Alexander McQueen Shoes

Combining tailoring skills he learned working on Savile Row with his own confrontational design sense, Alexander McQueen was known for his dramatic designs, resulting in many collections, a gig heading up Givenchy, and a career retrospective shown at both the Met and the V&A. The London-born designer trained at Central Saint Martins and worked in tailoring while he developed his signature style—in the end becoming British Designer of the Year four times, International Designer of the Year in 2003, and receiving the title of Commander of the British Empire. The fashion world mourned his loss, but his beloved aesthetic carries on in every collection produced by the fashion house. The brand continues to create designs infused with the same hint of rebellion that made it so unique, combining punk signifiers like skulls and black leather with thoughtful cuts and precise tailoring techniques. These themes carry beautifully into Alexander McQueen footwear, from the oversized silhouette of Alexander McQueen sneakers to the chunky lug soles of boots and loafers. The best example, however, might be the elegant heels in the collection, their classic forms embellished with dangerous looking spikes for the perfect exercise in contrast. The label’s namesake once said “I want people to be afraid of the women I dress.” Provocative? Perhaps. But also a mission statement. Let yourself step into that feeling of power with picks from the curated selection of Alexander McQueen women’s shoes at Neiman Marcus.