes me feel. You’re astonishing in everything you do. Thank you dude.

  • @garcho
    @garcho 3 года назад +1

    So beautiful. Thank you

  • @clementedelmar6721
    @clementedelmar6721 4 года назад +2

    Such a beautiful video, the theme, the pieces, the narration... thank you Bliss.

    • @BlissFoster
      @BlissFoster  4 года назад

      Besides Lee’s beautiful work, the submissions were the real stars of this episode. I just narrated 💫💫

  • @CB12455
    @CB12455 4 года назад +2

    I was lucky to see the McQueen exhibition at the Met. The clothes were even more mind-numbing in person. If the standard for designers was to create clothes great enough to belong in a museum, think of how different fashion could be. I think about that sometimes.
    I own a dress from the Irere, or shipwreck, collection. It’s definitely my most prized possession.

  • @maevewhite4376
    @maevewhite4376 3 года назад +1

    I really appreciate your analysis, your use of words and most of all, your concern for humanity. Thank you.

  • @retroazul
    @retroazul 4 года назад +2

    Thank you so much Bliss for this video, his work will live on

  • @embarkcame9998
    @embarkcame9998 4 года назад +3

    You re doing such a good work, thank you for this 🙏🏻

  • @littletigergirl3808
    @littletigergirl3808 2 года назад +1

    That was a beautiful way to honor him.

  • @MrGylsen
    @MrGylsen 4 года назад +2

    We all sadly miss Lee's shows since he passed way! RIP

  • @aveOW2
    @aveOW2 4 года назад +2

    Thank you so much for creating this video

  • @sahilmishra2945
    @sahilmishra2945 4 года назад +2

    Thank you Bliss

    • @BlissFoster
      @BlissFoster  4 года назад +2

      Thank you for all the support, Sahil

  • @brycedunn5556
    @brycedunn5556 4 года назад +2

    Thank you so much bliss this is amazing

  • @leiladasha
    @leiladasha 4 года назад +3

    He really impressed me !

  • @bluntedafterdarkpod
    @bluntedafterdarkpod 4 года назад +1

    McQueen is my baby! I love his art, bravery, and his vision! R.I.P.

  • @rafi9594
    @rafi9594 Год назад +1

    Still the greatest of all time. Of all time.

  • @jessedevries9438
    @jessedevries9438 4 года назад +1

    This was very beautiful. So many goosebump moments at the end. You just inspired me to check out more of his work.
    Don't ever stop this channel please 🙏

  • @XL-co4li
    @XL-co4li 4 года назад

    I've only listened to the first passage, but had to comment immediately, it's lovely, thanks for sharing these.

  • @bubblebutt4919
    @bubblebutt4919 4 года назад +3

    The enthusiams, discussion & rewatching fashion archives & current is so me! let’s talk about fashion anytime here on youtube! my dream is go to Paris someday to work and study again at fashion school. Thank you! love from 🇵🇭

  • @stevejohn429
    @stevejohn429 4 года назад +2

    I am reading the biography of McQueen..bought a photobio book of his work from thd UK amd everyday I browse for Lee's runway shows. That would be my tribute to the one and only Alexander.

  • @arlinejernigan
    @arlinejernigan 4 года назад +2

    That was beautiful!!!!

  • @lakehu352
    @lakehu352 4 года назад +3

    Great video!

  • @sofyashchypakina3500
    @sofyashchypakina3500 3 года назад +1

    I remember myself watching a documentary movie about Alexander McQueen and literally crying...

  • @227RM
    @227RM 4 года назад +2

    This was a beautiful video. Much Love Bliss your amazing!!!

  • @christi9815
    @christi9815 3 года назад

    I wish he could hear this. You are amazing and made me excited about fashion again!

  • @katkepa444
    @katkepa444 3 года назад +1

    this is food for the soul!:D, great selection and as always, I really enjoy your commentary and analysis of the meaning behind the work! This makes me want to go and re-watch the McQueen documentary right now!

  • @danishpinay
    @danishpinay 3 года назад +1

    McQueen is my favorite designer too. I just really feel sad for him.

  • @rorymccaskill9034
    @rorymccaskill9034 4 года назад +1

    Superb episode⚡️much love 🖤

  • @GarrettCorbin
    @GarrettCorbin 4 года назад +2

    Thank you ❤️ RIP

  • @LM-dx3yc
    @LM-dx3yc 3 года назад +1

    WOW BRO THIS WAS AMAZING

  • @geonkim3995
    @geonkim3995 4 года назад +4

    Legend

  • @SPACEDOUT19
    @SPACEDOUT19 4 года назад +2

    Excellent video. all i can and all i really need to say.

  • @KARamil
    @KARamil 4 года назад +1

    Gosh dude! This is amazing

  • @bubblebutt4919
    @bubblebutt4919 4 года назад +1

    knowing he is hiv positive, cam from not well off family still he got the gift he is an artist genius!

  • @aiden2409
    @aiden2409 4 года назад +2

    I love this I’m such a huge fan of Alexander MCQ original shows

    • @227RM
      @227RM 4 года назад

      Then you might enjoy this video!!
      ruclips.net/video/EJ1pZQTtxYc/видео.html

  • @motepthepoet
    @motepthepoet 3 года назад +1

    Well said

  • @Jay-Kay-Buwembo
    @Jay-Kay-Buwembo 2 года назад +1

    Lee Alexander Mcqueen is dearly missed and never forgotten 🙏🏿 🙏🏿 🙏🏿! Personally I actually preferred his romantic side over the very theatrical pieces. My favourite shows: his posthumous show in 2010, his debut haute couture show at Givenchy 1995, Scanners 2003, his show dedicated to Isabella Blow & that collection inspired by Pirates with the tropical bird feathers!

  • @talosiahaulangi4244
    @talosiahaulangi4244 2 года назад +1

    Love love love

  • @asierra1002
    @asierra1002 4 года назад +2

    Thank you for the vid

  • @fashionistalagerfeld1954
    @fashionistalagerfeld1954 Год назад

    I can’t believe it’s been ten years already

  • @antoniamodas3061
    @antoniamodas3061 4 года назад

    this is such a poetic video, you're so sensitivy and sweet ❤︎ RIP McQueen (he will always be at the fashion lovers' heart) ❤︎

  • @patrickfirgens6672
    @patrickfirgens6672 4 года назад +2

    RIP McQueen! Xo

  • @nickiminach_7556
    @nickiminach_7556 2 года назад +1

    He was number one yet still feel hes not good enough depression sucks

  • @stoss-11
    @stoss-11 4 года назад +3

    Bliss....... this is seriously one of my favorite videos you have done. Well done
    Bro bro, Need my Rick though ;)

    • @BlissFoster
      @BlissFoster  4 года назад +1

      gavin stosser have you seen the Rick Owens analysis video I made??

    • @stoss-11
      @stoss-11 4 года назад

      Bliss Foster I have I watched the runway one too I need more 😢❤️

  • @MrGyftario
    @MrGyftario 4 года назад +2

    Time flies

  • @nottheeviltwin6
    @nottheeviltwin6 10 месяцев назад +1

    Long live McQueen🤍🖤

  • @justiceupshaw5128
    @justiceupshaw5128 4 года назад +1

    nah. Start to finish. Amazing.

  • @a.senayzenebe481
    @a.senayzenebe481 3 года назад +1

    Black model in his Dante show with a cross mask on: Debra Shaw. Same model wearing the horn suit jacket.

  • @avag.8568
    @avag.8568 2 года назад +1

    He did weaponize flaws, that was his greatest talent. Great art reminds you that you are in your body, and that you can hurt and become enraptured. As a fat woman, seeing the naked and regal fat woman at the end of voss was my moment of empowerment from Mc Queen. As we all, as admirers of his work, must have a moment of his that speaks most to us, the voss ending is something I will always call back to in moments of hopelessness.

  • @loosescrew472
    @loosescrew472 4 года назад +2

    RIP McQueen

  • @DarkJupiter16
    @DarkJupiter16 4 года назад +2

    RIP Lee A. Mcqueen

  • @mifmana
    @mifmana 2 года назад +1

    Please, do smae kind of video series on Mc Queen as you do on MM

  • @louielouie684
    @louielouie684 2 года назад +1

    @ 15:30 I felt as if you were speaking to me. I was supposed to click on this video tonight.

  • @onlyjay6522
    @onlyjay6522 4 года назад +3

    ❤️❤️

  • @LOUN.
    @LOUN. 4 года назад +1

    You have a serious with Margiela, it would be great if you can do a deep dive series with Alexander Mcqueen as well.

    • @BlissFoster
      @BlissFoster  4 года назад +1

      That’s definitely in the works for the future.

  • @MrKatsel
    @MrKatsel 4 года назад +2

    Great video, I never get tired of learning about McQueen. One question: I don't understand how the brand went from intellectual genius to skull-studs and basic sneakers. Does anyone know a good video or article that talks about the brand evolution after McQueen's death? Thank you!!!!

    • @BlissFoster
      @BlissFoster  4 года назад +2

      After a brand becomes a legacy label (original designer leaves), it’s usually not independent and the focus becomes money.

    • @MrKatsel
      @MrKatsel 4 года назад

      @@BlissFoster Thanks for the reply! Many labels manage to find good creative directors though, that can carry on or at least take an interesting spin on the legacy. I am thinking about all the big names, e.g. Lagerfeld for Chanel. Is that because they were more "commercial" labels in the first place? Or was it especially hard for creative directors to step into Lee's shoes because of how young and incredibly driven by one single person the brand was? Or maybe I am just unreasonably hating on current McQueen. Maybe we just need to wait for the right creative director to come?

    • @88_TROUBLE_88
      @88_TROUBLE_88 3 года назад

      @@MrKatsel I actually really like the current offerings in the mens fashion category.. The sneakers are especially sick - the exaggerated bubble soles - and if I had a genie pop out and I lamp and allow me to manifest in reality anything I could imagine as the most flawlessly perfect kicks, a pair of the all-white bubble soles would spawn as a result.. They're perfect in every way. Also, the shirts, and most of the accessories are similarly flawless, but I just happen to dig extremely basic looking shit like that, e.g. Dickie's slacks, Nike Cortez, etc and that extends to everything else like cars, guitars, gadgets.. I just really dig things that are easily identified by their distinguished simplicity, if that makes sense.. I realize that's kinda a contradictory statement but that's the best way to describe it and that's what the current line of fashiokn in the men's category at least, exemplifies to me.. So can't please everyone I guess..

  • @minniesaab7255
    @minniesaab7255 4 года назад +2

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @dellplummer5173
    @dellplummer5173 4 года назад +1

    You are showing all his pain. The more brilliant he became the stronger the pain. The mind of the true artist lives in pain so great you just want it to stop. I am an artist and I live on the brink of suicide daily. Lee lived a life of quiet desperation.

    • @JM-vd2zp
      @JM-vd2zp 4 года назад +5

      . While I understand the idea of creativity coming from pain, I think oftentimes the idea of it is often too romanticized. While suffering is a constant in all aspects of human life, the reaction to it is flexible. I believe that an artist is defined not by intense pain but by intense emotion. Although pain is the easiest emotion to sculpt into art, I think it is critical to the artist to expand the emotions that drive expression. Easier said than done, of course, especially in an industry such as fashion which drops designers into a cuisinart with walls of impossible deadlines and blades of their sufferings.
      With Lee, it seemed that what was keeping him on this earth were the two relationships that meant the most to him; Isabella Blow and his mother, Joyce McQueen, with the latter's death preceding his suicide by 9 days. And while I do think pain plays a major component in Lee's work, it is actually a larger iteration of this theme that is the true overarching lens: our power over pain. Obviously, it was a battle that proved unsuccessful for Lee, but it is by no means some large overarching statement that it is impossible to achieve happiness and still be a powerful artist. While it is true that many brilliant artists have issues with mental health, correlation does not mean causation. Ultimately, it is the relationships and love that we provide to others and others provide to us that give us the power over our pains.
      And with that being said, if you ever need to talk to someone about the pains of yours that you mention, please never hesitate to talk - I would offer for you to message me but am unsure how to do so on youtube - if you are on the patron discord, I am balaga there. But regardless, that was a lovely comment and it is very important to not ignore Lee's pains. I apologize if I come across as argumentative here, I only wished to provide the idea of creativity's independence from pain and the importance of those who surround us. Perhaps if these ideas are emphasized more, we can avoid more tragedies similar to that of McQueens. With love.

  • @olgapinto7453
    @olgapinto7453 4 года назад +1

    Não há igual ,único...

  • @juliaharle1409
    @juliaharle1409 4 года назад +1

    ❤️

  • @lakehu352
    @lakehu352 4 года назад +4

    What do you think of Sarah Burton's more commercial take of the McQueen as a brand?

    • @JM-vd2zp
      @JM-vd2zp 4 года назад +10

      This is probably addressed to bliss, but I think that while Burton has had some great collections, she has yet to really pull off the theatricality and cohesive narrative that made Lee so powerful. There are some exceptions, notably AW13 which is a wonderful play on distortion, reflection and symmetry. But overall, even when Burton does make spectacular clothes, they fail to convey the sane energy that was so inspiring with Lee. They are clothes you like when you see them, but not clothes that stay on your mind for weeks.
      That being said, I would argue that Burton's menswear is actually better than Lee's - and thats not out of Lee being a bad menswear designer whatsoever. Burton has a spectacular grasp on both tailoring and tasteful embellishment. It's no Craig Green revolution of our expectations of menswear - it follows the basic menswear silhouettes - but what is done with those basic reference points is spectacular. In particular, AW17 and SS18 stand out to me as highlights.
      And I guess thats just talking about runway looks, and I'm not in the place to talk the more commercial pieces as much as I would like to be, but what I have seen for the most part is largely uninspired and just tacking skulls and such onto basic articles of clothing. But hey, it is a business, and if it's working and allowing their runway shows to happen, then I am not going to complain.

    • @BlissFoster
      @BlissFoster  4 года назад

      Damn this is a great answer

    • @lakehu352
      @lakehu352 4 года назад

      @@JM-vd2zp Wow, thank you kind stranger for taking your time to write this. I really appreciate it

    • @lakehu352
      @lakehu352 4 года назад

      @@BlissFoster agreed

    • @JM-vd2zp
      @JM-vd2zp 4 года назад +1

      @@lakehu352 Thank you for writing such a lovely question! But I am so glad to be in such a community that approaches fashion so far beyond surface level. (and if you are not already, you should join the discord for non-stop high-quality fashion talk! this project actually spawned out of there and all of the authors who wrote for this video are on there!)

  • @sandechoir
    @sandechoir 4 года назад +1

    its fine art is not a fashion

  • @HlumeloMatiwane
    @HlumeloMatiwane Год назад

    He said Clowns in Couture🤣🤣 I surely wouldn't mind being a clown in couture.😄