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Paris Fashion Week 2015: Alexander McQueen

Sophie Sanders |
October 4, 2015 | 2:21 p.m. PDT

Staff Reporter

Alexander McQueen just debuted their new line for Spring/Summer 2016 and it has turned back time to the early 1900s. Picture Victorian-era styles, Downton Abbey costumes, maybe even some flapper fringe and you will have a good idea of what the models walking down the Paris runway wore. Gorgeous, ornate gowns featuring high collars, ruffles, delicate floral embroidery, and lace swept down the main stage. The color palette stayed vintage-neutral: creams, ivory, white, and black, not out of the blue for McQueen fashion. 

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Although the vintage-inspired pieces took up a large chunk of the show, they were not the only things on display. There was a striking contrast created by displaying some futuristic and ultra-modern pieces between the antique styles. A stark white pantsuit with gunmetal body-chains made its way down the runway after a high-collared, ruffled, floor-length gown. A long black vest and pant combo featuring identical body jewelry walked the runway. A denim ensemble exploding with ornate flower detailing also made its way down the stage after an extremely delicate, vintage-inspired dress featuring dainty flowers that would be featured on fine china in a past life. The stark juxtaposition between vintage and modern became more apparent when a few models walked the runway with pieces that were inspired by both the old and the new: a bright red, futuristic motorcycle jacket accompanied a gorgeous, delicate, ruffled, petticoat-like skirt. A stunning, vintage cream, lace ensemble was draped over stark white pants. 

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Although the show seemed a bit random and less uniform than others featured on Paris’ runways, McQueen demonstrated the important concept of mixing old and new styles. It is important in the fashion industry that constantly pushes to find the “next big thing,” the newest and most modern trend, to look back at old styles for inspiration. McQueen was flawlessly able to exhibit this and prove that vintage doesn’t have to mean boring or overdone.  

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