‘White flowing gowns reminiscent of Star Wars films... ‘ ‘Neptune named after the Roman god of water, draws on imagery from classical antiquity to signify the strength of women. Like the hippocamp, the phoenix-the mythical bird that cyclically regenerates, symbolising ever lasting life, renewal, and the sun- was often used in revival styles in combination with other neo-classical motifs. McQueens long white dress with confronting phoenixes beaded on a sheet back panel seen here. The line of Stams back and bottom glimpsed through the panel... if you look closely, the dresses columnar shape- a favorite silhouette for classical revival fashions- the concept of women as columns, or pillars of strength. Neptune was considered a letdown by fashion journalists, it is a wearable, commercial collection and it was presented on a traditional thirty foot runway, both of which contrasted with McQueens characteristically provocative designs and theatrical performances. Although these sentiments continue to some degree today, the collection is nevertheless part of a long history of artists who were similarly drawn to and inspired by the imagery and aesthetics of Green and Roman mythology’. Mixed text references from Alexander McQueen Unseen and Lee Alexander McQueen- Mind, Mythos Muse. Jessica Stam, photographed for American Vogue. 📸@robert_fairer @alexandermcqueen @jessicastamofficial @charlottetilbury @eugenesouleiman @jesshallettcast @voguemagazine @thamesandhudson @yalebooks @c.laire_wilcox @lacma #robertfairer #robertfairerunseen #robertfairerfashionarchive #alexandermcqueen #fashion #vintage #history #dress #grecian #roman #goddess #phoenix #white #style #mythology #hair #makeup #beauty #body #silhouette #woman #line #neptune #water #everlasting #starwars #destiny #romance