Alexander Mc Queen, Womens Spring, Summer 2008, Runway Show

La Dame Bleue Alexander McQueen s 2008 Womens Spring Summer Collection Inspired by extreme glamour as embodied in particular by Isabella Blow, La Dame Bleue focuses on all the McQueen signatures including authentically created strongshouldered Savile Row tailoring each piece is canvas mounted and handtoiled closely fitted cocktail dresses with an exaggerated hipline, their waists cinched with wide belts, sleek black skirt suits in precious reptile skin, flashes of exotic colour and embellished silk chiffon and organza gowns. The set, on this occasion, is a large, metal, lightencrusted structure based on a pair of outstretched wings and this theme is echoed in the clothes in the form of Bird of Paradise and butterfly wing prints and flamingo feathered bodices.