Alexander McQueen’s Patchwork Elegance for Fall 2017

Joanna Elizabeth

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Published March 6, 2017

White maxi dress with red stitching from Alexander McQueen’s fall-winter 2017 collection
White maxi dress with red stitching from Alexander McQueen’s fall-winter 2017 collection

On the seventh day of Paris Fashion Week, Alexander McQueen creative director Sarah Burton unveiled the brand’s fall-winter 2017 collection. The collection juxtaposed hard and soft by opening with leather dresses and coats featuring baseball style stitching.

Related: See Alexander McQueen’s Dreamy Spring 2017 Campaign

Sleeveless coats and turtleneck sweaters brought a sense of minimalism to the embroidered designs. Burton cited inspiration from Cornwall focusing on tapestry-inspired patchwork as well as rustic style fringe and fraying. For evening wear, Burton offered up sheer gowns decorated with metallic embroidery and feathers.

Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 2017

Patchwork maxi dress with fringe stitching detail from Alexander McQueen’s fall-winter 2017 collection
Patchwork maxi dress with fringe stitching detail from Alexander McQueen’s fall-winter 2017 collection
Long sleeve dress with sheer paneling from Alexander McQueen’s fall-winter 2017 collection
Long sleeve dress with sheer paneling from Alexander McQueen’s fall-winter 2017 collection
Sheer dress with silver embroidery and feathers from Alexander McQueen’s fall-winter 2017 collection
Sheer dress with silver embroidery and feathers from Alexander McQueen’s fall-winter 2017 collection

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