writeclub-12333 For many Alexander McQueen fans, including myself, McQueen's work was more than stunning fashion: it was a powerful statement about rising above abuse, the burdens of beauty, defying gender norms, death, humanity, and empowerment. The filmmakers did a spectacular job of capturing these themes in McQueen's work through interviews and photo/video montages. Every moment of the film is thought provoking. The visuals are haunting. We must treasure this rare look into the private world of fashion's most elusive, misunderstood genius. The film succeeds most of all by presenting a heartrending timeline of McQueen not only as an infamous designer, but as a person ravaged by the industry. Alexander's life was triumphant and tragic in equal measures; he quite literally lost himself to his genius, pouring so much emotion into the McQueen brand that it became an extension of himself. Ultimately, as the film tells us, fusing his identity with the brand resulted in brilliant, theatrical shows...and the loss of his sanity.I wish that certain runway shows [namely, the Horn of Plenty] were examined a bit more, but McQueen was such a powerhouse that the film would have spanned 3+ hours if they had discussed all his work in depth. I also wish that we could have heard from Sarah Burton, who now directs the house of McQueen. Despite its small missed opportunities, this film will stick with you long after you've left the theatre.

clarkj-565-161336 Many years ago I liked watching a TV show in Toronto, called FT Fashion Television. It was not just about fashion, but more about creators and the creative process. The host Jeanne Beker often interviewed Alexander McQueen and I found the shows tremendous. Several years ago I also read a book about McQueen, and I found it interesting as well, although a bit voyeuristic. I found this documentary very illuminating in revealing McQueen's incredible artistic talent, creativity, vision and drive. Not to mention an uncanny business sense and leadership ability to inspire and motivate so many talented and creative collaborators. It was done in a way to explore the powerful factors that combined to shape McQueen but not in an intrusive or tabloid way. All the friends and family spoke honestly with conviction and empathy. I learned so much. Just think how a few talented people can create whole industries and revitalize nations!

Metaflix Fashion designer Alexander McQueen was no doubt a generational talent, one of those burn too bright and die too soon sensations that make great material for a documentary.In turn, the problem for documentarians is trying to create a piece of work that lives up to the real-life hype. Co-directors Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui have done an admirable job at capturing the light-and-dark duality of the designer's extraordinary career. However, the first half of the documentary was so zoomed in on everything they were featuring on screen that it actually burdens one's eyes, and the rest of the film, while certainly worth the price of admission, is far less groundbreaking than the man they set out to memorialize.

mellowmode10 Since Alexander McQueen's death there has been more exhibitions, books and information about him. He is one of my favourite designers and there was so much publicity for a man who during his lifetime I didn't really take notice.I became a fan of McQueen's work on May 2016 when I started researching about him, and then around this time there was an exhibition on Isabella Blow at the Powerhouse Museum, and I got the chance to see her clothes.This is a well-made documentary and there was an idea of making a movie about McQueen, but this was changed due to Jack O'Connell not being attached to the project.In McQueen's earlier part of his career he was disciplined and very ambitious and creative then unfortunately as McQueen's fame rose and people saw him more as a priority his mental health and personal life deteriorated further, due to more pressure to excel.McQueen was interested with the anatomy of the body, and his fashion is sculptural and organic. I believe the use of the McQueen skulls was created because of his interest with teeth, and you can see the lower part of the skull as priority in this design. McQueen liked using the media and his fashion shows were presented in a very theatrical way his models would perform so well for the camera, and during later shows it was amazing how the models walked in those high shoes.McQueen's life was controversial and he will be remembered as an unforgettable fashion designer and couturier.