Alexander McQueen signature style Bumster trousers from the 2000s, similar to those from the F/W 2000 collection. Worn with Gucci by Tom Ford Bra, 2001
McQueen's first collection, entitled "Taxi Driver" was presented on a clothes rail at the Ritz in 1993 – quite different from the large-scale productions McQueen would become known for later in his career. McQueen kickstarted a trend in the denim world, and the low-rise jean (although never as low as McQueen's original design) was a popular style throughout the 1990s and 2000s.
Rare: a second piece in store from the Margiela spring 1992 collection. You know the scarf skirts. You know the cigarette shoulders. You know the tartan pleats (thanks to us maybe?). Now let us show you a zipper piece from that same collection. Martin designed a series of flat garments, fully split by a zipper going along the front and the neckline. A jumper and maxi dress were worn on the runway (backstage reel following soon). But in this top the zipper becomes the straps. The 80's babies among us might remember a watered down version of this being prevalent in stores. Together with with denim trousers made into baguette bags. For all the 2000 babies: this is what you call Y2K style. When we thought that all computers would blow up at midnight because they wouldn't be able to show to 00:00 2000 clock. We had dial-up internet OK? It was a different time. Spring 1992 (not y2k) Margiela top now online. And a pleated tartan top from spring 1992 also in stock. Stay tuned for the runway reel. #margiela #90smargiela #fashionarchive #y2k https://www.instagram.com/p/CmeipktjnRc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
This was the first of a pair of shows focused on overblown proportions applied to wardrobe staples like trenchcoats, men’s shirts, bombers, and slip dresses, all of which were enlarged by 148, 150, or 200 percent. But size wasn’t Margiela’s only concern for Spring ’00: Carefully placed price stickers and electronic security tags commented on the marketing and selling of fashion, as well. What the de-heeled shoes were meant to say is less clear. The collection was served up not on a runway but, commented The New York Times, “on round tabletops in a room that looked set up for a Rotarian dinner.”