McQueen's McQ F/W 06.07

[goodthaiboy]

another way to survive?

 

[ultramarine]

from men.style.com

The real McQ

Alexander McQueen's new line shows his “edgier, rawer side”

June 26, 2006—The style set may be in Italy enjoying the Spring 2007 menswear shows, but it's not entirely a fashion blackout period for those of us stuck Stateside. For that we can thank the multitasking Alexander McQueen. Just as the designer unveils his signature collection today in Milan, his second line, McQ, will be making its debut in retail doors across America. Drawing inspiration from sources like 1960s biker gangs, Karlheinz Weinberger's photography, and Depression-era workwear, the collection combines what McQueen calls "street references with haute couture techniques."

"McQ gives me the opportunity to further expand the younger, edgier, and rawer side of my aesthetic," says the designer. "It's a rebellious version of the mainline McQueen collection." Coming from a man who sent a burka down the runway for his top-tier line back in 2005, those are fighting words—ones he’s backing up with pieces like a black four-button cape and a flannel pullover with the sleeves torn off. Look beyond the theatrics, though, and a different story emerges: It's McQ's refined classics—plaid car coats (above), crinkled wool trousers in Prince of Wales check, and butter-soft cardigans—that will set cash registers ringing. And with price points starting at $150 for jeans and knitwear and topping out at $1,000 for a leather trench, it seems McQueen is embracing value as much as he does shock value.

McQ available at Barneys, Saks, and Neiman Marcus stores nationwide.


— Staff



Already looked for pieces on the online shops of Neiman Marcus and Saks but found nothing ... I want to see the jeans ...

 

[dannyboy0828]

this article gives me hope

is it saying though that the collection is out now in the actual stores? if so i might need to make a trip to barneys tommorrow

 

[Ianastar]

I was just coming on to post that article^ LOL!

I might need to check the stores as well.

 

[pucci_mama]

The prices really are outrageous for a second line.

 

[kLm]

The prices in the Times article are the most recent and are likely to be accurate.

seeing_double: The prices ARE as bad as they are - in dollars, the prices in the article I posted are doubled! It's about 1.8 dollars to 1 pound now.

In general, the prices are _numerically_ equivalent between the UK and the US. So if jeans are 150 pounds in the UK, they are usually 150 dollars in the US. The _cost_ effectively doubles when someone from the US buys in the UK. This is why my British friends shop like crazy when they visit, and why I never get to buy anything when I'm there.

 

[avant-garde-eu]

what your are saying about the dollar to pound is correct for american labels like ralph lauren ect but when it comes to a european label like mcqueen or any of the other big fashion houses the price is very similar if not cheaper in the uk sometimes. as for the price of mcq it is a lot higher priced than people are making out i know this for a fact as i went to veiw the collection and to be honest for the money its crap!! its gonna end up like d&g

 

[kLm]

I've found it to be true pretty much across the board, actually, since I'm not generally shopping for Ralph Lauren when I'm in London.

 

[seeing_double]

There is a bit of women's merchandise on Bergdorf's website, and the prices look a bit ridiculous...

Tee- 130; Skirt- 310

Jacket- 1485; Tee- 130; Jeans- 225

Dress- 440

Poncho- 425

Tee- 110

All prices in USD
source: Bergdorfgoodman.com

 

[LAMALONE]

i love alexander mcqueen but $11 for a tee is crazy.but these items are soo cute.But i dont think i can pay that much for them.

 

[seeing_double]

I've paid more than that for a tee...but not for one from a so called 'secondary line'

 

[dannyboy0828]

ooo cute clothes... prices not as bad as i thought theyd be, but still just a little too much for a diffusion line

 

[LAMALONE]

I agree that is a bit much for a secondary line that is supposed to be more affordable.

 

[albertli1984]

Does someone have the latest information?

 

[Graciella]

If McQ succeeds, maybe later we'd see a second line from Balenciaga.

There already is a second line from Balenciaga, I read about it in Vogue some time ago. I will look it up and post it here later.

 

[lucy92]

from wwd today

Samsonite in Design Deal With Alexander McQueen
By Jennifer Hirshlag
NEW YORK — Samsonite has a new designer on the case — Alexander McQueen

The 96-year-old luggage company has signed a partnership with McQueen to develop a collection of travel bags, luggage and accessories under the premium Samsonite Black Label brand.

 

[Meg]

The diffusion line with Balenciaga is actually not a diffusion line per se. it's a capsule collection of basics that they release every season.

As for pricing, no problem paying decent prices for good diffusion line (ie miu miu) but what is this? It looks terrible. A cropped poncho? I could have got that from Gap, two years ago. No thanks. The denim looks cheap as well.

 

[albertli1984]

Does some other online shopping would sell McQ line ?

Only Bergdorfgoodman.com?

Or have some other choice?

I want to see the men's wear.

 

[susie_bubble]

^^Agreed.... I guess I was right about the pricepoints then.... it is THAT expensive!

Gosh.... to think I was convincing myself that I would buy something. Of course, none of the looks that I liked from the lookbook are up at Bergdorfs - hmmm... I'll make a trip to Selfridges to see if it's in yet....

 

[westwood85]

does anyone know if there will be a site for this line? maybe only a section on Mc Queen's site?