Alexander McQueen
Circa 1996 Vintage Black Corset Embroidered Jacket
Size IT 44 – fits like a Small
Step into fashion history with this rare and iconic Alexander McQueen jacket, dating back to circa 1996, during the designer’s formative years when he redefined modern tailoring with sharp silhouettes and theatrical structure. This piece embodies McQueen's early aesthetic—romantic, rebellious, and impeccably constructed.
Key Features:
• From the Early McQueen Era (c. 1996): A highly collectible piece from one of McQueen’s earliest ready-to-wear collections, capturing the raw edge and couture-level construction that defined his breakout work.
• Corset-Inspired Structure: The jacket features a corset-style panel at the waist, enhanced with dramatic white embroidered topstitching that sculpts and accentuates the body—an early nod to McQueen’s fascination with historical silhouettes and body-construction.
• Hook-and-Eye Fastening: The front closes with a row of silver-tone hook-and-eye closures, giving the jacket a Victorian-meets-modern twist—one of McQueen's signature design motifs.
• Detailed Embroidery & Paneling: Precision contrast stitching outlines the jacket’s shape at the shoulders, waist, and back, emphasizing its hourglass silhouette.
• Peplum Hem: The slight peplum flare at the back adds a dramatic, feminine finish.
• Two Functional Front Zip Pockets: Finished with brass-tone zippers that add an industrial contrast to the elegant tailoring.
• Fabric & Construction:
◦ 61% Linen, 39% Viscose — Structured yet breathable
◦ Fully lined
◦ Made in Italy with exquisite craftsmanship
Condition:
Great overall vintage condition. Minimal signs of wear.
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Measurements (laid flat):
• Shoulders: 38 cm / 15 in
• Armpits: 45 cm / 17.5 in
• Sleeves: 54 cm / 21 in
• Back length (under collar): 52 cm / 20.5 in
Shipped from France