They Came Out to Play…
Sarah Burton. Her time is now. Producing the eye-searing clothes that would’ve had Isabella Blow dragging on her ash-dripping ciggie with uncontained pleasure..
A femininity of drama without being frilly with the power to take us on flights of fancy away from grey pavements and cramped tube carriages.
Blurring the lines between couture and ready to wear, the workmanship is sensational – like elves and fairies have been at work.
Pushing the boundaries, McQueen’s never been ordinary or suburban. In a unique niche, it always has to be more. More than the High Street with the power to defy industry molds.
A bird of paradise brought to life in the urban jungle. You just want to stroke it’s gentle plumes and calm it’s beating heart.
The perfect Oscar dress?
Cate Blanchett?
And all this from the woman with one year old twins?…I doff my vermillion ostrich feathered Tracey to her..but I also want to give her a cuddle…and a nice cup of tea with a biccie on the side..
Laters, Kate x
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Absolutely gorgeous and dramatic!!! One year old twins you say? She must be superwoman. Xxx
Incredible hey..they say part of the inspiration for doing a collection based on stories tales was because of the children but not a red riding hood in sight – she went for vintage fairy tales..but I keep thinking of the sleepless nights!! She must be made of teflon!! xxx
Quite amazing and a stunning collection…I guess it goes to show you can do anything you put your mind to…xxx
The clothes are too far out for my taste but some of the fabrics are really amazing!
Possibly..but take the feather bird cape..put over a white shirt with jeans et voila! or the black belt in no.2? or the cuffs? I swear it’s the styling thats added the untouchable factor! xxx
I love you and your blog! Just wanted to say that lol! 🙂
Can I say that you are lovely?! xxx
I like the Cate Blanchett & the perfect Oscar dress
That colour would look amazing on Cate blanchett..she’s got the perfect androgenous figure as well! xxx
Truly darkly magical ! Since I’ve seen the show on TV, last night, I’m obsessed with the sumptuous purple dress (on the 6th photo), the knee-high shoes and the intricate braids ! Just genius !!! Long Live the (Alexander Mc)Queen ! xxxxx
I have lace-up boots on my lust list for next winter..just gutted as I had the perfect pair as a student..wore them to death but they never wore out..but I THREW THEM OUT! short trouser mistake…sigh… xxx
Visually stunning! These pieces have a story all their own to tell! The Oscar dress…it’s fantastic. Loved your post as always! Cortneybre
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It’s outrageous, it’s challenging..it’s wonderful! Big thank you to you xxxxx
You could do it, Kate! Move over Sarah–there’s another fashion-savvy multi-tasking mum on your feathered tail! x
Bless you my luv! I will run with the compliment..but I think Sarah’s safe!! xxxxx
Beautiful and soooo dramatic-
Did you see the pleated socks coming out of some of the shoes? Wonder if we’ll see them again next fashion week…! xxx
I know!! I hope so!! Xo
Absolutely stunning! I may dream of the black feather numbers tonight (I hope!). Bx
I always find it incredible how taste changes with time..never thought I would lust over shaggy fur!! xxx
Blame Game of Thrones 😉
I do!! Gutted we don’t have Sky!!! Xxxxx
Oh Wowie!! i love the Schiffly-eyelet dresses. Brilliant collection!!
I particularly like the one with the high collar – always a sucker for a high collar! xxx
Stunning one and all..but the MAKE UP?! No eyebrows? Wait…maybe I was just starting a trend last summer. That’s what I tell myself.
The word on the street is yes..she wanted fierce and determined and they said, well there’s only one source of inspiration you can have… xxxxx
Oh yes…that’s me. Inspiring. I’m on a Diana Vreeland craze now. If I could only be 1/10th so beautiful….talk about an inspiration!
I recently got the book on her memos..keep meaning to blog about it…she is incredible through and through! Xxx
Almost as good as the man himself…..hope he’s up there smiling and proud of his girl! X
….forgot to say I am at Southbank next Saturday for Classic Car Boot….xx
She’s pretty remarkable!
Yayy!!! Def up for another visit! weather permitting (do you remember last time?!) I’ll be there!! Maybe even with an errant child or two!
Wow, I liked 3, 7, 12 and 13.
They are food for the soul! xxx
Beautiful!