Filmed in 1998 for the cult New York cable show Behind the Velvet Ropes, this interview features British designer Alexander McQueen in an unusually intimate setting: reclining in bed while speaking with host Lauren Ezersky. Known for her flamboyant style and offbeat interview tactics, Ezersky captures McQueen in a disarmed, playful mood—offering rare insight into the designer’s personality away from the runway.
Conducted during New York Fashion Week, shortly after McQueen’s appointment as Creative Director of Givenchy, the conversation touches on fame, fatigue, and the pressures of the fashion system. Draped in bedsheets and surrounded by the visual remnants of backstage chaos, McQueen delivers sharp commentary with characteristic wit and candor. The segment remains a cult artifact—not only for its unexpected setting but for its preservation of McQueen’s rebellious charm at a pivotal moment in his career.
