Alexander McQueen (British, 1969–2010)
Ensemble
The Girl Who Lived in the Tree, autumn/winter 2008–9
Jacket of red silk velvet embroidered with gold bullion and trimmed with white shearling; dress of ivory silk tulle
Courtesy of Alexander McQueen
Photograph © Sølve Sundsbø / Art + Commerce

In McQueen’s Words

“When I design, I try to sell an image of a woman that I have in [my] mind, a concept that changes dramatically each season.”

Corriere della Sera, July 14, 2003

“[In this collection] she was a feral creature living in the tree. When she decided to descend to earth, she transformed into a princess.”

Interview, September 2008