# Dapper Apocalypse Apparel The Latest Alexander McQueen Menswear Line References Gothing Styling By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-09-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Alexander-McQueen-Menswear References: [wallpaper](http://www.wallpaper.com/v2/fashion/fashionweeks/2014/aw/mens/london/alexander-mcqueen-aw-2014/7594) & [alexandermcqueen](http://www.alexandermcqueen.com/ca/alexandermcqueen/men/subhome_man) The latest Alexander McQueen menswear presentation is the label's showing for Fall 2014. Alexander McQueen designer Sarah Burton first made waves following the reveal of her custom wedding gown for Kate Middleton and hasn't stopped with her signature aesthetic since. Taking a darker route of inspiration, the designer referenced Gothic styling and Soho's modern art scene in her latest presentation for Alexander McQueen. Though dark and whimsical in its inspiration, this collection featured dapper and structured staples that were surprisingly wearable and versatile when infused into one's existing wardrobe. Its standout elements were its printed textiles and feathered headpiece accessories that added a theatrical element to suits, jackets and classic knits. This Alexader McQueen menswear collection was an homage to the fallen designer and married Sarah Burton's clean aesthetic with the avian details that were signature to McQueen himself. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Darker Inspirations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore using darker and more unconventional elements in fashion design to create unique and eye-catching collections. - **Printed Textiles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with innovative printing techniques and unique textile designs to create visually striking and highly desirable clothing items. - **Theatrical Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop accessories that add a dramatic and artistic flair to traditional garments, creating a unique and memorable fashion statement. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace unconventional and dark aesthetics to create bold and boundary-pushing fashion designs. - **Textile Printing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in research and development for innovative printing techniques to transform textiles into visually captivating works of art. - **Accessory Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine artistic and theatrical elements with traditional accessories to create unique and attention-grabbing fashion pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Luxurious Holiday Gift Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2024.md) - [New Year-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-lunar-new-year-campaign.md) - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md) - [Sophisticated Menswear Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-men.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Regal Inaugural Candle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-mcqueen-4.md)