Runway | Alexander McQueen's Final Collection (Debutante Clothing)

Debutante Clothing :: The DebLog

March 10, 2010

Runway | Alexander McQueen's Final Collection

Alexander McQueen's last collection was shown this week. As only McQueen could, his final show is rich in opulent fabrics, trim, rooted in history, and yet unlike anything we have seen before. Alexander McQueen was one of the only designers that appealed to my eclectic, and often disjointed style preference. He was the master of edgy couture, luxe punk rock, and yet had the craftsmanship to make clothing that made you think "Yea, I can wear that."

In his final collection, you see his use of luxury fabrics and trim - satin, gold embroidery - done in a new an unexpected way, yet obviously influenced by ancient history. How many modern designers can be described that way? I wanted to share a few of my favorite pieces...