Alexander McQueen Presents Its New 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,”Sarah Burton, Creative Director.

• Look 01
  

A slashed bustier dress with a draped skirt in black leather.

• Look 02
  

A double-breasted tailored coat with a drop hem and leather belt detailing in black wool mohair.

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A slashed bustier dress with a draped skirt in bright yellow leather.

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A slashed double-breasted tailored jacket with silver metal bar detailing and elongated cigarette trousers in black wool mohair.

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A deconstructed corset dress with an asymmetric skirt in bright yellow beetled poly faille.

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A twisted tailored jacket and slashed pencil skirt in black wool mohair.

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A dress with a bow drape and cape back detailing in bright green beetled poly faille.

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A double-breasted tailored jacket with a drop hem and elongated cigarette trousers in acid green wool mohair.

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A deconstructed trench coat with an asymmetric drape skirt in stone and khaki beetled poly faille.

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A deconstructed corset dress with an asymmetric skirt in black beetled poly faille.

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A slashed double-breasted tailored coat in black wool mohair.

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A slashed bandage dress in black compact knit.

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A double-breasted tailored jacket in bright red cady suiting with an ivory and black engineered mushroom spore print.

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A bandage top in black compact knit and elongated cigarette trousers with an asymmetric drape in black wool mohair.

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A dress in black, white and red compact knit mushroom spore jacquard with zip detailing.

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A deconstructed coat with an asymmetric drape skirt and a slashed pencil skirt with zip detailing in bright red leather.

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A biker jacket and slashed pencil skirt with zip detailing in black leather.

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A deconstructed dress with a deep V-neckline and an asymmetric drape skirt in bright red beetled poly faille with an exposed bodice in black satin and fishnet tulle.

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A cropped biker jacket in black leather and an asymmetric dress with interconnecting seam detailing in raw-edged washed black denim.

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A dress with an exploded ruffle neckline and asymmetric drape skirt in black beetled poly faille.

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An oversized shredded jumper with mushroom intarsia in mohair with black, luminous orange and bright red embroidery and a slashed pencil skirt with zip detailing in black leather.

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A dress with an exploded ruffle neckline in luminous orange beetled poly faille.

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An oversized shredded jumper with mushroom intarsia in mohair with acid green embroidery and biker trousers with zip detailing in black leather.

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A twisted biker jacket with an open neckline in black leather and a skeletal corset dress with interconnecting seam detailing and an asymmetric drape skirt in black fishnet tulle.

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A corset dress with an asymmetric drape skirt in black fishnet with multi-colour psychedelic mushroom and mycelium embroidery.

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A cutaway biker dress with cape back detailing in black leather.

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A psychedelic mushroom dress in black fishnet with bright red, acid green and bright yellow crystal, bead and sequin mushroom and mycelium embroidery.

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A bustier and trousers in black leather.

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A deconstructed dress in black beetled poly faille with a bright yellow engineered mushroom print.

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A double-breasted tailored jacket and elongated cigarette trousers in ivory cady suiting with a bright yellow and black engineered mushroom spore print.

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A slashed asymmetric dress in black lacquered lace.

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An asymmetric double-breasted tailored jacket in black wool mohair and slashed black lacquered lace.

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A deconstructed dress with a deep V-neckline and a bow drape skirt in metallic beetled silk taffeta with an exposed bodice in black satin and fishnet tulle.

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A kickback tailored tuxedo jacket with crystal mycelium embroidery and high-waisted, wide-legged trousers in black wool mohair with satin detailing.

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A dress in black fishnet tulle with an exploded harness and crystal mycelium embroidery.

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A slashed tailored tuxedo jacket in black wool mohair with satin detailing.

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A one-shouldered dress with crystal, silver bead and bullion pearl oyster mushroom embroidery on an invisible tulle base.

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A double-breasted tailored jacket and elongated cigarette trousers in acid yellow wool mohair.

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A psychedelic mushroom dress in black tulle with bright red and luminous orange crystal, bead and sequin embroidery.

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A slashed single-breasted tailored jacket in black wool mohair with an exploded neckline in black tulle and elongated cigarette trousers in black wool mohair.

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An exploded asymmetric dress in black tulle with acid yellow crystal, bead and sequin psychedelic mushroom embroidery.

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.

JEWELLERY

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.