Alexander McQueen, Black and Grey Silk Dress

Title

Alexander McQueen, Black and Grey Silk Dress

Description

Black strapless silk dress over-layered with black and gray geometric silk on front and back bodice, and forming left shoulder strap. Over-layered fabric is attached at waistline with pleats on front and back skirt portion. Dress also includes black silk sash belt. Dress is fully-lined with black polyester and sewn on princess seams. Closure consists of black invisible zipper on the back of the dress.

Creator

Alexander McQueen, 1969-2010, Designer

Date

1990-1999

Contributor

Gift from Alex Chapman

Identifier

HCC_FA_2018_p2-1751

Coverage

China

Extent

Bust: 35" Waist: 26.5"

Curator Notes

Excellent condition. The label indicates this garment is from the Alexander McQueen for Target collection.

Textile

Silk, Polyester Lining

Photographer

Shane Patrick Qureshi

Curator

HCC Fashion Dept. Curatorial Team

Accession Number

2011.47.23A
2011.47.13B

Citation

Alexander McQueen, 1969-2010, Designer, “Alexander McQueen, Black and Grey Silk Dress,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed May 18, 2025, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/512.

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