When designing the Alexander McQueen SS14 collection, Sarah Burton states, "I didn't want it to feel too referenced to a period or a theme." Known for her love of all things Victorian, that may come as a surprise to some. Yet that doesn't mean this line is lacking in any way. Instead, it is more of an amalgamation of periods and cultures. From the armlets of Amazons to the kilt-over-trouser combo of the Celtic warrior and the graphic geometries of Mondrian, the Alexander McQueen SS14 collection is a mishmash of all things that make a woman powerful and regal.
There may be a sporty feel to the Alexander McQueen SS14 collection, yet overall the red, black and white looks are edgily elegant.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Cross-cultural Fashion
- Opportunities for fashion designers to combine elements of different cultures and time periods to create unique, powerful designs.
- Athletic-inspired Fashion
- Opportunities for fashion designers to incorporate sportswear elements into high-fashion designs.
- Geometric Prints
- Opportunities for fashion designers to create bold, graphic prints that add edginess and modernity to traditional designs.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- Incorporating diverse elements into fashion designs can create a unique brand identity and appeal to a wider audience.
- Sportswear
- High-fashion designers can collaborate with sportswear brands to create hybrid pieces that merge performance and style.
- Textile Manufacturing
- Demand for bold, graphic prints may lead to an increase in specialty printing technologies and techniques.
