The two British legends are both famous for their outspoken statements and controversial actions, not afraid of offending the public.
Designer Alexander McQueen and singer Amy Winehouse are both artists from London, England. It seems that the two of them would have nothing to do with each other, but the truth is that Amy Winehouse hates Alexander McQueen. There was once confirmed information about Amy throwing a dress worth 32,000 USD (more than 800 million VND) that this designer sent to her on the charcoal stove during a BBQ party at her home.
In an interview with the Daily Mail newspaper, Archie Reed – Alexander McQueen’s ex-lover and Amy Winehouse’s close friend shared: “The two of them never liked each other, or rather, Amy hated McQueen.”
Archie Reed – Alexander McQueen’s ex-lover and Amy Winehouse’s close friend
According to Archie, the incident started around the end of 2006, at a private party attended by several famous people at that time. This was also the first time Alexander McQueen met Amy Winehouse. However, the designer made some excessive jokes that offended the singer.
Feeling guilty for what he had done, after the party, Alexander sent Amy an expensive dress as a goodwill gift and hoped that the singer could forgive him.
McQueen never once apologized directly to Amy, but only sent the dress to the female artist.
Although it was not clear what the dress looked like or which collection it was from, many fashionistas speculated that this famous designer’s “insincere” apology gift was from the Fall Winter 2006 collection “The widow of Culloden” or the Spring Summer 2007 collection “Sarabande”.
Comparing the time period as well as the favorite dress style that Amy Winehouse often wore, this judgment of fashion followers seems quite reasonable.
However, the singer born in 1983 threw the dress on the charcoal stove during a BBQ party at her home. Archie Reed said “Amy has never forgiven McQueen”. That was not the only time the beehive-haired artist expressed her “hatred” towards the late designer.
Stylist Archie Reed added: While walking around Selfridges – a shopping center selling luxury fashion products, Amy went into an Alexander McQueen store and damaged and stained a dress of this brand. Initially, the artist insisted on not paying for the damage she caused, but in the end, she had to accept to compensate the store. Before paying, Amy said, “It’s okay to pay, but remember to tell Alexander McQueen that I intentionally ruined his dress!”
Before paying, Amy said, “Paying is fine, but remember to tell Alexander McQueen that I intentionally ruined his dress!”
In the past, Alexander McQueen has always been known for his straightforwardness, lack of flattery, and even a bit of arrogance. Many sources have confirmed that this designer once had a disagreement and threw a potato cake straight at the head of the Queen of Pop Madonna at a party. Not only that, he once openly cursed and swore at Naomi Campbell when she was late for the show’s rehearsal.
The “troublemaker” of British fashion is also famous for a series of statements criticizing Victoria Beckham and her own fashion brand. Although she is a famous figure, Ms. Becks was also banned by McQueen, not allowed to attend any of his shows even though she did not have any attitude or statement that offended the late designer.
Alexander McQueen did not hesitate to “go to war” with many famous people.
Alexander McQueen committed suicide at his home in February 2010 due to mental instability and too much pressure from work. A year later, Amy Winehouse died at the age of 27 due to alcohol and stimulant poisoning. The passing of two legends left the world in shock and mourning for the ill-fated talents.
