Alexander McQueen Goes Dandy with Oscar Wilde Inspired Fall ’17

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Published March 14, 2017

Oscar Wilde serves as inspiration for Alexander McQueen's elegant fall-winter 2017 collection.Pin
Oscar Wilde serves as inspiration for Alexander McQueen’s elegant fall-winter 2017 collection.

Alexander McQueen looks to the life of Oscar Wilde for the inspiration of its fall-winter 2017 collection. Taking a dandy approach to the season, the line chronicles Wilde’s life from fame and glamour to poverty and death. Regal brocades and peacock prints cover elegant coats and tailored suits.

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The range also includes understated suiting with an emphasis on sophisticated lines. Color comes into play as well with Alexander McQueen serving up vibrant colors such as yellow and red. Hero pieces for the season range from chic capes and old fashioned shirts to pleated trousers.

Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 2017 Men’s Collection Lookbook

Trim suiting comes together sleek piping for Alexander McQueen's fall-winter 2017 collection.Pin
Trim suiting comes together sleek piping for Alexander McQueen’s fall-winter 2017 collection.
Alexander McQueen presents a dandy approach to menswear for fall-winter 2017.Pin
Alexander McQueen presents a dandy approach to menswear for fall-winter 2017.
Shearling covers a luxurious coat from Alexander McQueen's fall-winter 2017 collection.Pin
Shearling covers a luxurious coat from Alexander McQueen’s fall-winter 2017 collection.
Making a color statement, Alexander McQueen turns out red suiting and outerwear.Pin
Making a color statement, Alexander McQueen turns out red suiting and outerwear.
Alexander McQueen taps into a country flair with boyish tailoring for fall-winter 2017.Pin
Alexander McQueen taps into a country flair with boyish tailoring for fall-winter 2017.
Peacock prints create an elaborate image for Alexander McQueen's fall-winter 2017 collection.Pin
Peacock prints create an elaborate image for Alexander McQueen’s fall-winter 2017 collection.
British brand Alexander McQueen commits to a camel hued story with a long double-breasted overcoat and pleated trousers.Pin
British brand Alexander McQueen commits to a camel hued story with a long double-breasted overcoat and pleated trousers.
Rich hues come together for Alexander McQueen's fall-winter 2017 tailoring.Pin
Rich hues come together for Alexander McQueen’s fall-winter 2017 tailoring.
Elegant capes and tailoring come together for Alexander McQueen's fall-winter 2017 collection.Pin
Elegant capes and tailoring come together for Alexander McQueen’s fall-winter 2017 collection.

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