Alexander McQueen Resort 2022 London

[charles01]

Vogue Runway

 

[Phuel]

The suiting is no-nonsense, straightup, skilled bespoke sartorial as expected from Sarah’s strongest talent. That they’re styled in a modern classic non-fussy mature air is simply refreshing nowadays. The amoeba ruffled tuxedo jackets are simply lovely. No gimmicks and no forced, shallow empowered statements. All of this I like.

(The oversized doll dresses styled with runners on the other hand… :sigh: x :zzzzzzz:…)

 

[THD96]

I'm bored and tired of the same silhouettes Sarah keep pushing out in the last few collections. The fact that she used the same looks for both men and women collection tell me that she doesn't care anymore.

Spice up your life Sarah.

 

[guimon]

Cute, but basic. We've seen this a hundred times before. There's absolutely nothing new here. Same old, same old. What a shame.

 

[helmutnotdead]

At this point of my life I strongly believe that I’d rather see a Christian Siriano show.

 

[GivenchyHomme]

The tailoring and craftsmanship is out of this world. It's a shame it's wasted on such hideous and unimaginative clothing. The house needs someone with vision to match the talent of the atelier.

 

[YohjiAddict]

I definitely wouldn't prefer seeing a show from that hack Siriano over this, his "technique" and choice of fabrics makes me cry tears of blood. In the very boring and trivial world of Sarah's McQueen at least I get to see some great construction, the better looks even bring to mind Alaïa. Not all is technique but I really enjoy some dart-p*rn.

 

[Norden]

The tailoring is really nice, refreshing to see authentic precision in a sea of cynical collections.

the fashion however, stinks. It’s terrible and this isn’t worthy of McQueen.

 

[brandon J pierre]

At this point of my life I strongly believe that I’d rather see a Christian Siriano show.

HOW DARE YOU

 

[brandon J pierre]

they are really milking this cow

 

[Phuel]

The tailoring is really nice, refreshing to see authentic precision in a sea of cynical collections.

the fashion however, stinks. It’s terrible and this isn’t worthy of McQueen.

It hasn’t been worthy of Alexander McQueen’s brand of untouchable visionary design since he died. At its best now, this brand remains tremendously experienced and skilled tailoring that is worthy and consistent with his standard of English bespoke (which has always been a component of McQueen but always overshadowed by the larger-than-life surreal theatrics). Give Sarah some credit when it’s due. And frankly, fashion in 2021 stinks to the highest heavens, so she doesn’t deserve to the brunt of it when all the others are stinking up so much more.

Take away the throwaway denim and prom dress eyesores styled with runners (and all those cheap skull accessories while we’re at it), concentrate on just the suiting, tuxedo jackets and the leather housecoats, and that’s a solid offering— and a Resort offering at that. Unless one buys an entire collection, this is by far a rather exquisite wardrobe for an independently stylish woman who doesn’t give a crap about being down wit the kidz, and dresses for herself and her lifestyle. This is that offering. If I were a woman (and blessed with the means), a handful of day and evening suitings from this label, mixed with Olivier Theyskens, Haider Ackermann, Sharon Wauchob, and Yohji, and all feels right again in fashiondom.

 

[Fulton St Critique]

She excels in tailoring and in fabric selection. I respect her for remaining true to her vision. Not my favorite of the moment, but real recognizes real as they say. For her to stay true to herself is respectful and refreshing. Carry on…

 

[mikel]

A lot of the pieces remind me of something Alaia would do.

 

[tricotineacetat]

The zipper and ruffle details found on most of these tailored pieces are just plain gimmick-y and the idea of merging two pieces of clothing (such as the mixed knit and denim jacket) feels a bit too borrowed from Sakai to my taste. While yes, this is a pre-collection, it leaves this collection starving for real design.

She used to be so good with Trompe L'oeil embroideries, lifting a classic Chesterfield coat or suit jacket in her men's collection to a whole other level of 'men's couture' and yet we see her pumping up the same infantile ruffled details for both genders from season to season. Nothing really concludes into a desirable piece here, I'm afraid.