Out of this world….

Waiting for a revelation, the arrival of aliens, or just a sign…… all found in the awe inspiring spring collection from McQueen.  I want to curse when I look at this collection-  These mysterious sea creatures look like they emerged from a Matthew Barney film about Atlantis and sea serpents.  The oddly familiar, androgynous, creations fragment natural history mixing in a 1960’s vision of the future- How can I incorporate these ideas into my street look- perhaps more snakeskin, some pointy gold nails, shiny pale leather and an aloof expression.  When I was studying knitwear at Central St. Martins, McQueen’s alma mater, he was spoken of as something of a mythological figure- the designer of a generation.  Now, nearly ten years later, he continues to blow it out of the water.  Looking at these clothes restores my faith in our time- greatness is possible!

Some photos of outer space from NASA.

Is it just me or should these women live in a Goudi building in Barcelona?  Here are some amazing photos of buildings built in 1890- still fresh and modern.

Obviously.

McQueen’s women remind me of The Man Who Fell to Earth, an amazing film starring David Bowie as an alien sent by his dying planet in search of water.  Bowie looks like their male counterpart- with bright orange hair, pale skin, and red eyes- which he disguises with special contact lenses.  His clothes, as always, are impeccably fabulous- plus the soundtrack, Low, which was not actually used in the film, is a killer.

Today Madley was graced with a visit from the lovely fashion darlings, Alexa Chung and Tennessee Thomas.  Dear lord they have great style.

Tennessee bought this adorable 1940’s drummer girl dress to wear while playing drums for her band, The Like