Although Lady Gaga and Alexander McQueen had a fairly brief friendship, the pop star insists the late designer had a major impact on her life. So much so that she recently purchased three pairs of his iconic “armadillo boots” for a Christie’s auction that benefited UNICEF’s relief efforts in Nepal.
And we couldn’t think of anyone better to take ownership of these shoes.
As a part of his Spring/Summer 2010 collection, the “armadillo boots” became one of McQueen’s most recognizable pieces. The eccentric shape was constructed from both wood and python, and was donned by Gaga in her “Bad Romance” music video, as well as some of her most iconic red carpet looks.
After acquiring these shoes, which were worth an estimated $10,000 each, Gaga released a personal memo exclusively for V magazine. She mentions her relationship with McQueen, the first time she saw the shoes, and how his death affected not only her life, but the general realm of fashion and creativity.
You can check out the three boots in the image below, as well as Gaga’s words.