--- product_id: 48010104 title: "Alexander McQueen" price: "€ 85.93" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/48010104-alexander-mcqueen store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Glossy deluxe magazine finish Comprehensive 25+ essays Rich mix of photos & catwalk shots Alexander McQueen **Price:** € 85.93 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > πŸ“– Own the ultimate McQueen fashion bible – where style meets substance! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Alexander McQueen - **How much does it cost?** € 85.93 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/48010104-alexander-mcqueen) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Premium Quality Feel:** Experience glossy, deluxe magazine-style paper that elevates your coffee table. - β€’ **Top-Rated Fashion Book:** Join 1,000+ readers who rated it 4.8/5, a must-have for fashion connoisseurs. - β€’ **Encyclopaedia of Collections:** Access concise summaries of every Alexander McQueen collection in one volume. - β€’ **Visual Feast of Iconic Fashion:** Enjoy a curated blend of catwalk, behind-the-scenes, and inspirational images. - β€’ **Deep Dive into McQueen's Legacy:** Explore 25+ thematic essays for a scholarly perspective beyond visuals. ## Overview Alexander McQueen by Claire Wilcox is a definitive, richly illustrated book featuring over 25 essays and a unique encyclopaedia of collections. Praised for its comprehensive, thematic approach and premium glossy finish, it offers an immersive exploration of McQueen's career, influences, and iconic designs. With a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, this book is a top-tier resource for fashion professionals and enthusiasts alike. ## Description Buy Alexander McQueen 1 by Wilcox, Claire (ISBN: 9781851778270) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: Good product - Excellent book lost of information and looks lovely Review: The must have McQueen book. - This is THE book of McQueen. As another has mentioned, much better than the Met catalogue of the Savage Beauty exhibition, read on to find out why! This is not just a book of photos (although there are plenty of those, and a good mix of catwalk shots, behind the scenes shots as well as images that would have inspired McQueen), but a comprehensive overview of McQueen's career. The are around 25 essays on various aspects of McQueen's career. This is a book that will take hours to properly get through, so most definitely value for money. The book is not in chronological order but split into themes which isn't my preference but makes for an interesting take on McQueen. All images are clearly captioned and relate well to the text. This book is almost the opposite of the Met catalogue - rather than one picture per page and a lot of blank pages filled by a singular quote, here each double page spread will almost certainly have a combination of text, and a few smaller pictures and or one larger picture. It's a bit of a sensory overload but I feel that's more in McQueen's style than the minimalist design of the Met catalogue! I particularly like that this book has a 'Encyclopaedia of Collections' which gives a small summary of every single collection Alexander 'Lee' worked on. The paper quality is excellent as expected - as an aside, this has a glossy finish and the feel of a deluxe magazine, whereas the Met book uses slightly thicker, matte feel paper. This is probably the most comprehensive fashion book I own - whilst some may find it a bit text heavy, it's brilliant for a scholarly overview and there are a good mix of photos from different sources. I would say the focus of this book is McQueen's career as a whole and what he was influenced by, and who he was a person, and how that made the clothes. Whereas the Met's book is primarily focussed on the visuals/structure of the clothes themselves with no context. It's interesting how one exhibition can spawn two very different catalogues. Those with an interest will probably want both as they serve different functions, however, if you're only going to get one, get this one. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 46,711 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 51 in Fashion & Style (Books) 118 in Fashion Design | | Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,017) | | Dimensions | 24 x 3 x 31 cm | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 1851778276 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1851778270 | | Item weight | 2.35 kg | | Language | English | | Print length | 348 pages | | Publication date | 9 Mar. 2015 | | Publisher | V&A | ## Images ![Alexander McQueen - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71mhKpH0loL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good product *by S***I on 23 March 2026* Excellent book lost of information and looks lovely ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The must have McQueen book. *by L***R on 29 March 2018* This is THE book of McQueen. As another has mentioned, much better than the Met catalogue of the Savage Beauty exhibition, read on to find out why! This is not just a book of photos (although there are plenty of those, and a good mix of catwalk shots, behind the scenes shots as well as images that would have inspired McQueen), but a comprehensive overview of McQueen's career. The are around 25 essays on various aspects of McQueen's career. This is a book that will take hours to properly get through, so most definitely value for money. The book is not in chronological order but split into themes which isn't my preference but makes for an interesting take on McQueen. All images are clearly captioned and relate well to the text. This book is almost the opposite of the Met catalogue - rather than one picture per page and a lot of blank pages filled by a singular quote, here each double page spread will almost certainly have a combination of text, and a few smaller pictures and or one larger picture. It's a bit of a sensory overload but I feel that's more in McQueen's style than the minimalist design of the Met catalogue! I particularly like that this book has a 'Encyclopaedia of Collections' which gives a small summary of every single collection Alexander 'Lee' worked on. The paper quality is excellent as expected - as an aside, this has a glossy finish and the feel of a deluxe magazine, whereas the Met book uses slightly thicker, matte feel paper. This is probably the most comprehensive fashion book I own - whilst some may find it a bit text heavy, it's brilliant for a scholarly overview and there are a good mix of photos from different sources. I would say the focus of this book is McQueen's career as a whole and what he was influenced by, and who he was a person, and how that made the clothes. Whereas the Met's book is primarily focussed on the visuals/structure of the clothes themselves with no context. It's interesting how one exhibition can spawn two very different catalogues. Those with an interest will probably want both as they serve different functions, however, if you're only going to get one, get this one. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful book for anyone interested in fashion *by M***N on 19 September 2025* I was lucky enough to see the McQueen exhibition at the V&A. It still is probably the best thing I’ve ever seen & it’s fantastic to have this book which accompanied the exhibition. Beautiful book for anyone interested in fashion or Alexander McQueen. ## Frequently Bought Together - Alexander McQueen - Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty (Fashion Studies) - Tom Ford --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/48010104-alexander-mcqueen](https://www.desertcart.at/products/48010104-alexander-mcqueen) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-05-04*