The Shrimpton Couture Archives
The printed version of this dress was featured prominently in the 2016 exhibit at the Museum of FIT. It was not one that was featured on the runway but it was a piece produced for limited production in stores in black, the printed black and this muted silver. We have had that all black version as well and it was worn by Alix Earl to the Grammys before it was purchased. Besides the exhibition photo of the twin of this dress, we have included some photos of Alix in the all black version for you so that you can see how amazing this will be on the body. It is truly one of the more iconic McQueen pieces.
No matter how good you think that this dress looks like in photos or in its all black version on Alix, it is even better in person and moving. The dress is made out of a muted metallic bias cut silk that is stunning. The dress is cut completely on the bias so it just glides over the body. It skims over the bust with a draped front that falls in a soft fold. The back is incredible and it is scooped down into a low draping that leaves a good portion of your back bare. From there it skims past the waist and hips to the floor. The silk follows your curves and highlights the body underneath without it being too tight and fitted. Once past the hips the dress flares out as it nears the bottom so that it has beautiful movement when you move. It is just amazing. Excellent condition with a very minor note below.
Fully lined in a black silk chiffon and closes with a hidden set side zipper. The measurements given below are the comfortable range when the dress is laying flat. Being bias cut the length may come up a bit once on the body and it should fit a range of sizes. A couple of extremely minor little snags in the fabric. Mentioned for accuracy. Tagged a vintage McQueen 42
Bust: to 19-23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16-19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18-23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Total length: approx 67" from top of shoulder to front hem, 75" to the back
Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG
Reference Photos/Video: (1) 2007 Alexander McQueen Gown on display at the Fairy Tale Fashion Exhibit at The Museum at FIT January, 2016. / (2-4) Alix Earle in Alexander McQueen from Shrimpton Couture, at the Grammys, 2024.
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