The Alexander McQueen Pre Fall 2012 Collection is a work of art. Sarah Burton has done a magnificent job at keeping the McQueen aesthetic intact with a collection that’s filled with cutting edge designs, innovative shapes and intricate detailing. So McQueen…So Beautiful!
Images courtesy of Vogue.com
I hate to say “I told you so!” But I told you so! Way back in March, (March 7 GTGG to be exact) I wrote a post proclaiming that Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen would be designing Kate Middleton’s Royal Wedding Dress. Since then – a slew of designer names were mentioned but I stayed true to Sarah,and had every confidence that her designs would prevail. Low and behold-beautiful Kate Middleton, now Princess Catherine did indeed wear McQueen as did her sister Pipa – just as I had predicted.
THE dress is made of beautiful white satin gazar. The train is 107 inches long and the lace appliqués were hand made by the Royal School of Needlework, based at Hampton Count Palace. The lace appliqué on the bodice and train were intricately sewn on by hand . The story goes that seamstresses working on the dress had to wash their hands every 30 minutes to keep the lace pristine. Each and every detail of this iconic dress were overseen by designer Sarah Burton.
MAJOR FASHION FYI
THE designer of Kate Middleton’s wedding dress, is none other than Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen. Sarah has agreed to undertake the task of making the most publicized wedding dress of the century…but no pressure !
McQueen Wedding Dress from the Spring /Summer 2011 Collection