Alexander McQueen's best friend, closest confidante and muse, Annabelle Neilson (or 'Tinks' as she was known to her family and friends) brought his designs to life by not only modelling in his early shows, but by appearing on red carpets and high society events internationally, dressed head to toe in McQueen.
The sale comprises 124 lots and includes key looks worn on the runway, as well as rare, never-before-seen prototypes - which gives a tantalizing glimpse into Lee's design process. The wardrobe is also the reflection of a unique, close friendship which spanned eighteen years.
This extraordinary auction presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire an intimate piece of McQueen’s design legacy.
To learn more about the story behind this amazing collection, click here.
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Lot 49 - Alexander McQueen quilted black leather jacket, probably Autumn-Winter 2007-08
Sold for £320
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 51 - Alexander McQueen black crêpe jacket with draped veil, 'Sarabande', Spring-Summer 2007
Sold for £1,400
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 53 - Alexander McQueen camel cashmere cocktail dress, 'In Memory of Elizabeth Howe, Salem, 1692'
Sold for £1,100
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 54 - Alexander McQueen dégradé silk kimono, 'La Dame Bleue', Spring-Summer 2008
Sold for £48,000
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 55 - Alexander McQueen short black crêpe kimono, 'La Dame Bleue', Spring-Summer 2008
Sold for £1,900
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 56 - Alexander McQueen shoes, various dates
Sold for £500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 58 - Alexander McQueen fuchsia-pink satin cocktail dress, Resort 2008
Sold for £380
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 59 - Alexander McQueen Prince of Wales checked playsuit, 'La Dame Bleue', Spring-Summer 2008
Sold for £500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 60 - Alexander McQueen black crêpe tuxedo jumpsuit ensemble, pre-Fall 2008
Sold for £500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 61 - Alexander McQueen laser-cut leather cocktail dress, 'La Dame Bleue', Spring-Summer 2008
Sold for £600
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 62 - Alexander McQueen separates, circa 2008
Sold for £600
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 63 - Alexander McQueen printed chiffon 'Butterfly' dress, 'La Dame Bleue', Spring-Summer 2008
Sold for £4,800
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 68 - Alexander McQueen black crêpe cocktail ensemble, Spring-Summer, 2008
Sold for £650
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 73 - Alexander McQueen tweed hacking jacket, pre-Fall 2009
Sold for £1,700
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 75 - Alexander McQueen black fur cape, 'The Horn of Plenty', Autumn-Winter 2009-10
Sold for £1,500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 76 - Alexander McQueen hound's tooth checked jacket, 'The Horn of Plenty', Autumn-Winter 2009
Sold for £650
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 77 - Alexander McQueen black fur capelet, probably 'Horn of Plenty', Autumn-Winter 2009-10
Sold for £650
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 78 - Alexander McQueen knitwear, mainly pre-Fall 2009
Sold for £800
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 82 - Alexander McQueen shagreen evening purse, 'Plato's Atlantis' collection, Spring-Summer 2010
Sold for £1,100
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 84 - Alexander McQueen printed organza and satin dress, 'Plato's Atlantis', Spring-Summer 2010
Sold for £5,000
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 85 - A rare pair of Alexander McQueen 'Shipwreck' boots, 'Plato's Atlantis', Spring-Summer 2010
Sold for £12,000
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 87 - Alexander McQueen woven silk and nude mesh dress, 'Plato's Atlantis', Spring-Summer 2010
Sold for £700
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 88 - Alexander McQueen woven 'gothic' silk dress, 'Angels & Demons', Autumn-Winter 2010-11
Sold for £6,500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 89 - Alexander McQueen 'Hieronymous Bosch' dress, 'Angels & Demons', Autumn-Winter 2010-11
Sold for £6,000
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 90 - Alexander McQueen ivory satin gown with beadwork feathers, 'Angels & Demons', A/W 2010-11
Sold for £4,400
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 91 - Alexander McQueen unfinished grey tweed redingote for Annabelle Neilson, 2009 or early 2010
Sold for £2,000
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 93 - Alexander McQueen red satin evening gown, Resort 2010
Sold for £800
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 94 - Alexander McQueen by Sarah Burton burgundy snakeskin knuckle-duster clutch, 2011
Sold for £850
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 95 - Alexander McQueen by Sarah Burton floral gold leather shoes, Spring-Summer 2011
Sold for £550
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
