@metmuseum Replying to @gone “Everything I do is connected to nature in one way or another.” — Alexander McQueen In 2010, Alexander McQueen presented his bold collection “Plato’s Atlantis,” inspired by Charles Darwin’s 1859 scientific book “On the Origin of Species.” McQueen imagined humankind evolving to survive underwater and presented a fantastical posthuman hybrid aquatic creature with a bold and visionary statement: “There is no way back for me now. I am going to take you on journeys you never dreamed were possible.” Included in the collection were these formidable platform boots, known as the “Armadillo” shoes. Only around 20 pairs were ever created(!)—making this deep green pair an exceptionally rare example of one of the most recognizable footwear designs of the early 21st century. P.S. While these particular boots won’t be on view, you can see more from McQueen’s “Plato’s Atlantis” collection in “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” opening May 10. 👢 Alexander McQueen (British, founded 1992), design house. Alexander McQueen (British, 1969–2010), designer. “Armadillo” shoes, spring/summer 2010. Shagreen (pastinachus sephen). 👢 Alexander McQueen (British, founded 1992), design house. Alexander McQueen (British, 1969–2010), designer. “Armadillo” shoes, spring/summer 2010. Snakeskin, leather metal, wood, synthetic. #ReawakeningFashion#AlexanderMcQueen#MetGala#FashionTikTok♬ original sound – The Met
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