Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2008
McQueen’s Spring/Summer 2008 collection was an homage to his late mentor and dear friend, Isabella Blow. Birds again crept into the collection, as the theme not only personally symbolized Blow to McQueen, but was also representative of his own career highlights, which would never have blossomed without her guidance. He also self-referenced other collections past during this show, including the Japanese-themed couture collection which he designed for Givenchy. This model’s face is covered with applique feathers, and the beautiful chiffon goddess gown wisps down the runway like a delicate cloud. This look is particularly emblematic of the avian element, more dove than eagle this time around.
