Spring 2004 Alexander McQueen Black Silk Taffeta and Black Lace Detailed Top & Skirt Set designer-andre-courreges The skirt is very full

The skirt is very full and cut so that it sits slightly longer and fuller at the back

The skirt falls to the floor in a pretty cascade of rose covered fabric

The kimono is fully lined with red cotton in the sleeves

amazing amazing entirely cut on the bias gown that you instantly identify without even having to think about it as a dress made during Galliano's period at Dior

including his signature bee motif

Spring 2004 Alexander McQueen Black Silk Taffeta and Black Lace Detailed Top & Skirt Set designer-andre-courreges The skirt is very fullMy couture client purchased this set in the spring of 2004 and it is a beautiful example of his work during this time period. This is one of the pieces made for retail sale that season and has many of the hallmarks we know and love about McQueen's work. Lace was used throughout the collection that year. Vogue said of the runway show; 'McQueen's signatureselaborately pieced tailoring (now beautifully softened with delicate inserts of lingerie) did star