Alexander McQueen Looks East to India for Spring Collection

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Published June 17, 2016

Alexander McQueen exudes elegance with embellished mandarin collar coats and jackets for spring-summer 2017.Pin
Alexander McQueen exudes elegance with embellished mandarin collar coats and jackets for spring-summer 2017.

Opting out of London Collections: Men, Alexander McQueen unveiled its spring-summer 2016 men’s collection with a lookbook. Photographed by Julia Hetta, the nuances of this season’s theme make a strong impression. Alexander McQueen head of menswear design Harley Hughes hones in on Indian culture for inspiration.

Revisiting 1960s style, the McQueen man is transported from London to Mumbai. The British fashion house’s tailored heritage is reinterpreted with rich embellishments and elongated silhouettes that look to the East for structure. Decorating double-breasted jackets, long coats and two-button suits with metallic adornments, paisley and splashes of color, Alexander McQueen delivers an exquisite spring outing.

Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2017 Men’s Lookbook

Alexander McQueen embraces vertical stripes and long silhouettes for spring-summer 2017.Pin
Alexander McQueen embraces vertical stripes and long silhouettes for spring-summer 2017.
Alexander McQueen creates elegant tailored lines for spring-summer 2017.Pin
Alexander McQueen creates elegant tailored lines for spring-summer 2017.
Alexander McQueen adds a soft touch to its spring-summer 2017 line with a lightweight belted jacket.Pin
Alexander McQueen adds a soft touch to its spring-summer 2017 line with a lightweight belted jacket.
Alexander McQueen juxtaposes its dark striped suiting with white sneakers for spring-summer 2017.Pin
Alexander McQueen juxtaposes its dark striped suiting with white sneakers for spring-summer 2017.
Alexander McQueen has a paisley moment with a patterned double-breasted suit.Pin
Alexander McQueen has a paisley moment with a patterned double-breasted suit.
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Alexander McQueen goes graphic for spring-summer 2017, depicting picturesque landscape scenes.
Leopard adds a subtle splash of personality to Alexander McQueen's spring-summer 2017 collection.Pin
Leopard adds a subtle splash of personality to Alexander McQueen’s spring-summer 2017 collection.
Alexander McQueen brings a rebellious edge to suiting with a sleeveless number.Pin
Alexander McQueen brings a rebellious edge to suiting with a sleeveless number.
A bold splash of yellow represents Alexander McQueen's reference to Indian culture.Pin
A bold splash of yellow represents Alexander McQueen’s reference to Indian culture.

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