The clothes themselves are, as usual, thought-provoking and exquisite. Reptilian and sea-born, iridescent scales and aquatic colors defines the collection. According to Sarah Mower of style.com, the official press release for the collection said that it was "an apocalyptic forecast of the future ecological meltdown of the world: Humankind is made up of creatures that evolved from the sea, and we may be heading back to an underwater future as the ice cap dissolves."
McQueen certainly captures that in short dresses that capture marine life as well as patterns that make the models look as if their coloring is sending a warning -- albeit a stunning one -- much as many creatures do in the wild. The shapes range from voluminous and bubbly to stiffly structured like coral or fins; it isn't anything out of the ordinary for "edgy" fashion but combined with the prints and other details it makes for mindblowing apparel.
The shoes are nearly as insane as Nina Ricci's Fall 2009 footwear, intricately made (and seemingly impossible to wear practically). The designs reinforce the reptilian and aquatic nature of the show, while adding typical McQueen over-the-top flair.
The other details made the show as fantastical and awe-inspiringly beauitful as it was. The hair had almost a galatic feel, imitating fins and reptilian bone structure, and evidences McQueen's relationship with Lady Gaga, who always styles her hair in the most eccentric ways. The craftsmanship is gorgeous, per usual, and the dresses truly do look as if they have scales or other aquatic enhancements while still remaining feminine.
Overall this collection is by far one of my favorites by McQueen. I wish I could own every single piece; unfortunantely, I think only Lady Gaga will have that privilige.
Picture source: style.com
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