Alexander McQueen Mens AW13-14

This collection reminds me of the 1920's; the slick hair waved back and all the fitted tailored suits. I love the modern twist on a classic silhouette. The picture above shows four outfits from the collection, all with pin stripes. However throughout the collection is patchwork detail. In the second outfit it is very subtle but the blazer and trousers are made using the process of patchwork, hard to notice because the material has been cut so well, the pin stripe is all in the same direction. The fourth outfit it far more obvious, however they haven't made the pin stripe in a random order; it is contrasting but works so well. 

The patchwork process runs throughout the collection. These suits have a variety of fabrics. The first outfit has similar colours, the second and third outfit is more contrasting. 

When I think of a 1920's suit, I always imagine them wearing a velvet blazer. I love how in the first, second and third outfit from the picture above contain velvet. The first outfit uses a variety of velvet, from red to maroon. The second and third outfit use it slightly, around the collar, I like how they have used it here, it hold the structure of the collar and borders the blazers well. They also contain patches of quilted material  here they have added another texture to the blazers. The fourth and final outfit from the collection contains patchwork with gold print. 

The only splash of colour throughout this collection is red! 

You have to admire the detail and quality in these blazers. The patchwork isn't random. It has been well throughout and planned. Imagine having to make the pattern for these blazers!

McQueen Beez!

We all love Alexander McQueen! I think having a collection based on something that doesn't or barely relates to fashion is such a unique way to get ideas. When you're designing you have no idea where you will get inspirations from. I would love to be a designer one day so I am making the most of university and designing a range or small collection. I usually base my work on art, that could be due to my strong art background!

Alexander McQueen Label does this the best. I loved the SS13 collection and I am so excited for the AW13 shows!

Insect inspired, more specifically bee hive inspired! The shape of the honey comb is replicated throughout this collection.

At first I disliked the hats then as I went though the collection I really liked them. They look just like the ones a bee keeper would wear to protect his face. I am so happy that the hat is structured. The actual hats have more of a mesh coming down from them. I think the hexagonal honey comb pattern looks great here.

I loved the hard accessories and detail to the outfits. The model above wears cuffs. They look really stiff and the pattern/theme continues on to them. I love the colour of these accessories and features. They are such a dark gold, just like what pure honey looks like when you get it still in the pockets of wax. 

The outfit above looks like a cage to me. Even the background looks like honey comb! The picture below is very similar to the picture above. They both look like they're trying to cage their own body. The bee keeper uses the mask to protect himself. Is the outfit made to protect them or trap them like the bees?

I love the shoes throughout this collection. From head to toe they have really stuck to this theme and they have stayed very specific. Adding many different features to the outfits as well. Below the model is wearing a collar, still looking very stiff it also looks far more embellished than any of the other accessories. 

I love all these outfits. As elaborate as they are, they have unique features throughout all the different outfits. So many inspirations from one idea.

Selfridges Shop Display

I love all weird yet wonderful shop displays. All these picture are taken in Selfridges. I cant remember the name of the brand of the picture above and below. It was opposite the escalators and once I saw it I had to take a picture.

I'm glad I'm short because I would find it so creepy to be eye level with those mannequin's eyes starring at me. They slightly remind me of owl eyes!

The two pictures above are from the Alexander McQueen section. I love the tree structure and the baubles. 

I love the Christmasy feel everything has. The picture below is of these mannequins holding presents. This is probably what I'm going to look like soon when I go rushing around from Christmas presents!