Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2015 womenswear collection

THE SET
Two light boxes suspended above a black lacquered wood floor dominated by Marc Quinn’s painted bronze orchids.

INSPIRATION
The collection is inspired by a personal and treasured collection of antique kimonos.

COLOUR
Geisha pink, blossom pink, lantern red, black, silver and bone.

FABRIC
Engineered silk jacquards and knits. Silk wools, chiffon, organza and leather.

PRINT, TEXTURE AND EMBELLISHMENT
Kimono florals and kite prints, marquetry leather, metallic floral spheres, silk embroidered cherry blossom, hand cut floral ruffles and hand painted petals.

SHOES
Banded black, silver and geisha pink snakeskin sandals with lacquered soles hover above a Perspex heel.

HAIR AND MAKE-UP
Samurai inspired – hair is tied in a high ponytail and fresh faces cast in black lacquer frames.

Photos and information: alexandermcqueen.com