Alexander McQueen 'The London Years' by Nick Knight & Katy England for

Stella wears: Wool jacket with military beading Banshee A/W 94 courtesy of Ruti Danan; Lace dress with gold military braiding Banshee A/W 94 courtesy of the Hon. Daphne Guinness and The Isabella Blow Foundation
Julia wears: Military jacket Dante A/W 96; Lace top Dante A/W 96; Bumster trousers Dante A/W 96; Antlers: Philip Treacy for Alexander Mcqueen Dante A/W 96; Leather stilettos: Christian Louboutin; Cyril wears: Jeans: Uniqlo; Leather boots: Dr.Martens
Aymeline wears: Striped cropped trouser suit No. 13 S/S 99 courtesy of The Hon. Daphne Guinness and The Isabella Blow Foundation; Mask with crucified Jesus Dante A/W 96 courtesy of Simon Costin, Leather sandals No. 13 S/S 99 courtesy of Sarah Burton
Left to right: Nika wears: Tulle sequinned dress Eshu A/W 00 courtesy of the Alexander McQueen Archive, Stella wears: Tulle dress Eshu A/W 00 courtesy of the Alexander McQueen Archive
Nika wears: Swarovski crystal catsuit Deliverance S/S 04 courtesy of the Alexander McQueen Archive, Swarovski crystal wristwatch ankle strap shoes Deliverance S/S 04 courtesy of Trino Verkade
Julia wears: Tahitian pearl and silver shoulder piece: Shaun Leane for Alexander McQueen Voss S/S 01 courtsey of Shaun Leane
Aymeline wears: Hand-painted thorn latex top Hunger S/S 96 courtesy of Janet Fischgrund; Bumster trousers Dante A/W96; cross-strap leather shoes Joan A/W 98 courtesy of the Alexander McQueen Archive
Stella wears: 19th century embroidery top as worn by Kate Moss in Voss S/S 01 courtesy of the Alexander McQueen Archive; silver African hooped earrings; Tusk mouthpiece: Shaune Leane for Alexander McQueen Eshu A/W 00 courtesy of Shaun Leane
Nika wears: Thorn print silk satin coat Jack the Ripper Stalks his Victims MA Graduation Collection 1992; Bumster trousers Dante A/W96; Crown of thorns headpiece: Shaun Leane for Alexander McQueen Dante A/W96Zoom
Stella wears: Ponyskin jacket with Impala horns It’s a Jungle Out There A/W 97 courtesy of the Alexander McQueen Archive via The Victoria and Albert Museum; leather skirt It’s a Jungle Out There A/W 97 courtesy of Katy England
Romy wears: Suit with slashed sleeves Hunger S/S 96 courtsey of Ruti Danan; bodysuit with Swarovski pearl chain Eshu A/W 00; pheasant claw earring by Shaun Leane for Alexander McQueen What a Merry go Round A/W 01 courtesy of Shaun Leane
Dress, shoes It’s a Jungle Out There A/W 97; Tartan top Highland Rape A/W 95; Jeans: Uniqlo; Boots: Dr. Martens, Apron Joan A/W 98, Don McCullin top Dante A/W 96; Silver jaw: Shaun Leane for Untitled S/S 98 ; Jeans, boots model’s own; Shirt: Fred Perry
Romy wears: Bumster trousers Dante A/W 96 courtesy of Alister Mackie; denim and suede cowboy boots It’s a Jungle Out There A/W 97 courtesy of Catherine Brickhill
Aymeline wears: Lace dress and head mask Joan A/W 98 courtesy of the Alexander McQueen Archive

"The London Years," a striking tribute to Alexander McQueen, captured the raw energy and transformative vision of the designer’s early career. Photographed by Nick Knight and styled by Katy England, this editorial for AnOther Magazine SS 2015 channeled the rebellious spirit of McQueen’s formative years in London. The imagery was visceral, evoking the grit and chaos of 1990s Britain, where McQueen’s creations often walked the line between beauty and brutality. Knight’s dramatic lighting and close framing amplified the tension in McQueen’s designs, which were brought to life through England’s instinctive styling that echoed the underground subcultures McQueen adored.

The editorial featured a mix of archival pieces and reimagined looks, all rooted in McQueen’s uncompromising ethos. Knight and England played with stark contrasts—soft silks juxtaposed with razor-sharp tailoring, and ethereal textures clashing with raw, industrial backdrops. The models appeared as fierce, otherworldly figures, embodying the designer’s penchant for storytelling through clothing. With an air of defiance, the editorial mirrored McQueen’s ability to elevate fashion into art, capturing not only his designs but also the restless energy of a city that shaped his creative DNA.