Evening dress
Brand
Alexander McQueen
(English, founded 1992)
Designer
Alexander McQueen
(1969 - 2010)
Fall 2008
Black leather and tulle, white silk, and black silk net
Museum purchase
Object number2010.61.1
Alexander McQueen created some of the most powerful, controversial, and beautiful fashions of his generation. His romantic and historical inclinations are exemplified by the hourglass silhouette and full skirt of this dress, which is reminiscent of hyper-feminine couture styles of the 1950s. His avant-garde sensibility is evident in the cut vinyl “snowflakes” that are as delicate as they are bold.
Description"Snowflake" strapless evening dress consisting of black leather/white silk cut-out lace over black tulle strapless dress with full skirt of layers of black silk net and synthetic tulle: CB zipper closure; knee length.Collections
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