Curiosity, and fear, of the future was very much in the air when Alexander McQueen presented his Fall/Winter 1999 "fin de siècle" collection for Givenchy. Y2K had been generating lots of column inches, as is British “enfant terrible” McQueen, who was shaking up the French house of Givenchy, which for so long was associated with elegance, Audrey Hepburn, and the classic LBD.

McQueen opened his collection with a laser show, and sent Tron-inspired models in what one observer described as “android couture” down a silvery mirrored runway. Embellishments, embroidered and printed, took the form of circuit boards. Glow-in-the-dark looks added drama to the show, as did the light-up finale pieces. These were made of molded clear plastic formed from plaster body casts and fitted out with programmed flashing LEDs.

This Givenchy Couture by Alexander McQueen two-piece dress suit is a rare example of the late Alexander McQueen. Features a circuit board design embellished with crystals on front & back of jacket. The jacket is look #23 & #25 from the runway collection; the dress is similar to look #26.

Ensemble details:

• Brand: Givenchy Couture
• Designer: Alexander McQueen
• Collection: 'Tron' Fall/Winter 1999
• Color: Black
• Size: Large (size labels ineligible)
• Approximate garment measurements
      Jacket:
           Shoulder: 16.5"
           Chest: 36"
           Waist: 34"
           Back Length: 27"
      Dress
           Chest: 36"
           Waist: 33"
           Hips: 39"
           Length: 40"
• Condition: Very good condition overall. With the exception of a damaged cuff button, the jacket is in excellent condition. All crystals in the circuit board design are present & firmly attached. The exterior of the dress is in excellent condition but there is damage to the internal lining in the armpit area (see photos).
• Peak lapels
• Front button closure featuring Givenchy branded buttons; branded buttons at cuffs
• Flap pockets at front
• Concealed zip and hook fastening at dress back
• Single vent at dress back
• Fully lined.
• Fabric: 100% Cashmere; Lining: 100% Acetate.
• Dry clean only.
• Made in France.

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