PFW FALL 2017

Alexander McQueen’s Fashion Fairytale Didn’t Have a Single Damsel in Distress


If there ever were a collection for strolling barefoot in a forest at midnight, this was it. For Fall 2017, Sarah Burton gave her typically bewitching collections for Alexander McQueen a slightly more sinister edge, mixing modern shapes and silhouettes with strong, armor-like details associated with a more medieval era. Yes, there was still plenty of the romanticism expected in a McQueen collection—a lacy, cut-out long-sleeved gown with a floaty handkerchief hem will surely be a red carpet favorite—but at the core of the show was strength over fragility: more knight in shining armor than damsel in distress. Tough, structured leather was paired with loose, corset-like stitching, while floor-length skirts incorporated chainmail-like netting. For those in want of a pant, look no further than Burton’s take on the pantsuit, double-breasted jackets and vests paired with perfectly tailored trousers. And for the post-battle celebrations? Gowns detailed with flora and fauna embroidery, feathered column dresses with celestial embellishments, and sheer, metallic frocks dripping in fringed detailing.

1

The presentation of Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter ’17 collection, during Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Martina Ferrara.

2

The presentation of Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter ’17 collection, during Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Martina Ferrara.

3

The presentation of Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter ’17 collection, during Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Martina Ferrara.

4

The presentation of Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter ’17 collection, during Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Martina Ferrara.

5

The presentation of Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter ’17 collection, during Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Martina Ferrara.

6

The presentation of Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter ’17 collection, during Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Martina Ferrara.

7

The presentation of Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter ’17 collection, during Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Martina Ferrara.

8

The presentation of Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter ’17 collection, during Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Martina Ferrara.

9

The presentation of Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter ’17 collection, during Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Martina Ferrara.

10

The presentation of Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter ’17 collection, during Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Martina Ferrara.

11

The presentation of Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter ’17 collection, during Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Martina Ferrara.

12

The presentation of Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter ’17 collection, during Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Martina Ferrara.

13

The presentation of Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter ’17 collection, during Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Martina Ferrara.

14

The presentation of Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter ’17 collection, during Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Martina Ferrara.

15

The presentation of Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter ’17 collection, during Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Martina Ferrara.

16

The presentation of Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter ’17 collection, during Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Martina Ferrara.

17

The presentation of Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter ’17 collection, during Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Martina Ferrara.

18

The presentation of Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter ’17 collection, during Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Martina Ferrara.

19

The presentation of Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter ’17 collection, during Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Martina Ferrara.

20

The presentation of Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter ’17 collection, during Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Martina Ferrara.

21

The presentation of Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter ’17 collection, during Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Martina Ferrara.

22

The presentation of Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter ’17 collection, during Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Martina Ferrara.

23

The presentation of Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter ’17 collection, during Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Martina Ferrara.

24

The presentation of Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter ’17 collection, during Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Martina Ferrara.

25

The presentation of Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter ’17 collection, during Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Martina Ferrara.

26

The presentation of Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter ’17 collection, during Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Martina Ferrara.

27

The presentation of Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter ’17 collection, during Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Martina Ferrara.

28

The presentation of Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter ’17 collection, during Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Martina Ferrara.

29

The presentation of Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter ’17 collection, during Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Martina Ferrara.

30

The presentation of Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter ’17 collection, during Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Martina Ferrara.

31

The presentation of Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter ’17 collection, during Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Martina Ferrara.

32

The presentation of Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter ’17 collection, during Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Martina Ferrara.

33

The presentation of Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter ’17 collection, during Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Martina Ferrara.