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The Princess of Wales hosted the England Women’s Rugby team at Windsor Castle in a bold red Alexander McQueen two-piece suit, paired with red suede pumps and vintage pearl jewelry, signaling a modern, power-dressing royal style and showing pride in the team’s World Cup win; she also recycled the look to highlight sustainable fashion.
Kim Kardashian celebrated her 45th birthday in Paris wearing a controversial dress from Givenchy's 1997 Haute Couture collection, which marked Alexander McQueen's debut as the house's creative director amid initial industry controversy due to his rebellious style and young age.
Sean McGirr's debut at Alexander McQueen for the Fall 2024 Ready-to-Wear collection showcased a cinematic atmosphere with an uneven character study of London's East End, drawing inspiration from rough glamour and twisted opulence. The collection featured nonchalant tailoring, streetwear-oriented pieces, and a more brutal approach to handcraft and embroidery, but fell short of fully connecting to McQueen's storytelling and Savile Row tradition. McGirr's departure from nostalgia may lead to a creative spark, leaving anticipation for future collections.
Sarah Burton debuts her final collection as Creative Director of Alexander McQueen during Paris Fashion Week, showcasing her unique style and leaving a lasting impression. Naomi Campbell, a longtime collaborator with McQueen, walked the runway in a Burton-made gown, adding to the emotional atmosphere. Burton announced her departure from the fashion house earlier this month, with no official reason given. Her career has been filled with highlights, including designing Kate Middleton's wedding dress in 2011.
Cate Blanchett and Elle Fanning looked effortlessly stylish at the Alexander McQueen show during Paris Fashion Week. Cate dazzled in black cigarette trousers and a statement black top with fire red detailing, while Elle stunned in a daring black dress with a leopard print cut-out corset. Both actresses accessorized with chic makeup and hairstyles, and posed for pictures at the star-studded event.
Princess Kate Middleton pays tribute to designer Sarah Burton by wearing an Alexander McQueen suit after Burton announced her departure as creative director of the fashion house. Kate visited a male prison in Surrey to learn about a charity's support for inmates recovering from addiction. Burton gained worldwide fame for designing Kate's wedding dress and has been a favored designer for the princess. The departure of Burton, who joined Alexander McQueen in 1997, has sparked speculation about her potential future endeavors. The luxury fashion group, which also owns Gucci and Balenciaga, has not yet announced Burton's replacement.
After more than two decades, Sarah Burton is set to part ways with Alexander McQueen, marking the end of her tenure as the brand's creative director. During her time at the helm, sales for Alexander McQueen soared, reaching €830 million in 2022. The luxury group, Kering, which acquired Alexander McQueen in 2001, reported a 5% decline in sales for its "Other houses" division in the first half of 2023. Burton's departure follows a series of changes within the luxury group, including the departure of Gucci's Alessandro Michele and a management shakeup. A new creative organization for Alexander McQueen will be announced in the future.
Kate Middleton wowed spectators at the Royal Ascot races in a scarlet tea-length dress by Alexander McQueen, paired with a floral hat by Philip Treacy. She also impressed at Wimbledon in an emerald gown by Roland Mouret and a mint-green dress by Self Portrait. Fans praised her impeccable fashion sense and described her as a class act.
Prince William and Princess Kate attended the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting in their Ascot-best, with Kate stunning in a bright headpiece and red Alexander McQueen dress, and William opting for a top hat and suit paired with a blue shirt and a purple tie. The annual summertime event draws British royals and thousands of others dressed to the nines for a glamorous horse race, with the hats being the main fashion attraction. The couple arrived in a horse-drawn carriage and shared a laugh while standing together during the event.
Kate Middleton looked stunning in a red Alexander McQueen dress and matching Philip Treacy hat at the Royal Ascot, where she and Prince William presented the Commonwealth Cup. This is only Kate's fourth time attending the event, which has a strict dress code requiring women to wear hats and dresses that cover their shoulders, and men to wear a full morning suit with a waistcoat and top hat. The event is attended by many royals, including Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.
Gwyneth Paltrow's daughter, Apple Martin, re-wore her mother's iconic Alexander McQueen gown that she wore to the 2002 Oscars. Paltrow shared a photo of Martin in the punk-inspired black dress on Instagram. The dress features a sheer mesh sleeveless top with a crisscross detail and a rumpled skirt with a long train. Paltrow styled the dress with diamond jewelry and shimmery dark eye shadow in 2002.
Gwyneth Paltrow revealed during an Instagram Q&A session that her daughter, Apple Martin, tried on the Alexander McQueen gown she wore to the 2002 Oscars. Paltrow shared a photo of the 19-year-old wearing the goth-inspired frock. Martin made her Paris Fashion Week debut in January and has been embracing her inner fashionista. Paltrow's feelings on the McQueen dress have softened over time, and she now thinks it's "kind of dope."
Gwyneth Paltrow's daughter, Apple Martin, modeled her mom's controversial Alexander McQueen gown that she wore to the 2002 Oscars. The sheer black dress was criticized by many, but Paltrow defended it, saying she loved the dress but should have worn a bra and had less makeup. Paltrow shared a photo of Martin wearing the dress in her Instagram stories after a fan asked if Apple ever wears any of her fashion archives.
Gwyneth Paltrow's daughter, Apple Martin, wore her mother's vintage Alexander McQueen gown to a walk-in closet photoshoot. The dress was the same one Paltrow wore to the 2002 Academy Awards. Paltrow admitted to having some regrets about the outfit, but now thinks it's "kind of dope." Martin is becoming a rising fashion icon in her own right, having made her Paris Fashion Week debut earlier this year.
Gwyneth Paltrow's daughter, Apple Martin, modeled her mother's controversial 2002 Alexander McQueen Oscars dress in an Instagram Story Q&A. The dress features a sheer gray-and-beige ruched bodice with a lace-up middle and a voluminous black taffeta skirt. Paltrow defended the dress in a previous interview with Vogue, saying she thinks it's "kind of dope."