An iconic Alexander McQueen Fall 2005 “Hitchcock” runway dress, designed under the creative direction of Lee Alexander McQueen.
This model appeared on the runway and is now considered a signature piece of the collection. The design distills McQueen’s cinematic austerity and dark romanticism, pairing a severe, impeccably tailored front with a dramatically sensual sheer lace back panel.
The back features a sculptural oval cut-out filled with delicate black floral lace over fine mesh, creating the illusion of exposed skin while maintaining structure and elegance. From the front, the dress reads as a pure, minimalist black column—its drama revealed only in movement or from behind.
The silhouette is sharply elongated and body-contouring, with narrow shoulders, softly puffed sleeve heads, and a slim pencil cut through the hips and skirt. It is one of McQueen’s most refined and flattering jersey constructions of the period.
A true museum-level McQueen piece.
Details
- Designer: Alexander McQueen
- Creative Director: Lee Alexander McQueen
- Collection: Fall 2005 “Hitchcock”
- Material: Viscose jersey with lace back panel
- Color: Black
- Features: Oval lace back cut-out, sheer floral lace insert, long sleeves with soft puffed shoulders, sculpted pencil silhouette
- Closure: Back zip with hook at neckline
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Size & Fit
- Tagged size: IT 38
- Fits approximately: XS–S / US 0–4
The jersey has moderate stretch and molds closely to the body.
Collector’s Note
This dress is among the most documented and coveted pieces from McQueen’s Fall 2005 “Hitchcock” collection. Its instantly recognizable lace back has become emblematic of the era and is widely cited in McQueen retrospectives and auction catalogs.
Original examples in this size and condition are increasingly scarce.
A serious collector’s piece — equally suited to archive curation, exhibition loan, or dramatic evening wear.
