Sunday, December 19, 2010

Details in McQueen



Alexander McQueen fall/winter 2009 collection. Details of the black and red feather dress. (click on the pictures to view bigger)

Saturday, December 18, 2010

A Look Back of 2007- Menswear









One of McQueen's best menswear collection. The most predominant colors were greys and whites with a touch of light pastels. Every suit was embellished in its own way, some had floral details while others had light prints. Even though there were many feminine touches, McQueen still pull off masculine looks, in some cases I thought that the clothing themselves were trying to be androgynous in a way. Now days we see men wearing cardigans over casual and dress shirts, my guess would be that Alexander McQueen himself provided this trend. This collection was what I consider Lee's wearable point of view in fashion. 

Pictures via nymag.com

Friday, December 10, 2010

Tribute to Alexander McQueen by Nick Knight


Nick Knight remembered everyone how much he loves Lee by doing a mini-film featuring McQueen's looks from past collections. 
To see the mini-film click here.

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Pre-Fall/Winter 2011






Details






Shoes






The pre-collection of Alexander McQueen fall/winter 2011 was inspired by many classic paintings. High quality fabrics and good hand craft is used, not only on the clothing but also on the accessories and shoes, making each piece special. Dark colors were the most present with few greys and metallic ones. A great amount of leather was featured this season, such as bleached copper-ish and normal black leather. Low necklines were all over this collection, in the gowns, shirts and small dresses, but keeping it classy at the same time. This lookbook was from Lee's last unfinished collection. 

To see the entire Pre-fall/winter 2011 collection click here.

Stage 2




Alexander McQueen's stage for ''Irere'' spring/summer 2003.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Quote McQueen

''Clothes and jewellery should be startling, individual. When you see a woman in my clothes, you want to know more about them. To me, that is what distinguishes good designers from bad designers.''
  
                  -Lee Alexander McQueen

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Shoes of the Day - Armadillo Shoes




The highest heels ever by Lee. One of McQueen's most outstanding collections was spring/summer 2010, in which not only the dresses were amazing but it also featured one of the best heels present by him. The Armadillo shoes are 12 inches tall, with a 10 inch heel and is presented with different prints and patterns. Unfortunately this shoes will not be sold nor a wearable version will be made, so will can only appreciate them by magazines editorials or in some Alexander McQueen stores.