This is our first post on fashion. I didn’t originally think of this space as a place to comment on what is happening on the runways of Paris and beyond, so I think I’ll save it for special occaisions.

I’ve been watching this show over and over again for a couple months now, I really am a fan of what is happening here. I’ve always loved Alexander McQueen and think his concept-driven shows are thoughtful, full of raw talent, and dripping with craft.

This show is called Plato’s Atlantis and expanded it to something like the Queen Mother, covered in snakes, in space. I can’t even begin to tell you how well this was executed.

The show started off with a strange dream sequence on a jumbotron with two large cameras on the actual runway. Once the first model came out it became clear that the cameras were filming live and their image was shown on the jumbotron, even when filming the audience.

So, so gorgeous. Images from the show:

One commentator said it showcased superwomen and stated that “I wanted to go home and find a sexy lizard woman with aqua-lungs to spend the rest of my life with.” Michael Stipe said it “felt very 21st century for the first time.”

I will also say that McQueen successfully used Orca songs in the show, a definite first. I’d love to collaborate with this man at some point in my career. What a madman!

Highlights | Full Show