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Alexander McQueen’s What a Merry-Go-Round as far from a cheery carnival ride—it was a deep dive into the darker recesses of childhood and the macabre side of circuses. From the opening moments, it was clear this wasn’t a show about joy. The Child Catcher’s sinister voice from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang set the tone, and the models stomped onto the stage like fierce dominatrixes, daring anyone to look away.
The carousel centerpiece, draped in latex and surrounded by dusty childhood relics, was a haunting metaphor for McQueen’s own whirlwind career. The models’ aggressive energy mirrored the theme of vulnerability masked by toughness, as they strutted in military-inspired coats, leather pants, and S&M-style overcoats. The collection’s color palette was dark and moody, with bursts of orange and green adding intrigue, and skulls and harlequin patterns reinforcing the circus-gone-awry aesthetic.
One standout look featured a black dress styled with a gold fox skeleton, a provocative twist on a classic fur stole. Another memorable moment was a helmet adorned with feathers and a decorative metal skull, paired with a sheer slip that danced between gothic and ethereal. The taxidermy pheasant claw accessories, courtesy of Shaun Leane, added a chilling touch of morbidity, while the use of vintage silhouettes like flapper-inspired bias-cut dresses blended historical nods with McQueen’s trademark edge.
The finale cranked up the eeriness, with models dressed as evil clowns cavorting in dark eveningwear. One dragged balloons across the stage, while others wielded scissors to cut her free, a surreal nod to childhood chaos. A silver dress recalling Delacroix’s Liberty Leading the People and a golden skeleton prop from a previous collection highlighted McQueen’s ability to weave past inspirations into his narratives.
This show was an unsettling yet mesmerizing spectacle, blending fashion, theater, and raw emotion.McQueen’s ability to channel personal struggles and fears into a cohesive, hauntingly beautiful collection was unparalleled.
Pictures courtesy of Vogue Runway
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