Welcome to the world of Alexander McQueen, a renowned British fashion designer whose creative genius left an indelible mark on the fashion industry. McQueen was not only a visionary when it came to clothing but also a master of words. His quotes offer profound insights into his mind, his passion for design, and his unapologetic approach to pushing boundaries.
On this page, we have curated a collection of inspiring Alexander McQueen quotes that encapsulate his unique perspective on fashion, creativity, and self-expression. Whether you’re an aspiring designer seeking motivation, a fashion enthusiast looking for inspiration, or simply curious about the man behind the legendary brand, you’ll find these quotes to be a treasure trove of wisdom. Feel free to use them in your own creative endeavors, whether it’s for personal reflection, sharing on social media, or adding a touch of McQueen’s style to your design projects. Explore the quotes below and let McQueen’s words ignite your passion for fashion and innovation.
Fame should be left to the film stars. Alexander McQueen
You find a lot of ideas from my shows in adverts now. I find it a compliment. Alexander McQueen
I feel more Scottish than Norman. Alexander McQueen
Really, what I’m aiming for is world domination! Alexander McQueen
Fashion should be a form of escapism, and not a form of imprisonment. Alexander McQueen
For people who know McQueen, there is always an underlying message. It’s usually only the intellectual ones who understand what’s going on in what I do. Alexander McQueen
I always wanted to be a designer. I read books on fashion from the age of 12. Alexander McQueen
I’m interested in designing for posterity. Alexander McQueen
I think the idea of mixing luxury and mass-market fashion is very modern, very now – no one wears head-to-toe designer anymore. Alexander McQueen
I was three years old when I started drawing. I did it all my life. Alexander McQueen
There is a hidden agenda in the fragility of romance. Alexander McQueen
Of course I make mistakes. I’m human. If I didn’t make mistakes, I’d never learn. You can only go forward by making mistakes. Alexander McQueen
There are only a handful of designers that influence other designers, and I have to keep one step ahead of the game. Alexander McQueen
The turnover of fashion is just so quick and so throwaway, and I think that is a big part of the problem. There is no longevity. Alexander McQueen
I was never a big networker, but I was a spin doctor, all those shock shows, that’s how I got my first backers. But fashion’s a scary industry to be in, especially if you’ve not grown up with it. Alexander McQueen
It’s a new era in fashion – there are no rules. It’s all about the individual and personal style, wearing high-end, low-end, classic labels, and up-and-coming designers all together. Alexander McQueen
I find beauty in the grotesque, like most artists. Alexander McQueen
Rap music’s been around for too long now to be inspirational. The words are, but the music isn’t. Alexander McQueen
I have been skiing since I was in school, but I’m not great. I am never going to break an Olympic record, I just want to go down the hills, on red or blue runs, but not… black. Alexander McQueen
I’ve had good times; I’ve had bad times. Alexander McQueen
British fashion is self confident and fearless. It refuses to bow to commerce, thus generating a constant flow of new ideas whilst drawing in British heritage. Alexander McQueen
I want to empower women. Alexander McQueen
Sting’s my ideal man, because he’s a real man. Alexander McQueen
Some couture collections have everything including the kitchen sink! Everything gets thrown on to make it look expensive. I find it grotesque when clothes hit you in the face and there’s no room for fault. But I don’t expect to turn things around all by myself. I’m not a saint. Alexander McQueen
Youth culture now really looks back and embraces the past, but keeps it contemporary but not sticking to one particular style. Alexander McQueen
I want to empower women. I want people to be afraid of the women I dress. Alexander McQueen
You can only go forward by making mistakes. Alexander McQueen
I think I should be a president. President of the United States. Alexander McQueen
I find it grotesque when clothes hit you in the face and there’s no room for fault. But I don’t expect to turn things around all by myself. I’m not a saint. Alexander McQueen
It’s not my vision when I cover a woman’s face with a chador. I got the idea from a ‘National Geographic’ photo. I’m just showing their plight in the world. Alexander McQueen
I am married to work. Alexander McQueen
When I’m dead and gone, people will know that the twenty-first century was started by Alexander McQueen. Alexander McQueen
It’s usually only the intellectual ones who understand what’s going on in what I do. Alexander McQueen
I want people to be afraid of the women I dress. Alexander McQueen
I can’t get sucked into that celebrity thing, because I think it’s just crass. Alexander McQueen
As a designer, you’ve always got to push yourself forward; you’ve always got to keep up with the trends or make your own trends. That’s what I do. Alexander McQueen
I like the concept of dressing people. I used to not care whether people bought the clothes or not, but I kind of like it now. I wouldn’t label that commercialism; it’s more like I do this work because I want people to wear it. Alexander McQueen
I work with people I admire and respect. It’s never because of who they are. Alexander McQueen
I’m not interested in being liked. Alexander McQueen
I’m mad in the front of my mind, but business-minded in the back. Alexander McQueen
There has to be a balance between your mental satisfaction and the financial needs of your company. Alexander McQueen
Give me time and I’ll give you a revolution. Alexander McQueen
I can design a collection in a day and I always do, cause I’ve always got a load of Italians on my back, moaning that it’s late. Alexander McQueen
You can hide so much behind theatrics, and I don’t need to do that any more. Alexander McQueen
I just want to be a wallflower. Nondescript. Just not anything. I don’t want to see me. Alexander McQueen
I like the idea of infiltrating an area that is not really exposed to me or my work. Alexander McQueen
Now I design what I want to wear, and it works that way. Alexander McQueen
When a woman gets dressed up to go out at night, she wants to give 50% away, and hold the rest back. If you’re an open book, there’s no allure. Alexander McQueen
Menswear is about subtlety. It’s about good style and good taste. Alexander McQueen
I never look at other people’s work. My mind has to be completely focused on my own illusions. Alexander McQueen
It’s good to know where you come from. It makes you what you are today. It’s DNA, it’s in your blood. Alexander McQueen
I came to terms with not fitting in a long time ago. I never really fitted in. I don’t want to fit in. And now people are buying into that. Alexander McQueen
Clothes and jewellery should be startling, individual. When you see a woman in my clothes, you want to know more about them. To me, that is what distinguishes good designers from bad designers. Alexander McQueen
Nicey nicey just doesn’t do it for me. Alexander McQueen
My relationships with producers or photographers – these are relationships that took years. Alexander McQueen
The police need to come down to street level. Alexander McQueen
I’m not big on women looking naive. Alexander McQueen
You can get insular with fashion. Alexander McQueen
For a long time I was looking for my perfect equilibrium, my mojo. And now I think I’m getting there: I’ve found my customer, my silhouette, my cut. Alexander McQueen
I hate it when people romanticize Scotland. Alexander McQueen
There is something sinister, something quite biographical about what I do – but that part is for me. It’s my personal business. I think there is a lot of romance, melancholy. There’s a sadness to it, but there’s romance in sadness. I suppose I am a very melancholy person. Alexander McQueen
I am a melancholy type of person. Alexander McQueen
I don’t want to be too proud, but I have a good personal style. Alexander McQueen
I come from a different era and I design clothes for our era. I think of people I want to dress when I design. Alexander McQueen