The Sarabande Foundation (named after McQueen’s 2007 Spring/Summer collection) was established because Lee passionately believed that young creative minds with the potential to push boundaries and overturn prevailing orthodoxies should be given the same opportunities he’d enjoyed. Against a back-drop of rising tuition fees and a worsening economic climate Lee’s idea of ‘giving back’ assumes still greater meaning. This idea of supporting and mentoring, central to Sarabande’s philosophy, has helped the foundation to assist fledgling talent overcome financial obstacles via Sarabande scholarship awards and to further encourage their development by opening a centre in East London where they can create, study and innovate. However, the vision for Sarabande doesn’t stop there; its mission is to build a creative hub that provides access to a wide range of resources and gives added support in a variety of ways. The genesis of all Lee’s achievements was his open-minded approach to absorbing diverse creative influences and applying them in new and exciting ways. It is that openness and bravery that Sarabande seeks to inspire in future generations of creatives.
External link for Sarabande Foundation: Established by Lee Alexander McQueen
22 Hertford Rd
London , Hackney N1 5SH, GB
Thank you to all who attended our brilliant AR masterclass last week! 👽 And a major thank you to our wonderful speakers Moin Roberts-Islam, Kit Bacon & Ommy Akhe.
I had the pleasure of being a panellist last night alongside the very talented Ommy Akhe, with mediation by the lovely Moin Roberts-Islam. We explored the use of AR in creative businesses, delving into its applications and sharing insights from our creative practices. 💫 Thank you to the Sarabande Foundation for hosting us!💫