Alexander McQueen Womenswear

With energy so raw it should come with a health warning and a typically dramatic flair, Alexander Lee Mcqueen is remembered fondly as ‘l’enfant terrible’ of post-‘90’s British fashion. Born from a history of Savile Row tailoring and costume design, it’s not hard to see where the brand’s elegant yet theatrical aesthetic came from. In 2010, creative direction passed to Sarah Burton, who gained global recognition a year later for designing Kate Middleton’s wedding dress. The Browns’ Edit for SS17 of Alexander McQueen designer womenswear captures the core of the collection, which explored McQueen's Scottish heritage. Drawing inspiration from the Shetland Islands' pagan aesthetic and floral landscapes, the magic of which has been captured in its eveningwear offering (in wool lace gowns with floral embroidery and beaded embellishment), the collection also offered an abundance of Celtic plaid prints and kilts. Naturally.