British fashion designer Lee Alexander McQueen, the original creative engine behind the Alexander McQueen label, was beloved for his expert tailoring and theatrical runway shows. After his suicide in 2010, fans left tributes to the man and his talents outside Alexander McQueen boutiques worldwide. Record-breaking crowds visited the posthumous retrospective of the designer’s work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and the Victoria and Albert in London.
The inspirations for vintage Alexander McQueen bags, dresses, jackets and other items came from many quarters — film, music, current events, history, his heritage and fashions of the past. The designer's runway presentations were not just displays of clothing but were personal expressions of the zeitgeist, often touching on our cultural anxieties and concerns. McQueen’s own thoughts and feelings about love, death, gender, genocide, colonialism, global warming and the extinction of species all appear in his pieces.
McQueen certainly shook up fashion; he was a born Rottweiler. His upbringing on a council estate in north London played a part, but his family was close and supportive, not dysfunctional. He was proud of his Scottish heritage: He was a defiant fashion warrior. His historical themes and shows — such as “Highland Rape,” 2002, which was inspired by England’s “rape of Scotland,” as McQueen called it — always invoked powerful reactions from his audience of fashion pros.
“What you see in the work is the person himself. And my heart is in my work,” McQueen told Harper’s Bazaar in 2007.
It is perhaps this heart, and the heart’s exposure, that drew the crowds and made McQueen's creations both popular and emotionally resonant. Because the work was personal and thus layered with feeling, the motifs — decorative embellishments and fabric choices — have meaning. In other words, in McQueen’s oeuvre, plaid is more than simply a pattern.
Find vintage Alexander McQueen fashion and accessories — including the designer's coveted bags and comfortable, stretchy jersey knit dresses and gowns — on 1stDibs.
Vintage Alexander McQueen Unisex Black Nylon Sunglasses Circa 1990s
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Paris, FR
Discover timeless elegance with these Alexander McQueen sunglasses, a refined yet powerful piece that reflects the spirit of the house: precision, character, and sophistication. Desi...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Sunglasses 2000 Rare
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Sunglasses circa 2000 Rare A rare Alexander McQueen futuristic trendy, rave style, Berlin vibes sunglasses runway circa 2000 collection and highly collectable. Blac...
Vintage New Alexander McQueen Office Siren Made in Japan Sunglasses
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage New Alexander Mcqueen Turquoise And Silver Made In Japan Sunglasses. Beautiful And Light Frame From Early 2000'S Alexander Mcqueen Made In...
Vintage New Alexander McQueen Titanium Rimless Made in Japan Sunglasses
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage New Alexander McQueen Rimless Made in Japan Sunglasses. Beautiful and ultra light rimless frame from early 2000's Alexander McQueen made...
21st Century High Quality Sunglasses by Marc Jacobs
By Marc by Marc Jacobs, Marc Jacobs
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Chic 21st Century Marc by Marc Jacobs Sunglasses Step out in style with these fashionable and high-quality sunglasses from Marc by Marc Jacobs, a testament to the brand's modern and ...
A pair of Vintage 1970s Sunglasses by Charme
By charme
Located in London, GB
A chic pair of 1970s sunglasses by Charme. These sunglasses have an animal print frame and are model 70/74N , col 510.
1990s Gianni Versace Medusa Rhinestone Beading Acrylic Sunglasses
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous pair of black and silvertone Cateye-style Gianni Versace sunglasses. From the 1990s, these stunning sunglasses are complete with an abstract rhinestone pattern ...
K-Point vintage rimless eyeglass frame, made in Italy
Located in Valencia, CA
MAKE: K-Point MODEL: 11062 - C32 MADE IN: Italy ERA: 1990s CONDITION: New Old Stock [never worn] DIMENSIONS: Lens width: 50 mm / 1 15/16 in Lens height: 34 mm / 1 5/16 in Bridge...
Thierry Mugler, vintage sport chic frame from 1990s
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Paris, FR
This 1990s Thierry Mugler frame softens the house’s razor cat-eye into a lithe, almond silhouette with a shallow lens height and a gentle facial wrap. The brow sweeps in a continuous...
Vintage Jean Paul GAULTIER by ALAIN MIKLI 3-Arm Tortoiseshell Sunglasses
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Jean Paul GAULTIER by ALAIN MIKLI 3-Arm Tortoiseshell Sunglasses Features: - 100% Authentic JEAN PAUL GAULTIER in collaboration with ALAIN MIKLI. - Tortoiseshell acetate su...
Thierry Mugler vintage eyewear from 1990 - Fantasia
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Paris, FR
Thierry Mugler Vintage Sunglasses – 1990s Step back into the bold aesthetic of the 1990s with these rare Thierry Mugler vintage sunglasses. Designed with the designer’s signature ar...
TIFFANY & CO TF 2036 8116 HAVANA HONEY BROWN EYEGLASSES 52-15-135mm ITALY
Located in New York, NY
You are looking at a pair of exclusive Tiffany & Co. TF 2036 Eyeglasses. Brand: Tiffany & Co. Model: TF 2036 Gender: Women Frame Color: 8116 / Havana Honey Brown Arms: Engraved logo Tiffany...
Vintage Giorgio Armani Sunglasses
By Giorgio Armani
Located in London, GB
A chic pair of vintage sunglasses by Giorgio Armani.
1980s Christian Dior Oversized Sunglasses
By Christian Dior
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980s Christian Dior gold metal sunglasses with red details throughout. CD logo on both arms and brand engraving on interior arm. New dark grey le...
Iconic 1970s Christian Dior Sunglasses 2026 60s 70s Jade Optyl Oversize
By Christian Dior
Located in Berlin, BE
The fabulous iconic Christian Dior oversized sunglasses from the 1970s, 2026-60, one of the most sought after designs. A similar version was worn by Margor Robbie as Sharon Tate in O...
Jones New York vintage eyeglasses frame
Located in Valencia, CA
MAKE: Jones New York MODEL: J-3471 - 3 MADE IN: Korea ERA: 1990s CONDITION: New Old Stock [never worn] DIMENSIONS: Lens width: 50 mm / 1 15/16 in Len...
Vintage New Alexander McQueen Office Siren 42 0033 Made in Japan Sunglasses
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage New Alexander Mcqueen Made In Japan Sunglasses. Beautiful And Light Frame From Early 2000'S Alexander Mcqueen Made In Japan Sunglasses. T...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN AM0180B crystal antique barocco square sunglasses Lady Gaga
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN AM0180B crystal antique barocco square sunglasses Lady Gaga Reference: KEDG/A00254 Brand: Alexander McQueen As seen on: Lady Gaga Material: Metal, Plastic Color: Re...
Alexander McQueen Sunglasses
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen Sunglasses Black framed sunglasses with fancy gold accents to the sides Size - One Size Condition - Good (Light scratches) Composition - Plastic Comes With - Case
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Copper Reader Prescription Eyewear
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Francisco, CA
ALEXANDER McQUEEN eyewear comes in a copper metal and a prescription lenses. Includes case. Made in Italy. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 135 AMQ 4011 MB6 Measurements...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN AM0180B crystal antique barocco square ombre sunglasses
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN AM0180B crystal antique barocco square ombre sunglasses Lady Gaga Reference: KEDG/A00254 Brand: Alexander McQueen As seen on: Lady G...
Alexander McQueen Cat Eye Sunglasses
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen Cat Eye Sunglasses Black sunglasses designed with grey lenses, styled with wide, black arms having 'Alexander McQueen' logo engraved. Featuring 100% certified UV ...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Copper Reader Prescription Eyewear
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Francisco, CA
ALEXANDER McQUEEN eyewear comes in a copper metal and a prescription lenses. Includes case. Made in Italy. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 135 AMQ 4011 MB6 Meas...
Alexander McQueen Japan vintage sunglasses
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Valencia, CA
MAKE: Alexander McQueen MODEL: 42-0030 MADE IN: Japan ERA: 1990s CONDITION: New Old Stock [never worn] DIMENSIONS: Lens width: 61 mm / 2 3/8 in Bridge: 14 mm / 9/16 in Temple-t...
Alexander McQueen Japan vintage sunglasses
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Valencia, CA
MAKE: Alexander McQueen MODEL: 42-0030 MADE IN: Japan ERA: 1990s CONDITION: New Old Stock [never worn] DIMENSIONS: Lens width: 61 mm / 2 3/8 in Bridge: 14 mm / 9/16 in Temple-t...
Alexander McQueen titanium 1990s sunglasses
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Valencia, CA
MAKE: Alexander McQueen MODEL: 42-0010 MADE IN: Japan ERA: 1990s CONDITION: New Old Stock [never worn] DIMENSIONS: Lens width: 65 mm / 2 9/16 in Bridge: 15 mm / 9/16 in Temple-...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black CAT-EYE Sunglasses MQ152S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alexander McQueen MQ152S cat-eye sunglasses in black acetate. The sunglasses show some faint scratches on the lenses and on the frame. Overall in good condition. Come ...
Alexander McQueen White Sunglasses W/ Gold Studded Brow W/ Case
By Alexander McQueen
Located in New York, NY
Alexander McQueen White Sunglasses W/ Gold Studded Brow W/ Case Made In: Italy Color: White, gold Hardware: Goldtone Materials: Resin, metal Overall Condition: Excellent pre-owned ...