· FASHION ·
Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2013 CollectionAlexander McQueen‘s Pre-Fall 2013 is a true display of fashion as art.
· RUNWAY ·
Alexander McQueen S/S 2013If the woman of Alexander McQueen were a literature heroine, she’d be the muse of Kafka. And the “Metamorphosis” wouldn’t be about a man-turned-cockroach, but about a woman that turned into Queen Bee. Yes, Sarah Burton continued once again the legacy of the house’s conceptual-to-the-bone collections. The first looks down the runway proved it right: [...]
· DESIGNERS, EXHIBITION ·
Academy of Art University awards Sarah Burton, Phillip Treacy in 2012W hen NYFW comes around twice a year, one of my very favorite shows to attend is the Academy of Art University show. The level of talent seen from the graduating class never ceases to amaze me, in fact every year I feel it can’t get any better, but it does. Regardless of conflicting shows, [...]
· RUNWAY ·
Alexander McQueen F/W 2012“A beautiful future… a kind of soft futurism. Not cold and structured, but optimistic and forward-looking,” says Sarah Burton about her collection this season. Whereas her late boss and mentor, Lee McQueen, was also fascinated by nature, albeit the darker, more mysterious side, Sarah explores the dreamlike and organic aspects in a decidedly dramatic collection. [...]
· AD CAMPAIGN ·
Alexander McQueen Spring 2012 CampaignOnce again, Alexander McQueen chose photographer David Sims for their latest Spring 2012 ad campaign and continued with a variation on the intergalactic / holly vibe they displayed in their Fall 2011 campaign. The new campaign featuring model Zuzanna Bijoch has a lighter tone and
· RUNWAY ·
Alexander McQueen S/S 2012Already on her third show carrying the Alexander McQueen label, Creative Director Sarah Burton has definitely been able to deliver that take-your-breath-away fashion runway feeling. But this S/S 2012, she added a little of that dark edge we’ve been missing back to the line. The outfits, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship in a spectrum of nudes, corals, [...]
· TRENDS ·
Alexander McQueen F/W 2011It is quite a relief to know that the legend of Alexander McQueen will continue with Sarah Burton’s love, talent and most importantly understanding of his vision for the house. As always there was drama and amazing craftsmanship. I really enjoyed the contrast of soft and hard, the bondage style corseting layered over a hyper [...]
· RUNWAY ·
Alexander McQueen : Paris SS 2011It was really hard to believe that after Alexander McQueen’s passing the house would be able to live on in its grandiose fashion. This collection is living proof that there is someone left to carry his legacy and dedication to craftsmanship. Sarah Burton worked beside McQueen for 15 years and has shared that there were [...]