Such an impeccably sexy collection. I always revisit this time and time again just to get a bit of oomph back into my day. A runway stomper of a soundtrack too!
Looking at this then comparing it to say Spring 2010, it is rather amazing at how the limitations and need to make profitable pieces really cemented what were McQueen design staples without the theatrics. You don't actually see that in Spring 2010 despite it being so highly regarded. There aren't any notable sleek pants, streamlined jackets or really anything that truly says "McQueen" garment wise besides the theatrics instilled in them whereas here, you see it. And even feel it in some way. You can tell he didn't care for it, though you can't deny his ability to adapt in this.
He loved the shock tactics, but you can also see his love of classic technical designs. Gres, Vionnet, Alaïa, Montana, Mugler, Gigli, Ozbek...