Alexander McQueen Ensemble Featuring Armadillo Heels Sells for $1.586 Million
What happened
A custom version of the opening look from Alexander McQueen’s “Plato’s Atlantis” show, which included Armadillo heels, sold for $1.586 million at auction. The ensemble, made of Lurex-flecked jacquard, was faithfully reproduced from a spring 2010 runway dress. The piece was part of “The Impossible Couture Collection” curated by Peter Brant Jr.
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Why it matters
The high price achieved for the ensemble validates the market value of the Armadillo design, which has been linked to pop culture through figures like Lady Gaga. The sale confirms the continued intrigue and high valuation surrounding Alexander McQueen’s work decades after his death.
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Who's involved
- Lady GagaLeveraged persona to drive market awareness and popularity for the Armadillo heels.
- ArmadilloDesign whose market value was validated by the high-value auction.
- Naomi CampbellHistorically owned the original Armadillo shoes and was linked to the auctioned piece.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- ArmadilloSpeculative
Could see increased market validation of the Armadillo design's pop-cultural capital and market value.