Fall 2008 Alexander McQueen 'The Girl Who Lived in a Tree' Strapless Draped Silk Dress w Beaded Details z-archive-1920s Reference Photos: (1) French Actress

Reference Photos: (1) French Actress Claudine Auger at Chanel

'Too ladylike

Each of these has this wonderful pointed 'arrow' top stitching at the top of the seam that I just love

The twin of this dress was worn by Kylie Minogue and I love that the reference photos show how amazing this one is on

Fall 2008 Alexander McQueen 'The Girl Who Lived in a Tree' Strapless Draped Silk Dress w Beaded Details z-archive-1920s Reference Photos: (1) French ActressThis dress is from the McQueen's Fall 2008 collection. It was made under the creative direction of Alexander McQueen. This is the actual dress worn by Connie Britton to the 2024 Emmys. The Fall 2008 collection was called 'The Girl Who Lived in a Tree' and it was inspired by a combination of his trip to India and a 600 year old elm in his garden. The V&A Museum says of this collection: 'McQueens Autumn Winter 2008 collection centered on a fairy tale