For fashionistas, a love for fashion can be all-consuming, which is something the Alexander McQueen 2012 collection showcased, with its numerous veils and body-hugging apparel.
According to McQueen's creative director Sarah Burton, the Alexander McQueen 2012 line was definitely targeted at the extreme, making the point that those of us who love fashion "go to such lengths to adorn ourselves that we almost become our clothes or are taken over by them."
In addition to veiled faces, the Alexander McQueen Spring 2012 models displayed a series of skirt suits embellished and accented with flurries of ruffles and ripples. The line also included hand-sewn pieces by Burton herself, as well as gorgeous body-contouring and cascading gowns in eye-popping metallics and pearly hues.
As the Telegraph puts it, Burton has "spun her historical references into something entirely contemporary."
Rippling Veiled Fashion
Alexander McQueen Spring 2012 Channels Extreme Excess
Trend Themes
1. Veiled Fashion - Opportunity for designers to explore innovative ways of incorporating veils into fashion, creating a bold and mysterious aesthetic.
2. Ruffled Skirt Suits - Potential for reinventing traditional skirt suits with playful and exaggerated ruffles, adding a touch of whimsy to professional attire.
3. Metallic and Pearly Gowns - Demand for eye-catching metallic and pearly gowns that create a stunning visual impact, presenting an opportunity for designers to experiment with unconventional materials and finishes.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Designers can push the boundaries of creativity by exploring veiled fashion, ruffled skirt suits, and metallic and pearly gowns.
2. Fashion Retail - Retailers can capitalize on the popularity of veiled fashion, ruffled skirt suits, and metallic and pearly gowns by offering a diverse range of styles to fashion-forward consumers.
3. Fashion Events and Shows - Event organizers can create memorable and captivating fashion shows by showcasing innovative designs that feature veils, ruffles, and metallic and pearly gowns.