Alexander McQueen Spring 2011 Men’s

Sarah Burton’s first solo collection for Alexander McQueen seemed to be a tribute to the late McQueen, or rather, where he got his inspirations. “This is the England of Alexander McQueen, a place of eclectic historical and cultural references,” the brand stated in a release.
Burton obviously didn’t have a hard time finding inspiration but did seem to have a little trouble containing it. The collection was a medley of historical references, with just about as many different styles to choose from. Titled “Pomp and Circumstance” the collection took World War 1 references and combined them with the privileged Eton schoolboy look. These influences produced looks running the gamut from tight to loose in style, both in jackets and pants. Byzantine references that seemed to carry over from the Fall 2010 women’s show translated to prints on a jacket and a pair of pants, both of which were standout pieces of the collection. Other standout looks included an austere coat paired with fitted linen trousers and a red undershirt. A pair of loose slacks topped off with a gradient blazer that appeared as if a spotlight was being shone down upon it was also beautiful.
While this collection may not have been the stellar show some of us were hoping for you have to keep in mind the circumstances and the pressure that Ms. Burton was under. I feel that it was a fitting beginning to her tenure at the brand, but I am not going to judge too harshly just yet.
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