{"title":"ALEXANDER MCQUEEN","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn 1992, Lee Alexander McQueen started his own label, designing collections which often inspired controversy and outrage. He became known for his sharp tailoring, command of fabric, and fondness for grotesque gothic imagery. McQueen passed away in 2010, mourned by many as a tragic genius, and among the greatest fashion designers of all time. He continues to be known for his radicalism and command of the boundaries between art, fashion and nature.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2003-runway-alexander-mcqueen-irere-feather-print-dress","title":"2003 Runway Alexander McQueen Irere Feather Print Dress","description":"\u003cp\u003eReleased from the Circa vault, this archival vintage Alexander McQueen dress, designed by Lee Mcqueen is from the late designer's iconic Spring \/ Summer 2003 show. It was look 42 and walked the runway for the colourful finale presentation. The collection was titled \"Irere\" and took its lead from the people and animals of the Amazon rainforest. Lee was a master of story telling on the catwalk and the show had three distinct concepts presented as a narrative sequence: shipwrecked pirates, menacing conquistadors, and the final phase drew on the culture of the indigenous peoples of the Amazon and the colourful plumage of the Macaw tropical birds. This digitised 'Bird-of-Paradise' print became a brand signature and was designed by Jonathan Saunders and Christopher Pearson. It was resurrected five years later across multiple looks for McQueen's Spring 2008 show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis incredibly detailed gown is crafted with multiple layers of patterned silk-chiffon atop a vibrant azure-blue cotton lining. Designed to look like a bird of paradise, the sleeves float behind the wearer like wings and plumes of cloth appear to spout from the top of the skirt. The bustier top features the ingenious boning and corsetry that the designer was known for and the swirling skirt is lined with beige crepe. A hidden blue zip secures it at the rear. This famously documented dress is in excellent condition, still with its original tags attached - the perfect addition to the archive of an Alexander McQueen collector. Extremely rare to market, it is worthy of museum acquisition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy the composition label states that this piece is woven from 95% Silk, 5% Cotton, and the lining is composed from the same. It is labelled an Italian 46, UK 14, but the measurements are not generous for this size and it appears the dress has been altered and made bigger vertically along the zip opening at the back. This was purchased by a high profile client and as it has been done to such a high standard, its possible that it was done by McQueen seamstresses in-house. It is virtually impossible to tell the dress has been altered without looking inside. Our couture trained seamstress has looked this over and it is reversible should you want to return it to the original size. Our model is a UK 8-10 and 5ft 11in (180cm) and the dress was pinned on her as it was slightly roomy around the torso. We believe the present measurements suggest a good fit for sizes UK 12-14 or US 8-10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBUST - 38 in. (97 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWAIST - 32 in. (81 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHIP - 42 in. (107 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH - 45 in. (114 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CIRCA VINTAGE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45349879709945,"sku":"","price":14000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/5978\/1798\/files\/2003_Alexander_McQueen_Irere_Feather_Print_Dress_01_b2fc31a1-d96e-49d0-b365-2ce383280108.jpg?v=1722347619"},{"product_id":"2019-runway-documented-alexander-mcqueen-royal-blue-bustier-corset-dress","title":"2019 Runway Documented Alexander McQueen Royal Blue Bustier Corset Dress","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vibrant Alexander McQueen lingerie dress walked the runway as part of the fashion house’s Fall 2019 collection (look 36\/42). It was also worn in nude by Billie Eilish in the June 2021 issue of Vogue, for which she was the cover star. The late designer’s right hand woman, Sarah Burton, was the creative director during this period and was known for her extraordinary eye-for-detail and dedication to craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dress is tailored from a fluid, royal blue silk-satin with an impeccably tailored, bustier top which is constructed from panels of alternating satin, lace and jacquard fabrics. It is boned the whole way around, with padded, shaped cups at the bust that are finished with quilting and lace detailing. The straps are crafted from strips of silk-satin and finished with bra-like metal clasp and grosgrain ribbon which add to the underwear-as-outerwear feel. At the waist, the dress showcases the ingenious tailoring that the brand is known for; the fluid silk skirt is pinned to the bottom of the bustier and to the grosgrain waistband at the front, creating a theatrical, asymmetric drape to the front of the mini-skirt. It fastens at the back with a silver-tone metal zip at the rear of the bustier. It is lined with royal blue silk throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dress is in unworn condition and still has the original sales tag attached. Made in Italy, it is labelled a size 38, UK 6, or US 2 but sizing varies between brands so please check our below measurements. The outer cloth is 100% Silk and the lining is 40% Silk, 30% Polyamide, 20% Cotton, 10% Elastane. The fabric has no stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBUST - 32 in. (81 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWAIST - 26 in. (66 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHIP - 36 in. (91 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH - 59 in. 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Adding a utilitarian feel, two 3D patch pockets fill the length of the sides below the net, and fasten with two brass snap closures on each. Two strips of sand-hued herringbone cloth adorn the front, finished with a brass D-ring and reminiscent of a suspender belt placement. At the back, there are two gentle pleats and a central strip of herringbone cloth, again adorned with a D-ring a the bottom. The waistband is crafted from coordinating beige leather and is secured with an off-centre hidden Velcro fastening and hidden zip. This skirt is unlined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI love the juxtaposition of the feminine concepts of the tailoring against the obvious military references of the para cord and D rings. This skirt is in very good to excellent vintage condition with a few minor faint markings to the leather, none of them bigger than a few millimetres across. Made in Italy, it does not have a size or composition label, so please check our below measurements carefully. The fabric has no stretch.  We estimate a good fit for all sizes up to a UK 8 or US 4. \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eOur model's sizes are: Bust: 33\" (84cm), Waist: 26\" (66cm), Hips: 34\" (86cm) and Height: 5' 7\" (170cm) and she's a size UK 6-8, US 2-4. This skirt fit her well worn low waisted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWAIST - 30 in. (76 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHIP - 38 in. (97 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH - 15 in. 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The sleeves are cut very slim with a graceful, lightly flared cuff that sits over the hand - a signature of the designer during this period. The jacket fastens at the front with hidden mother-of-pearl buttons and two fabric-covered buttons that can be seen if the jacket is worn half buttoned-up. It can also be buttoned up to the neck, creating a more stiff, formal look with a raised neckline. The jacket is fully lined with black satin. There is a silver-tone metal hanging chain inside the collar adorned with a plaque that is engraved with the brand logo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jacket is in excellent vintage condition with no flaws. Made in Italy, it is labelled a size 40, UK 8 or US 4. The outer cloth is 100% Wool and the lining is 100% Cupro. The fabric has no stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBUST - 36 in. (91 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWAIST - 30 in. (76 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH - 21.5 in. 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Vogue reported that these florals were inspired by photographs the McQueen team took of hedgerows on a field trip to the English West Country. An asymmetric one-shoulder design, the fabric drapes around the body and hugs it, gathering atop the left hip before falling to the knee in a playful, flippy style. There is a cut-out over the left side of the waist, just below the bust. It is detailed with a scallop hem and criss-crossing fabric that looks like lacing. Inside, there is a boned, black mesh corset, which can also be seen through the cut-out. The dress fastens at the back with an exposed silver-toned zip and hook-and-eye. Lined with black silk throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dress is in excellent condition with no issues of any note. It is labelled a size Italian 44, UK 12 or US 8 but runs smaller - we think it best for a UK 10 or US 6 max. Unfortunately the composition labels have been removed but the fabric has no stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBUST - 32 in. (81 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWAIST - 27 in. (69 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHIP - 38 in. (97 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH - 45 in. (114 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CIRCA VINTAGE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56848691593594,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/5978\/1798\/files\/2019_McQueen_Runway_Documented_Black_and_Green_Floral_Corset_Dress_-_3_copy_45041eef-b5f2-49c8-94e9-4a38f4fd77a6.jpg?v=1777564471"},{"product_id":"2011-alexander-mcqueen-red-abstract-rose-print-chiffon-corset-gown","title":"2011 Alexander McQueen Red Abstract Rose Print Chiffon Corset Gown","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stunning gown is from Sarah Burton’s Resort 2011 collection for Alexander McQueen. One of the designer’s first collections for McQueen after the eponymous founder’s passing, Vogue praised the “blood-drenched chiffon” of this dress and mentioned Isabelle Adjani in the film La Reine Margot as a possible reference. Tailored from silk-chiffon, it has a strapless cut with a gently curved sweetheart neckline. It contains a beige mesh corset which is boned the whole way around the body. From the curved bust, chiffon falls to the floor, gently pleated and pinned around the bust and waist. It is cut to sit at an angle atop the front of the hips. This silhouette has since become a signature for the house. The chiffon is patterned with an abstract digital print of a red rose, but the pooling, flowing red and black chiffon could easily be mistaken for something more macabre. The back of the dress closes with a hidden tonal zip and hook-and-eye. The skirt section has a separate silk chiffon nude lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dress is in excellent condition save for the brand label having dropped off at some point. There are a few, very faint marks on the bottom on the chiffon lining - completely unseen when worn. Made from 100% Silk and labelled an Italian size 40, UK 8 or US 4. The fabric has no stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBUST - 29 in. (74 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWAIST - 27 in. (69 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHIP - 50 in. (127 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH - 57 in. 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Printed with paisleys, embellished with yellow lace and patterned with blown-up yellow roses, they lend the dress a 1970s pastoral feel. The dress is cut to an empire-line silhouette and the full-skirt falls from under a sleeveless, button-up bust. The decolletage is crafted from sheer yellow lace and trimmed with cream grosgrain ribbon. The neckline closes with pretty flower-embossed mother-of-pearl buttons through yellow fabric loops whilst the collar is trimmed with yellow lace. The dress is unlined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn excellent archival vintage condition with no issues save for composition label missing. Labelled an Italian 40 which equates to a US 4 and UK 8. The cotton fabric has no stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBUST - 38 in. (97 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWAIST - 34 in. (86 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHIP - 74 in. (188 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH - 45 in. 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The label used in this jacket was introduced during this period and was in continuous use throughout Lee's tenure from 2003–2010.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTailored entirely from glistening gold python skin, the jacket takes the classic biker silhouette and renders it in an exceptionally luxurious material. It has broad lapels, an open collar and an abundance of substantial metal hardware, contrasting with the highly textured surface and metallic sheen of the leather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe collar is held in place with brass-topped snap fastenings, while the front closes with two substantial zips and an additional small flap with a snap closure. Two zipped pockets run diagonally across the chest. The cuffs are similarly detailed with zips and brass-topped snaps, while the back has two zipped vents and a further pair of fastening tabs. Each zip pull is engraved with the Alexander McQueen name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe jacket is fully lined in soft off-white silk, providing a particularly luxurious contrast. I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003en excellent vintage condition, with the python skin, hardware and silk lining all presenting beautifully. It is composed of 100% python leather with a 100% silk lining and is labelled an Italian size 42, approximately a UK 10 or US 6. The python has no stretch, so please refer to the sizing information below to ensure the best fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBUST - 32 in. (81 cm) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWAIST - 31 in. (79 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH - 19.5 in. (50 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHOULDERS - 16.5 in. 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