#6: McQueen's Runway Fantasy

When I think of an extraordinary fashion show, Alexander McQueen almost always pops into my head first.  Sarah Burton has really done a great job taking over his brillant shows.  She is able to transform ordinary garments into works of art.  They are not only just fashion shows displaying garments; they are pure entertainment.  McQueen's shows transcend you into a fantasy world.  I find myself astonished at how one can even think of the structure and materials, let alone constructing these fabulous pieces. 

McQueen's Fall 2013 show in Paris was just a sight to see.  This show sets a mood and the pieces play off perfectly with the atmosphere.  It leaves you remembering every single garment and how amazing they were.  Sarah Burton describes this show as one of "a beautiful future, positivity, optimism."  The show was injected with magic, light and transending.  She portrayed the future with lightness, instead of the usual dark futurism.  The dresses were tiered and flowy, filled with layers of fabric, like organza.  There was fur and feathers of all kind; goat fur, ostrich feather, or Mongolian lamb.  As we moved on further into the fantasy world, the color scheme changed.  From the purest of whites to the grand finale of red and black, symbolizing innocence into experience.  Even the audience members could not get over the excellent technique, despite the absence of the every day wear.  Most definitely a show to take a look it!

Here are just a few of my favorite looks.