Alexander McQueen is presenting the magic of the masks in 2013-2014 Fall/Winter Collection prepared by Sarah Burton. The collection wins recognition with its designs and fine details and it is inspired by the history of British Empire. Along with the cardinals and archbishops, nuns, mysterious angels and the greeting magnificence of religious dresses’, which are worn by the personalities like Queen Elizabeth the 1st, draw attention in the ceremonies. The collection consists of 10 pieces. The models, which have a magnificent volume, make a strong impression. The pieces make one feel that they are the reflection of a detailed and precise work. The special tailoring works made on the waist parts show those pieces’ difference from the other designs in 2013-2014 collection.
In the collection, embroideries with silk and metal threads are beautifully used with sharp and angular shapes with a multilayered view. The ornaments, used on dresses along with layered cuts, look like Houte Couture because of not being for daily use. Lace coating corsets, lace fasteners and face covering needlework masks are increasing the curiosity on collection to the upmost level.
Accessories Represent the Creativity
While black, white, ivory, golden and silver colors become prominent, in terms of length there are floor-reaching designs apart from the dresses long to the ankles. While the fabrics used in collection draw attention with their garishness, cotton, organza, lace, silk, quilted chiffon, jacquard lace, silk tulle, silk velvet, Nappa leather, ponyskin and fabrics partly made of ostrich and duck feather were preferred. Alexander McQueen presents different alternatives of accessories for his followers. In this group, platforms and blocks are decorated with bubble sized pearls and golden metal details. Along with this, diamond shaped, lace figured tights draw attention in accessory options as well.
With a close look on the collection, it is observable that in almost all of the pieces the shoulders are exposed. With this view in the designs that remind summer collections, the skirts were made look sizable by using belts grasping the waist. Apart from that, in the pieces that black color dominates, an asymmetric view is created with mini-front and long-back cuts.
In the floor-reaching designs; sizable and loose view in sleeves and legs present Sarah Burton’s creativity. The models designed as strapless make a great impression with their pearl and golden needlework. In this model, shoulders are covered with the same materials and this difference draws attention to another aspect of the collection.
In the collection prepared by the direction of Sarah Burton, it draws attention that along with the leg-wrapping net details, which are used in some pieces, apart from the veil extending from back, there are no cuts especially in white dresses. Besides, sizable view of the furs, which are used in two pieces of the collection, and the fact that only veil is used to accompany them cause a Houte Couture-like look.
