McQueen has dropped a demure Ramadan collection
McQueen's Ramadan collection draws inspiration from nature. It boasts blush floral-printed daywear and fluid and refined crepe de chine separates, including a wide-leg pyjama trouser, an oversized shirt, a draped skirt, and a midi shirt dress with bib detailing.
Two evening dresses are available. The blush crepe de chine tunic comes with a twisted draped neckline, and the delicate chiffon cape dress includes an intricately embellished neck with crystals.
Accessories are also available. The T-Bar bag, T-Bar clutch and Birdee ruched mules are in vivid fuchsia python, and the T-Bar bag, T-Bar clutch and T-Bar sandal are in black suede with light-refracting gold crystal embellishment.
The McQueen label is a British luxury fashion house. Created by the designer Alexander McQueen, he was born in Lewisham, London. He trained as an apprentice on Savile Row, and studied at Central Saint Martins. He hit the headlines for its controversial collections. His graduate collection caught the attention of the fashion editor, Isabella Blow.
Over the years, his collections were synonymous with individuality and strength, and the runway shows were theatrical spectacles. He went from being worn by models to royalty. Sarah Burton, the former Creative Director of Alexander McQueen, designed the wedding dress for the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton.
The McQueen Ramadan collection is also available in Doha and Kuwait.
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