Runway to Retail: Alexander McQueen Floral Engraved Boots

You may remember these boots from the Alexander McQueen Fall 2010 runway show which ran just after his unfortunate suicide earlier this year.

As part of the last show to be subject to Mr. McQueen’s direct approval, I expect these will be both coveted and collectible.

And, at a hefty $4195 price tag, these will be a glamorous splurge for those shoe-fanatics  who can afford such an indulgence…and yes, I do regret that I can’t be one of them.

Here’s a fond wish that at least one museum’s fashion collection get’s a pair of these for the rest of us to enjoy viewing as well.

McQueen Floral Engraved boots available via Net-a-porter.

Spring 2011 Runway: Alexander McQueen by Sarah Burton

If you were among the many people who were uncertain whether or not the House of McQueen would survive the  passing of namesake Alexander McQueen earlier this year, the Spring 2011 runway will satisfy all but the most stringent of McQueen purists of Sarah Burton’s ability to channel the spirit and creative energy we have come to associate with the McQueen name.

Photos on this page via Style.com, full coverage here.

(To say “I want….” on several of these shoes it a huge *make that enormous* understatement.)

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Alexander McQueen Skull Sandals

First looks can be quite deceiving.  Looking at the side view of these silver studded Alexander McQueen sandals, what would you have guessed would appear on the front side?  I must admit that the skull design cutout, which a signature look for Alexander McQueen, was quite unexpected.

The Alexander McQueen Studded Skull Sandal has been marked down a second time at the official Alexander McQueen website to a sale price of $319.

Alexander McQueen Neutral Moto Boots

Do you remember earlier this year when we showed you these very hot Moto boots from Alexander McQueen?

These deliciously hot boots:

Alexander McQueen 227122WAG42 $1134 at Zappos.com

Well,  just recently arrived at Zappos, they now come in a neutral beige leather:

Alexander McQueen 227122WA2B3$1159 at Zappos.com

So, what’s hotter than a monster-sexy ankle boot?

…..A monster-sexy ankle boot in a neutral that make your legs look like they go on forever!

*** Final note: I dropped by the official Alexander McQueen site today, and there is a sale going on right now…limited styles and quantities available!

Sarah Jessica Parker’s SATC Promo Shoes

Sarah Jessica Parker has been promoting Sex and the City 2 this week.  She was on the Early Show a couple of days ago wearing a raspberry colored dress with Alexander McQueen sandals.

Hers are bronze, there is a pair available at Nieman Marcus that is titled Oil.  Love the color.

Alexander McQueen Oil Backzip sandals $925

Then during the New York Premier she wore a Valentino Couture dress.  This collection wasn’t a hit with the critics, but on the red carpet, the dresses are beautiful.  I think it will prove to be a popular collection.  I have seen dresses from this collection twice so far.

Anyways, Sarah Jessica Parker wore silver gray Ferragamo double platform pumps.  Overall, critics think the pumps were too clunky for the light silk dress.   I am a little tired of this style of pump, especially double and triple platforms which get into tranny territory with their 6 inch heels.  I am surprised SJP didn’t wear a strappy sandal.

I am more than a little surprised she wore these because we have seen Jennifer Lopez, twice, Kate Beckinsale, and Michelle Williams wear these shoes all last month.  As one who is known for being first in fashion I thought she would have gone with something never worn on the red carpet before.  There was an issue a couple of years ago about a dress that had been worn on the red carpet before.  Her stylist should have paid more attention.  I couldn’t find an online source for these shoes.

Then for the after party dress SJP went with an Madonna-ish Elie Saab and Kicholas Kirkwood shoes.

She also wore them last night to the Letterman Show.  I like them with the second outfit over the Elie Saab dress.

These shoes are available through Browns Fashions  £665.00 .

I couldn’t locate an US outlet, but I didn’t spend a lot of time searching.

As she spends more and more time promoting the movie, it will be interesting to see what SJP wears.