Alexander McQueen was a fashion legend and one not to be forgotten; his are some very fancy shoes to fill. Luckily, it seems as if Sarah Burton is the perfect person to do so...
She had worked alongside him for 16 years and, quite clearly, knows how best to work bring the label forward solo. And, whilst last season's collection was very much a tribute to McQueens's innate vision, the AW12 catwalks show something that is, quite uniquely, Sarah's.
Structured waists, corsetry, soft lace, sharp tailoring and ultra-feminine styles are definitely very Sarah-esque, nodding to her success with the gorgeous vintage-feel wedding gown Kate Middleton showcased last year. And the crowd definitely seemed to appreciate it, lifting the roof with their applause when Burton made her way onto the catwalk.
Sarah Burton may have had a big grin on her face, but still recognised the poignancy behind her landmark collection:
"This was about a love of McQueen and everything we do... It feels great to be here."
No wonder she's been named Britain’s designer of the year; utterly stunning.
We wish we could marry Prince Harry, just to wrap one of Burton's creations around us. Actually, we wouldn't exactly say no to wrapping the red-haired royal around us either...
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