McQueen

Two-times BAFTA-nominated theatrical documentary about the life and career of British fashion designer Alexander McQueen (1969-2010). Head of his own fashion label at 23, chief designer for Givenchy at 27, British Designer of the Year not once but four times, self-made from a working class background: Lee Alexander McQueen's life, stellar ascent to fame in the international fashion arena and premature death is the stuff of legends. When he sent models onto the runway, they did not simply present clothes - they starred in edgy, multifaceted theatrical shows, often with dark overtones that pointed to the demons haunting McQueen in his private life. His coûture was controversial, confrontational, boundary-pushing and utterly creative. Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui’s outstanding documentary is a vivid portrait of McQueen and his world based on a wealth of archive material and the testimonials from his closest friends and family.