Extraordinary Fall 2008 Alexander McQueen 'The Girl Who Lived in the Tree' Black Silk Chiffon Trained Corset Dress The 1980s Each are made from glass

Each are made from glass crystals and form a flower that combines a green centre with pink petals and then this is all edged in clear crystals

gorgeous gown

/  (6) Spring 2008 Valentino Ad Campaign

Its super easy to travel with and easy to wear - it works perfectly with heels or flats

Perhaps a slight oxidation to the silver here and there but I do not consider this a flaw as it is natural patina and adds to its appeal

Extraordinary Fall 2008 Alexander McQueen 'The Girl Who Lived in the Tree' Black Silk Chiffon Trained Corset Dress The 1980s Each are made from glassMcQueen's Fall 2008 collection was called 'The Girl Who Lived in a Tree' and it was inspired by a combination of his trip to India and a 600 year old elm in his garden. I have included two photos from the runway that year and you can see how the elements from these pieces were combined to create this dress. The V&A Museum says of this collection: 'McQueens Autumn Winter 2008 collection centered on a fairy tale narrative devised by McQueen about a girl