Alexander McQueen showcased dress-jacket hybrids at Paris Fashion Week

From tailored suits to slinky cape dresses McQueen's latest collection had something for everyone 
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Hannah Rochell6 March 2018

During a week of hybrids at Paris Fashion Week - where two or more items are fused together to make one, new and improved version - the trend continued at Alexander McQueen in the French fashion capital last night.

In a fierce presentation from creative director Sarah Burton, models strutted down the catwalk wearing dresses which were part frock, part trench; familiar lapels and collars merged effortlessly into lace or floaty prints.

Zips were everywhere, unzipping to transform a chunky knitted sweater into a cape, or dividing sections between coats which were a cross between a biker and a puffer. Crombie-Style overcoats were finished with a hem that was more blanket than blazer.

Structure was another key theme in this collection, with transparent skirts and tuxedo jackets nipped in at the waist with wide leather belts.

Alexander McQueen AW18 collection
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Tailoring in the form of military stripe trousers, split-hem flares and long, voluminous tailcoats was paired with solid red leather bodices, while Wall Street-style striped shirting came in stiff starched layers. Colours also erred on the armed forces side of things, with lots of black and red, as well as olive green.

Eveningwear came with more colour and flourish; slinky cape dresses cascaded with rainbow tassels, and an embellished beetle design continued through from head to toe with frocks teamed with matching chunky heeled ankle boots.

Alexander McQueen AW18 collection
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The hybrid theme continued in the show finale, too, with a parade of tuxedo jackets elevated to cocktail dress status with enormous oversized pink shoulders, or a huge red bow tied at the back.

Alexander McQueen AW18 collection
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Every attendee at the show received an Aran sweater with their name stitched into the label: Instagram gold.

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