Open-back draped velvet halterneck maxi dress
MCQUEEN's dresses release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $5,900, quality lands at 60/100, comfort at 60/100, and sustainability at 70/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · MCQUEEN
- Category · Dresses
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Quality Analysis 60/100
This Alexander McQueen velvet maxi dress, while luxurious, is made from a non-stretchy viscose-silk blend and requires dry cleaning, suggesting it's designed for special occasions rather than everyday wear. The concealed zip fastening is a common feature, but without details on seam construction or hardware quality, its long-term durability for frequent use is uncertain.
Comfort Assessment 60/100
While the "plush 'Lust Red' velvet" sounds luxurious, the "mid-weight, non-stretchy fabric" suggests this dress might feel a bit restrictive, especially given its elegant halter neckline and open-back design.
Sustainability Impact 70/100
This luxurious velvet dress, crafted from 80% viscose and 20% silk, does not provide specific sustainability clues, resulting in a neutral score.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Bust | Waist | Length | Hip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT40 | 80 cm | 66 cm | 151 cm | 100 cm |
| IT38 | ||||
| IT42 | ||||
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Garment details
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Editors’ Notes: Alexander McQueen has long mastered the art of draping - for Spring '24, the brand manipulates fabric to evoke the unfurling petals of a rose. Made from plush 'Lust Red' velvet, this dress has an elegant halter neckline and an alluring open back. Echo the runway by styling yours with a pair of sculptural gold cuffs.
Editors’ Notes: Alexander McQueen has long mastered the art of draping - for Spring '24, the brand manipulates fabric to evoke the unfurling petals of a rose. Made from plush 'Lust Red' velvet, this dress has an elegant halter neckline and an alluring open back. Echo the runway by styling yours with a pair of sculptural gold cuffs.
Size & Fit: Fits large to size, take one size smaller than normal Designed for a slightly loose fit Mid-weight, non-stretchy fabric Model is 180cm/ 5’11” and is wearing an IT 38 View size guide
Details & Care: Red velvet Concealed zip fastening along back 80% viscose, 20% silk; lining: 100% silk Dry clean Designer color: Lust Red Large to size. See Size & Fit notes.
Care: Large to size. See Size & Fit notes.
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