Alexander McQueen approached fashion as more than clothing. He drew on history, nature, art and his own experiences to create collections with a strong emotional message. His work combined detailed research with experimentation, showing how looking beyond your own discipline can lead to unexpected ideas.

What stood out to me was how he presented his collections. Lighting, sound, performance and set design turned his runway shows into complete experiences. The presentation became part of the story, shaping how people felt about and remembered the work.

McQueen’s approach has encouraged me to look more widely for inspiration and be more adventurous in my own practice. I want to explore different mediums and think more carefully about how I share my designs, considering both what they communicate and how people experience them