Honestly, I don't know what any of us were expecting, and therefore this wasn't a way of pleasing everyone or being mind-blowing, i mean seriously mind-blowing like Fall 2006.
It seems like a sweet tribute to the man, with some beautiful pieces, but quite under-whelming and with no idea other than his past work. I admire that she knows the roots well, but it's not about who can do what he did with the most physical semblance, it's about continuing his spirit.
McQueen was about epic, ethereal, innovative, poetic, impeccably tailored clothes without too much thought, really just coming from the gut and heart. He isn't Chanel, his clothes were complicated and intricate and could not further be elaborated like a Chanel suit or 2.55 bag can be. It really is about the spirit with one.
The collection is a rehash of his old ideas without, like said above me, a central theme. There isn't the thought or emotion in the clothes, and because we've seen it all there is no free interpretation.
But then again, I'm not sure what else she would have done for this debut collection. Fashion the industry, the idea, is all about New and moving forward, but it is made by people, humans, who hate change. In theory it should this debut should be fresh and new, but I'm sure it's the business, ie human, side that prevented that.
And the biggest issue I have? The collection shows us nothing of what Sarah Burton is. Is she or isn't she a poor man's McQueen? Is she or isn't she capable of channeling his spirit? Is she or isn't she worthy of this job? Based on this collection, no one can have any idea.
