Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 2011 RTW

With this being the second main collection that Sarah Burton has handled, it's already evident that Burton is one talented woman.  I knew back in Spring 2011 that she would do just fine at the head of Alexander McQueen, and she is not proving me wrong.  For Fall/Winter 2012, Burton stripped everything down to a certain purity by working with the label's classic shapes and detailing, and presenting it all in a clean colour palette.  The show stared off with flickering neon lights, resembling something you would experience in a classic horror movie asylum.  Then as all the lights flashed on (blinding a couple of front-row attendees), the first few looks came out as white as snow, complete with zipper detailing and soft fur:

In a great way to transition between white and black, Burton firstly brought out some gray creations:

It then became clear that Burton had looked towards bondage for inspiration, as harnesses wrapped intricately about:

There were then pieces in organic-looking fabric, that seemed to be held together by mere threads, mirroring some of the lace-up boots:

As the show neared its end, there were soft dresses made from fur and organza, in silhouettes that have become the house's signature.  Two of the dresses were fashioned with broken glass bodices.

With one last quick reference to bondage, Burton finished it off with tight bodices and wide, dramatic skirts.

Burton is no longer seen as simply a successor; she is quickly becoming seen as Alexander McQueen.  We can all rest assured that the label is in very good hands.

Watch the entire show here.

Image Source: Style.com