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    Andrew Bolton

    Andrew Bolton

    Awards & Honours

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    Awards Won

    2

    Honours

    1

    Rankings

    3

    Covers

    2

    Records

    Andrew Bolton stands as the most influential fashion curator of his generation, transforming the Costume Institute into a global cultural powerhouse. His ability to bridge high art and popular culture has redefined how museums present fashion, making it accessible to millions. The unprecedented success of his exhibitions, particularly Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty, broke attendance records and sparked a global conversation about fashion as art. His leadership has elevated the Met Gala to the most prestigious night in fashion, securing his legacy as a visionary in the field.

    Andrew Bolton receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Officer of the Order of the British Empire

    British Crown·2010

    Awarded for services to fashion and culture

    Medal of Honor in Fashion

    National Arts Club·2026

    Recognized for contributions to the fashion industry

    Rankings & Lists

    #1

    Greatest Fashion Curators

    Business of Fashion·2026

    Magazine Covers

    Vogue

    2015-05

    Met Gala Preview

    W Magazine

    2011-05

    Savage Beauty Feature

    The New Yorker

    2019-05

    Camp: Notes on Fashion

    Records & Feats

    Most Visited Exhibition in Met History

    Museum Attendance·2011

    Curated Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty, drawing over 660,000 visitors

    First Solo Exhibition for Living Female Designer

    Historic First·2017

    Curated Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between

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