Fashion / First LookEthereal EntomologyDamien Hirst's butterflies meet Alexander McQueen for a new short by Solve SundsboShareLink copied ✔️November 13, 2013FashionFirst LookTextNaomi PikeFilmSolve SundsboPhotographySolve Sundsbo Alexander McQueen’s vision often blurred the lines between fashion and art. His catwalk shows were spectacles, his tailoring impeccable, constantly provoking the fashion industry. His successor, Sarah Burton continues to build on the house’s unique relationship with the art world. Alexander McQueen is now the associate sponsor of London’s Frieze art fair, which was recently celebrated with a display of contemporary art in their London stores, curated by gallerist Sadie Coles. With a shared appreciation for the skull motif, Alexander McQueen and Damien Hirst are likely collaborators. Now, on the eve of the tenth anniversary of McQueen’s skull scarf, the two have combined to re-imagine the iconic garment.The scarves are emblazoned with a kaleidoscope of Hirst’s wraithlike butterflies, taken from his Entomology series. These wearable art pieces are brought to life by fashion photographer Solve Sundsbo, who shot Noomi Rapace for Dazed’s June 2012 cover, in the ethereal accompanying film. Noomi Rapace: SupernovaEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREAlysa Liu makes her Paris Fashion Week debut at Louis VuittonMiu Miu AW26: Chloë Sevigny and Gillian Anderson just walked at PFWKiko Kostadinov is taking flight for AW26Chanel AW26: Matthieu Blazy’s butterflies are ready for the ballLVMH Prize 2026Inside an exclusive celebration for the semi-finalists of the LVMH Prize vansCatch SZA in an internet cafe for Vans Off The WallMcQueen AW26 was a Hollywood horror showRodents ruled the runway at Noir Kei Ninomiya AW26Jean Paul Gaultier AW26: Duran Lantink is back for round twoRei Kawakubo is searching for the light at Comme des Garçons AW26Balenciaga AW26: Pierpaolo can’t wait for Euphoria season threeVivienne Westwood AW26 is coming for your underwear drawerEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy