As I stated in my previous post I was ready for an enchanting day at The Met. We arrived at The Met around 2:30 (mind you we left at 12:15) so many construction inconveniences lead us to be an hour behind schedule. Despite all the construction, flat sodas, heat, express trains running local, we would not let anything put a damper on our parade. Once we finally arrived we stood in the center of the building and did a complete 360'. Wow, this place is enormous and the best part of it all, it is a NYC block FILLED with beautiful art! Excited and anxious we walked past security and up the stairs we went straight to the McQueen line. As we were about to enter the line we asked the sweet Met employee who we give our tickets too. She then replied " you are supposed to give those downstairs at admissions, to be honest, I have no idea how you guys made it past security!" We felt like rebels, only.. Lucy & Ethel style. We did not intend on sneaking into The Met but somehow it happened? We laughed and went straight down to admissions to take care of biz. After all the nonsense, we were finally able to stand on the McQueen line. We waited, and waited, and waited some more... 2 hours more. Finally, with aching backs and feet, the guards unhooked the rope and let a group in. It felt as if the farmers were opening the gates for the herds of cattle to escape into the fields. Although, being pushed and shoved, unable to read all the commentary of each design was a little disappointing, the exhibit was absolutely breathtaking. I will say a was a little choked up knowing how proud Alexander would have been to see his creations displayed in such a ascetically correct manner. From the music, to the collection, to the ambiance, everything flowed and made sense. They did him proud alright. If the line wasn't 2+ hours I would go back and do it all over again. Simply stunning and inspirational.
Of course, I had to buy a little present for myself...
My first Alexander McQueen shoe ;)
And now, a few of my favorite looks; made from real flowers, mud, leather by products, and human hair these looks are non less than imaginative. McQueen saw beyond clothing’s physical constraints to its ideological and conceptual possibilities, addressing questions related to race, class, gender, religion, sexuality, and the environment. He is a true inspiration. Each of my favorites has an organic appeal to them... thus why, they are in fact my fav's!
All in all, this exhibit is a MUST SEE! Hence why they have extended it for another week! If you are able to get to The Met before Sunday I highly suggest you do so. Oh, and wear comfy shoes... lesson learned a little to late for me.
Peace & Fashion,
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