C. 2004 Alexander McQueen Sheer Beaded Mesh Purple Silk Flapper Dress Alexander McQueen F' 2002 Dramatic Black Dress at 1stDibs Alexander McQueen on Instagram: "A tulle dress with silver bugle bead Alexander McQueen F' 2002 Dramatic Black Dress at 1stDibs ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.1999 Vtg Grey Sequin Beaded Lace Embellished Cutout Alexander McQueen F W1998 floral beaded dress ??? West Archive. This gown is from the Fall 2006 "Widows of Culloden"Alexander McQueen collection and is an amazing example of a how he took his inspiration from the past and gave it his own unique spin. This gown was produced as it was shown on the runway and it is exquisite. Rich, black silk velvet is lined in a stunning high grade, luxurious yellow silk. The back and shoulders cut to drape and emphasize volume and this was then beaded with glass tube beads. The cut is impeccable and the dress feels absolutely wonderful when worn. Excellent condition and rare. A true masterpiece! The McQueen website has this to say of this collection: With this collection McQueen revisits the subject matter of The Highland Rape the show with which he made his name but applies to similar territory a sophistication and expertise that reflects his experience as both couturier and designer. The inspiration here is highly personal the designers own heritage which goes at least some way towards explaining the exquisite hand craftsmanship that goes into each piece as well, of course, as bird head dresses and McQueen tartan. The collection is luxurious and romantic but melancholic and even austere at the same time. The silhouette all nipped waists, bustles and exaggerated hip lines is designed to exaggerate a womans form and each piece is unique, a one off couture creation with emotional content intended to be handed down from generation to generation like the most precious of heirlooms. Item# DD869