Fashion’s latest gilded age comes replete with high collars, puffed sleeves, delicate lawn dresses—
and an attitude that’s very much of the moment. Photographed by David Sims.
POMP AND
CIRCUMSTANCE
Alexander McQueen’s
Sarah Burton gives
the Edwardian-era
lingerie dress a
sensuous update—
one that’s better
complemented by a
candy-colored shag
than a period
pompadour. Model
Patrycja Piekarska
wears an Alexander
McQueen lace
dress; Alexander
McQueen, NYC.
Fashion Editor:
Camilla Nickerson.