EVERYONE was waiting breathlessly for what Lady Gaga would wear for this year's Academy Awards. Would it live up to that gorgeous Valentino Haute Couture periwinkle moment at the 2019 Golden Globes? Well...it was a beautiful gown, a strong shape and a nice red carpet moment: She wore this strapless muted black mermaid shaped gown from Alexander McQueen designed by Sarah Burton.  Throughout her career Gaga has had strong ties to Alexander McQueen, the man himself and the House. Include her "Born This Way" foundation mission statement for mental help and the connection seems like a perfect match.



Part of me wishes this was more of a GOWN moment but she left that for something else...The gown featured exaggerated hips and gathered below-the-hips full attached skirt, leather gloves AND...a VERY EXPENSIVE Tiffany diamond necklace...

Click below to watch Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 2018:

WHAT: Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2018. Creative Director for Alexander McQueen Sarah Burton's new Spring/Summer collection shown in Paris Fashion Week.

INSPIRATION: The gardens of Great Dixter (above), the family home of gardener and gardening writer Christopher Lloyd, was the main inspiration for Sarah Burton and her design team. There were also the very McQueen touches of Medieval, Punk and semi-deconstructed beauty.



TRENDS: Oversized jackets; trench coats; tea-length/midi dresses; plaid punk; flower applique; tulle dresses; brocade.

Collection Highlights:










Click below to watch Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2018 show:

Nicole Kidman in Alexander McQueen Spring 2017: It seems as if the 2017 Golden Globes Red Carpet was having a bit of a "Game of Thrones"/Renaissance/Medieval Fashion Moment. There were several cold shoulder sleeves, lots of metallics, and silhouettes that would be perfect for the Daenerys Targaryen's, Cersei Lannister's and a little bit of Catherine de Medici for good measure. And Nicole Kidman was right in there in the fashion moment with this silver and white gown from Alexander McQueen's Spring/Summer 2017 collection by designer Sarah Burton...

My Thoughts: The gown was VERY intricate and featured puffy open-shoulder sleeves, white/nude chiffon, beautiful silver paillette embroidery and a torn-like chiffon hem. It also has caged boning that can be seen through the gown. It was a work of fashion art. I am sure many of you might think this is a mess on Nicole but...I actually like it! I applaud Nicole for always being a little bit on the cutting edge of red carpet fashion (remember her chartreuse colored John Galliano Chinoiserie gown at the 1997 Oscars?) and for once again, "going there" in this dress. Sooooo...what did YOU guys think?

Trends: Ruffles; cropped jackets; lace; flower prints; romantic dresses; feminine "light" dressing; lacing; leather for Spring; Edwardian sleeves.

Colors: White, red, black, blush, powder pink, metallics.

Well, well, well...here we have Felicity Jones in Custom Alexander McQueen by Sarah Burton. The silver gray silk satin ball gown with sequined halter neckline top section. the gown is A LOT. And to be honest, not in a good way. I think this is overwhelming on her and isn't really flattering. She could have worn one of those STUNNING Elie Saab Haute Couture ball gown and looked much, much better. I think this is too heavy and too high waisted as well. If I would change something, I would have dropped the waist and lessened the gathering on the sides of the gown.



Would love to know what you guys think?  Yay or Nay?