Naomi Campbell's 2009 McQueen look could sell for $1 million at auction
A rare ensemble from Alexander McQueen's final 2009 'Plato's Atlantis' collection, owned by Naomi Campbell, is heading to auction. The lot includes the iconic Armadillo shoes and is expected to fetch between $600,000 and $1 million.
Why it matters
This sale highlights the intersection of high fashion, celebrity provenance, and the investment value of historical runway pieces.
A piece of fashion history from Alexander McQueen’s most influential era is heading towards the auction block, carrying with it the provenance of one of the world’s most recognisable supermodels. The complete McQueen ensemble comes from Naomi Campbell’s archive and includes a woven silk outfit paired with the designer’s distinctive Armadillo shoes. First presented during McQueen’s 2009 “Plato’s Atlantis” collection, the look is now estimated at between $600,000 and $1 million. Its value lies not simply in the clothes themselves, but in their connection to McQueen’s final runway collection and Campbell’s place in fashion history.The outfit comes from Naomi Campbell’s personal archiveThe ensemble being offered for sale comes directly from Naomi Campbell’s archive, giving it an unusually strong connection to the history of Alexander McQueen. Vanity Fair reports that the complete look consists of a woven silk ensemble and matching Armadillo shoes.
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