Tribute to Alexander McQueen by Nick Knight (Music by Bjork)
She was McQueen's right hand for 15 years and she knew him better than anyone so it was fitting for her to be assigned as Creative Director for Alexander McQueen. Sarah Burton showcased her first womenswear Spring/Summer 2011 collection for the design house in Paris and it was the most anticipated show on the bill. Burton has a lot to live up to but she intends to stay true to his legacy and this collection just proves she is capable of doing that. It was a beautiful show with an earthly and pagan-like atmosphere - the initial inspiration for the collection being raw power of nature. Although you can identify this is a McQueen show, I noticed less angst and aggression that would be apparent in Lee's work, it was much softer with emphasis on feminine shapes. The craftsmanship and detail was stunning ranging from hundreds of hand-painted feather butterflies to delicate leather ivy leaves and tailored suits with horse-hair spines. What's your opinion on Sarah Burton? Do you think she's done it justice?
My top 5 from this collection:
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