Alexander McQueen’s Controversial “Highland Rape” Show – #TBT with Tim Blanks – Style.com

Tim Blanks revisits Alexander McQueen’s Fall 1995 show, “Highland Rape,” which introduced the world not only to the designer’s trademark bumster pants, but also to his fierce national pride. The models’ torn garments and bloodied bodies ignited a fury, but this was no endorsement of rape, it was an exploration of Scotland’s turbulent history with England.

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Alexander McQueen’s Controversial "Highland Rape" Show – #TBT with Tim Blanks – Style.com

Starring: Tim Blanks and Alexander McQueen

Music:
Theme Song: MNDR, "In Heaven"
Clementine & The Galaxy, "Run For Your Life" (Instrumental)
Evan Coles, "My Heart Is On The Line" (Instrumental)