A fine Alexander McQueen for Givenchy couture silver beaded evening gown, Spring-Summer, 1998, dated label and numbered '44. At Catherine', of silver and ivory sari-silk, the upper bodice of flesh coloured tulle embellished with fish-scale loops of silver and crystal beads, the left midriff left un-adorned, with 36in long trained hem, bust 76cm, 30in, waist 61cm, 24in In this third collection for Givenchy, McQueen had two major themes - Japanese-inspired garments and a fascination with chain mail. One model wore a chain mail headdress reminiscent of a Norman crusader. McQueen used real chains or beads to resemble chain mail, as in this case. See KTA lot 176 25.6.13 for a dress with metal 'chain mail' bodice from the same collection. This haute couture gown was commissioned but never worn.

good condition, very fresh, beading is superb, fabric is lustrous and bright