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Allure, October 2008
Photographer: Michael Thompson
Model: Ellen Pompeo
Alexander McQueen, Fall 2008(via pussymoneyw33d, allthetrimmings)
Alexander McQueen resort 2012, Nyasha Matonhodze by Sølve Sundsbø Styled by Katie Grand
The second in my series of favourite Alexander McQueen collections is:
“It’s Only A Game” S/S 2005.
This show was one of the most original shows ever seen in the world of fashion. 36 models came out and took their place on what was a giant lit up chess board, only to proceed to do “battle” with each other, mimicking a real life game of chess….a metaphor for the fashion industry perhaps? Utterly amazing!
In terms of the collection itself, McQueen referenced past looks from his vast archive. Obviously being inspired by the Australian film “Picnic at Hanging Rock” which was set in the early twentieth century, there was a distinctly Edwardian theme evident throughout. The looks were less aggressive, and more feminine, and yet still very desirable. Of course coupled with his signature sharp tailoring, showmanship, and romantic dresses with a beautiful richness of couture; in my eyes it all makes for a winning and memorable collection.
*Side note: I’m not a huge fan of pastels but for this I HAD to make an exception. An example of pastel colouring done right!
The Girl Who Lived in the Tree, Alexander McQueen F/W 2008
“I’ve got a 600-year-old elm tree in my garden, and I made up this story of a girl who lives in it and comes out of the darkness to meet a prince and become a queen.”
Kate Middleton’s dress at the Royal Wedding Evening Reception. It is again designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.
(We,however, refuse to comment on Camilla’s gown.)
We can’t not post this. The Sarah Burton rumours were true: it’s been an ascending year for fashion house Alexander McQueen after his death last year.
The dress is brought in at the waist and padded at the hips, which is a theme seen through McQueen clothing. The lace is custom made, decorated with thistles, daffodils, shamrocks and roses; plants representing the four parts of the United Kingdom.
A short train took a modern slant, the top half was quite revealing in many areas, and the tiara was borrowed from the queen, a Cartier made in 1936 and originally purchased for the Queen Mother.
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