What was the title of the Met Gala’s 2011 exhibition honoring Alexander McQueen?

The title of the Met Gala’s 2011 exhibition honoring Alexander McQueen was “Savage Beauty.” The exhibition examined the British designer’s career, from his early work through his collections for his own label and Givenchy.

McQueen became known for combining precise tailoring with theatrical silhouettes, historical references, nature imagery, and unsettling presentations. “Savage Beauty” captured the tension between elegance and darkness that often shaped his work. The exhibition displayed garments, accessories, and related material to show how his ideas developed over time.

The exhibition was first shown at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2011 and later became one of the museum’s most celebrated fashion presentations. A larger retrospective version later toured to the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

The title is sometimes confused with a general description of McQueen’s style, but it was the official name of the Costume Institute exhibition.