• McQueen, Lee Alexander. (1969 - 2010) Design for his First Givenchy Haute Couture Collection (trained coat with body suit) - Spring-Summer, 1997
  • McQueen, Lee Alexander. (1969 - 2010) Design for his First Givenchy Haute Couture Collection (trained coat with body suit) - Spring-Summer, 1997
  • McQueen, Lee Alexander. (1969 - 2010) Design for his First Givenchy Haute Couture Collection (trained coat with body suit) - Spring-Summer, 1997

McQueen, Lee Alexander. (1969 - 2010) Design for his First Givenchy Haute Couture Collection (trained coat with body suit) - Spring-Summer, 1997

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McQueen, Lee Alexander. (1969 - 2010)
Design for his First Givenchy Haute Couture Collection (trained coat with body suit) - Spring-Summer, 1997
Gouache and ink on paper
$15,000

Original fashion design for his first Givenchy haute couture collection, 'In search of the Golden Fleece', Spring-Summer, 1997, unsigned, number 32, gouache and ink, showing a a long trained coat with lavishly embroidered borders, sleeves and high collar, worn over a gold lace body suit. 12 x 18 inches (30 x 46 cm).  In very fine condition.

A rare original work from the British fashion designer and couturier who committed suicide at the age of 40. Known for having worked as chief designer at Givenchy from 1996 to 2001 and for founding his own Alexander McQueen label, his remarkable achievements in fashion earned him four British Designer of the Year awards (1996, 1997, 2001 and 2003), as well as the CFDA's International Designer of the Year award in 2003.