Alexander McQueen Layered Chiffon Evening Dress (AW 2004)

Curator's Note

Alexander McQueen's Autumn/Winter 2004 collection, Pantheon ad Lucem, was presented at La Grande Halle de la Villette in Paris on 5 March 2004. The collection took inspiration from classical Greek drapery and science fiction films, including Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey. Models emerged from a spacecraft-like entrance onto an illuminated circular runway, dressed in pale fabrics with short, tightly curled hairstyles reminiscent of ancient Greek sculpture. McQueen wanted to place greater emphasis on the clothes rather than the elaborate staging of his previous shows. The collection featured draped jersey dresses, chiffon gowns and fitted coats in a palette of pale and neutral colours. Sarah Mower, reviewing the show for Vogue, noted McQueen's decision to concentrate on the cut and shape of his designs.

This gown appeared as Look 39 on the runway. It has a strapless corseted bodice and layers of printed chiffon in muted pink, purple and grey. The fabric gathers at the bust and extends into a long draped panel, with a print resembling animal markings and reptile skin.

Description

• Strapless floor-length evening gown with sweetheart neckline and built-in corset
• Printed chiffon in reptilian and fur-inspired motifs in muted pink, purple and grey tones
• Draped back detail with extended back length
• Concealed rear zip fastening
• Fully lined in beige chiffon
• From the Alexander McQueen "Pantheon ad Lucem" AW 2004 collection, look 39

Size & Measurements

• Labelled size IT 38 (please refer to measurements for accurate fit)
• Measurements are taken with the garment laid flat:
  • Chest: 44cm
  • Waist: 31cm
  • Length: 68cm