2008 F/W "The Girl Who Lived in the Tree" Strapless Dress

This strapless dress with original tag from the "The Girl Who Lived in the Tree" collection was prominently showcased in the "Alexander McQueen: Mind, Mythos, Muse" exhibition at LACMA and NGV Museum. Inspired by the 600-year-old elm tree in his garden, he made up a story about a girl who lives in it and comes out of the darkness to meet a prince and become a queen.

 

• Strapless printed cocktail dress
• Jet, smoke, pearl white 
• Dress woven with the scene of two girls looking into a tree surrounded by fantastic beasts, fairies and flowers
• Internal corset 
• Bodice & hem edged in organza 
• Bubble skirt
• Concealed back hook and zip closure, inner corset zipper closure
• Lined
• 65% silk, 35% cotton lining - 100% silk
• Alexander McQueen, Made in Italy, with original tag 
• Good condition - Small textured mark underneath the organza trim front left (photo 1) various pulls & marks to the fabric which blend into the embroidery somewhat (see photos for condition),  large pull on dress front centre right (photo 9 for detail)
• Estimated size: XS / 2 (marked size 38)

 

Measurements
Bust: 30“
Waist: 26“
Hip: 36“
Length (Center Front): 31“
Length (Underarm to Hem): 30"
Sweep: 41“