This ensemble consists of multiple parts including a gold and black boned corset bodice with peplum. The golden exterior fabric is a metallic brocade with black and golden metallic fibers woven to resemble a honeycomb design. The bust portion of the bodice is lined in silk organza, and the peplum is lined in a sturdy black twill fabric. A coordinating sheer long pencil skirt resembling a honeycomb design is woven of black silk and metallic gold threads. Honeycomb openweave fabric is backed in a black lace. A 14" long slit cuts through the center back where there is a center back zipper closure. A pair of coordinating all black high-waisted silk satin shorts with a brocaded honeycomb design and center back zipper closure. A coordinating black vinyl wide brim hat with open crown (visor style), black trim hanging vertically in front of the wearer's head. Trim is made of coordinating honeycomb pattern worked in vinyl and backed in a black silk lace. The base of the trim is faced in a perimeter of additional vinyl. The open crown of the hat is faced in a sturdy synthetic (likely rayon) plain faille fabric. Coordinating faux tortoise shell (likely cellulose acetate) arm cuff adorned with gem encrusted metal bees. And a coordinating synthetic leather belt made of a brown vinyl fabric with a bronze colored metal buckle adorned with coordinating gem encrusted metal bees.
Private Collection, Los Angeles
Gold and black boned corset bodice with peplum. Golden exterior fabric is a metallic brocade with black and golden metallic fibers woven to resemble a honeybomb design. The bust portion of the bodice is lined in silk organza, and the peplum is lined in a sturdy black twill fabric. CF hook and eye closure.
Coordinating sheer long pencil skirt resembling a honeycomb design woven of black silk and metallic gold threads. Honeycomb openweave fabric is backed in a black lace. A 14” long slit cuts through the center back. CB zipper closure.
Coordinating all black highwaisted silk satin shorts with a brocaded honeycomb design. CB zipper closure.
Coordinating black vinyl wide brim hat with open crown (visor style) black trim hanging vertically in front of the wearer’s head. Trim is made of coordinating honeycomb pattern worked in vinyl and backed in a black silk lace. The base of the trim is faced in a perimeter of additional vinyl. The open crown of the hat is faced in a sturdy synthetic (likely rayon) plain faille fabric.
Coordinating faux tortoise shell (likely cellulose acetate) arm cuff adorned with gem encrusted metal bees.
Coordinating synthetic leather belt made of a brown vinyl fabric with a bronze colored metal buckle adorned with coordinating hem encrusted metal bees.
Corset:
White rectangular label with black lettering stitched on the top part of the inside of the corset: ‘Alexander McQueen S/S WFS Mc Queen/ Stagione: 2013 1/EV: 42/Linea: 05/GrM: WLO/Code Cad: 1006/Modello: 318354/ Tessuto: QY350/ Colore: 9440’
On another label safety pinned to the above label:
‘Alexander McQueen Press Sample 76-78 Clerkenwell Road, London EC1M 5QA’ with ‘Magdalena F.’ inscribed on it in black felt pen
Skirt:
Thin black rectangular label with white lettering stitched on the upper part of the inside of the skirt: ‘Alexander McQueen Made in Italy’ 38
White rectangular label with black lettering stitched on the lower part of the inside of the undergarment shorts: ‘Alexander McQueen Press Sample 76-78 Clerkenwell Road, London EC1M 5QA, T: +44 20 7017 8200 F: +44 20 7017 8276’ with ‘SS13 SHORT #3’ inscribed on it in ballpoint black pen
Materials:
Bodice, shorts, skirt: Silk, gold and black metallic fibers, likely synthetic (Lurex)
Hat: Vinyl, silk, synthetic (likely rayon)
Belt: Vinyl, metal
Cuff: faux tortoise shell, likely cellulose acetate
Measurements taken on mannequin:
Size 38
Bodice:
Interior bust: 29 ¼”
Interior waist: 24”
CB length, neckline to hem: 16”
CF length, neckline to hem: 18”
Shorts:
Waist: 24”
Hips: 34”
CF length, waist to crotch: 13 ½”
CB length, waist to crotch: 16”
Inseam: ¾”
Shoes:
Size 37
Other looks from that collection were exhibited at:
London, Alexander McQueen store, “Roses”, November 2019 - May 2020
