The inspiration for the Spring 2013 Alexander Mcqueen show
was bees: Sarah Burton, the label’s head designer, said she was interested in
them because they represent “a matriarchal society where the females rule.”
The theme was obvious in the whole collection, if not just for
the clothes, because of the futuristic looking beekeeper hats that each of the
models wore. The clothes themselves consisted of very rich fabrics, both in
color and pattern. The golden lines of a honeycomb pattern were used in many of
the show’s pieces.
The strong proportions and silhouettes of the garments
definitely epitomized the Queen Bee sensibility. A “wasp” waist was created in most of the looks, creating an
extremely feminine figure. Accessories like cages and corsets in a warm honey
color were worn on the outside of some of the looks, referencing what is used
to create the womanly shapes.
Even the eveningwear displayed this sculptural look in its
construction. The light material, covered in flowers, flowed over visible
corsets and shaping structures.
Did you feel the buzz of the Alexander Mcqueen show?
Source: wwd.com
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