S/S 2001 Alexander McQueen Dress designer-jacques-heim Skirt: 26" from waist band

Skirt: 26" from waist band to hem

Black silk taffeta is the base upon which a second layer of lace is applied that follows the body of the dress except for the straps and edge of the top and around the hem

The silk velvet is bias cut

It has a slight twist to the fabric where the dragon is placed which is a great detail

On the body you realize that is cut to be worn and has a way of transforming into strict architectural lines that somehow seem easy to wear

S/S 2001 Alexander McQueen Dress designer-jacques-heim Skirt: 26" from waist bandThis is an amazing and rare early piece by Alexander Mcqueen. It is the production dress that was done based on the combination of the two runway pictures shown. This was common with his earlier pieces a more practical version went into the actual stores. I have had several early McQueen pieces like this. The dress is fantastic it is a sheath dress whose shape is derived by the attached wrapped obi belt feel embroidered sash. You have to step into the