Important Fall 1999 Alexander McQueen 'The Overlook' Immaculately Tailored Rare Red Fantail Coat z-archive-1960s This is a rare opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to have one of the most dramatic pieces of Halston I have ever seen

The cut of this dress is a version of what would go on to become one of Ossie's most famous and recognizable designs

I love when I find these earlier examples of Oscar de la Renta's work

The collar is cut long and pointed and tops a V front bodice

The bust has wide straps that curve up and over each shoulder to sit wide and expose the collarbones

Important Fall 1999 Alexander McQueen 'The Overlook' Immaculately Tailored Rare Red Fantail Coat z-archive-1960s This is a rare opportunityAlexander McQueen shows always verge on avant grade installation and performance art and this one was no exception. Lee himself once said 'I don't want to do a cocktail party, I'd rather people left my shows and vomited. I prefer extreme reactions.' Vogue called this collection poetic despite that fact that it has been inspired by the 'The Shining'. The Fall collection was entitled 'The Overlook', the name of the hotel in the film, and it was held