The 10 best looks of Alexander McQueen / AW23
Creative Director Sarah Burton has once again brought us, Alexander McQueen, at his finest. Here is a selection of looks that we were particularly excited about!
Alexander McQueen stands for perfect fashion and exciting silhouettes. Classic cuts are suddenly making people enthusiastic again, thanks to innovation and a modern touch. The new collection, which was recently presented at Paris Fashion Week , does not disappoint either and puts a smile on McQueen fans' faces!
But before we turn to our top ten, let's take a quick look at the concept of the collection. Even if the concept on which a collection is based is not always immediately apparent to outsiders, for a designer the concept is like the life breath of the collection. The red thread that runs through the collection or the framework that holds everything together and gives creativity a direction.
What is the concept behind this Alexander McQueen collection?
The keyword is anatomy! When we talk about anatomy in the traditional sense, we are talking about the composition, shape and structure of a body. Creative Director Sarah Burton took up this concept and interpreted it fashionably. It's about human anatomy, the anatomy of clothing and the anatomy of flowers. Proportions, shapes and silhouettes of the clothes are inspired by different aspects of a body's anatomy, but also by the anatomy of garments themselves.
Deconstruction is an important term here: classic cuts are taken apart and recreated. The fashion is tailored to the body and at the same time inspired by the inside of the body. Volume, shape and cut are three essential words to describe the collection. But not only the body plays a prominent role, but also flowers. One flower in particular is the focus: the orchid - as a symbol of beauty and love .
It's up to you whether you find the collection just as beautiful as we do and maybe even fall in love with it a little bit ... Here are the top ten!
This look shows us once again that the combination of black and white is the ultimate in stylish elegance. A pair of beautifully tailored pants combined with a chic blouse and you're already well dressed. Here the classic look comes with a modern twist, because both the trousers and the blouse/shirt are made of leather!
This violet coat ensures a strong appearance: it is not without reason that the color violet has always stood for power, luxury and extravagance. A great cut and the beautiful color make the cool leather coat a real statement piece.
This look is for all of our male style icons. Anyone who thinks that one-piece suits are only for women is wrong - or hopefully thinks better after looking at this chic one-piece suit. Very trendy, we think!
If there's a dress that deserves the exclamation "Wow", it's probably this one. The big draped flounces, the bare shoulders, the asymmetric hemline that's longer at the back... We're already wondering which star we'll see on the red carpet in this dress!
With this look, the first thing you look at is... exactly, at the shoulders. But the narrow, accentuated waist immediately catches the eye. A look for everyone who doesn't shy away from pieces that emphasize the shape and figure.
Cream tones somehow always give knitwear pieces something noble. Maybe it's because light colors radiate purity and harmony. In any case, this jumper (can you even call it that!?) has nothing to do with an ordinary knitted jumper, but rather belongs in the category "cool pieces that we want to wear next winter".
Fashion can be inspired by a wide variety of themes or phenomena. The Alexander McQueen creative team teaches us a lesson in 'fashion anatomy' and with this look the concept of the collection (mentioned above) is particularly evident: the structure of the dress is reminiscent of muscles, muscle phases and the anatomy of the human body.
How much fabric do you think was needed for this dress? The volume of the skirt is definitely impressive. Special eye-catchers of the look: the dress's distinctive top and the black orchid print on the red fabric.
Is it still fashion or already art? That's in the eye of the beholder! However, we are sure of one thing: the glamorous silver trend will definitely not leave us in the next season either.
Exciting volume and a breathtaking silhouette - the final look of the collection - to crown our top ten!
