Alexander McQueen Autumn Winter 2022 Womenswear Collection Mycelium
“I am so happy to be back in New York, a city that has always been close to our hearts. We showed the Dante collection here in 1996, and then came again with Eye in the autumn of 1999. It is part of our community, a place that has always welcomed us, and this season I want to honour that. So, this collection is inspired by that idea of community, and specifically by mycelium, by the reality of nature as a community that is far, far older than we are. Mycelium connects even the rooftop of the tallest skyscraper to the plants, to the grass, to the ground, to animals and to human beings. Mycelium has the most profound, interconnecting power, relaying messages through a magical underground structure, allowing trees to reach out to each other when either they or their young need help or are sick. The idea is humbling – beautiful - and, of course, a metaphor for interconnection and for community between people, between us all. We exist as single, individual entities on one level, but we are far more powerful connected to each other, to our families, to our friends, to our community. Given everything that has happened over the past two years, that seems more important than ever. As a community we are infinitely more able to restore, reinvent, rejuvenate – heal.”
SHOES
Harness pumps in black leather and patent leather with silver metal toe-caps and pin heels. Harness pumps with psychedelic mushroom and sequin mycelium embroidery. Punk Chelsea booties in black leather and patent leather with silver metal toe-caps. Punk Chelsea booties with crystal mycelium embroidery. Punk Chain ankle strap pumps in black patent leather with silver metal toe-caps and pin heels. Punk Chain mules in black patent leather with silver metal toe-caps and pin heels. Punk buckle strap boots in black leather and patent leather with silver metal toe-caps.
JEWELRY
Chokers, ear hooks, multi rings and cuffs in high-shine, engraved metal with mirrored pendants. Double-chain necklaces and ear hooks in antique silver metal with engraved pendants. Oversized chain ear hooks and rings, chokers, cuffs and rings in antique silver metal. Sculptural double-chain necklaces with oversized molten metal charms, earrings, rings, cuffs and bracelets in antique silver metal encrusted with pavé crystal and jet.
BAGS
The Swing bag with an articulated central handle and shoulder strap in black patent leather and with a bright red mushroom spore print. The Chain Swing bag with an articulated central handle and decorative silver metal chain in black patent leather and black leather with silver studs. The Lust Bag with a silver metal chain strap in black leather and black patent. The Curve Pouch with a zip closure and silver metal chain wrist strap in black and bright orange patent leather and with psychedelic mushroom and sequin mycelium embroidery. The Bow bag in bright green and bright red leather. The mini and micro Jewelled Satchel in black leather with silver studs. The Mini Jewelled Satchel in black patent leather.
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