Spring 2011 bag collections have already started to emerge for preorder on all of the major luxury retail websites, but some brands are quicker about having their items posted than others. I have yet to find any Alexander McQueen Spring 2011 handbags up for grabs, but I was able to find a few press pictures of the collection for our mutual enjoyment.
McQueen’s new creative director, Sarah Burton, only showed one bag during the line’s runway presentation, so finally getting to see these promo shots is enlightening indeed. Alongside the requisite fantastical skull clutches, the brand is also offering several pieces that look downright functional under their leather foliage. If these pieces are an indication of what is to come from the brand’s handbags, then Alexander McQueen certainly remains in capable hands. As if spring’s runway show even left any doubt.
Photos via Style.com.
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Love it, grace n darkness.
Wow, I’m lovin it!
Love this brand and what they do with form and function. Real quality – love it! I also like the style.com website – a great source of quality information.
how AWESOME is that first clutch? lovelovelove!
These look more like art pieces than wearable handbags. With the exception of the bottom two, I wouldn’t wear any of them but I’d frame them and put them up.
Every one of these is gorgeous and the only one I wouldn’t love to own is the fringe clutch.
That first clutch, especially, is amazing! 😀
Amanda, the first clutch is beautiful!!!
these are so gorgeous…
love these clutches especially the black one that is woven with the gold skull on top just beautiful 🙂 (ipad)
that white crossbody has my name written all over it!! (ipad)
These are gorgeous and I am amazed at the attention to detail. That being said, I can’t say that I would carry any of these or any Alexander McQueen creation for that matter. Nice eye candy though!
Gorgeous and I like the RM nikki looking bag (ipad)
Gorgeous bags!!! (ipad)
Love the clutches. (iPad)
The gold clutch looks absolutely gorgeous! (ipad)
ohmigoodness these are BANANAS. RIP alex mcqueen. i can’t believe it’s almost been a year ::tears:: (ipad)
The darkness of these bags are simply gorgeous. (ipad)
She’s so beautiful~ (ipad)
Oh girl, the finger slots in that clutch are fierce!
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These capture the asthetic of Mcqueen very well, especially the first gold clutch. I’d love to slip my fingers in one eventually (ipad)
Very daring. Love it! (ipad)
I am in love with #1 and #3. I’m looking for a great clutch, maybe one of those two is it! (ipad)
Love love love! the crossbody bags! and the first clutch with the knuckle ring is AMAZINGG!
Love love love! the crossbody bags! and the first clutch with the knuckle ring is AMAZINGG! (ipad)
Interesting. I like the hobo. (ipad)
Like the top one! Very cool and unique! (ipad)
Love it though I could never pull this off! (ipad)
although lee mcqueen is gone, i’m very glad that his spirit lives on in his brand! (ipad)
I love all the detailing in the purses. They’ve even managed to make a classic leather hobo pop out without making it look tacky. (Ipad)
The gold clutch, and the Union Jack clutch look like pieces of art, simply gorgeous. And I NEED that hobo in my life, so pretty!! (ipad)
love the handle detailing on the first clutch .. would like this more if the clutch didnt have detailing.
my favorite is the one right below it! (ipad)
I love the gold clutch! (ipad)
I’d love to have the hobo! (ipad)
I think that Sarah Burton y stepping on safe ground, the bags and the spring collection are nothing new, she gave Alexander´s creations a bit of a twist and presented them for spring. I like the bags but they didn´t come as a surprise. (ipad)
I love the fringe clutch and i kinda like that she kept McQueen’s designs, just slightly changed them 🙂
They need to be here for awhile,so beautiful
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Yes! I was really hoping that there would be a great knuckle buster design for next year and this does not disappoint! (ipad)
I can substitute this as a weapon for protection if someone hassles me on the subway! (ipad) 🙂
I die over the gold clutch. DIE. So amazing. (ipad)
The first clutch and the black crossbody will be mine (ipad)
wow! 😀 (ipad)
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edgy. Luvs it. (ipad)
These clutches are not only handbags — they are art! (ipad)
She really is doing a terrific job. I didn’t think anyone would be able to pull it off but it’s obvious that she has an enormous respect and understanding of Mr. McQueen’s work. The golden one is just out of this world. (ipad)
the gold leaves are very well executed.. but it would be difficult to match no? nevertheless, its very pretty. (ipad)
I agree with Leticia, these bags are artfully done, McQueen is there…(ipad)
the first clutch is pure golden perfection! (ipad)
That one with the brass knuckles is so out there but you’ve got to respect the man. (ipad)
I will own one of the knuckle clutches one day. gorgeous pieces, completely in line with McQueen’s vision. (ipad)
that first clutch is beyond incredible-LOVE! (ipad)
Love the first bag!(iPad)
I think Sarah does the brand justice, the skull clutches are amazing! (ipad)
I really like these! They would be bring such an edge to a little black dress (ipad)
Before McQueen, I was never a fan of skulls. Now, I can’t think of any clutch I want more than one of his skull clutches. (iPad)
That black Union Jack clutch is my favorite.
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Love the clutch!! (ipad)
My sister loves these!!! (ipad)
I’ve always wanted an alexander mcqueen clutch! (ipad)
Such a great artist (ipad)
a legend gone too soon (ipad)
LOVE LOVE LOVE these, McQueen is currently topping my list of favorite designer brands. Fingers crossed for a new twist on their classic skull scarf! (ipad)
So sad that his bags live on and not such a great talent. (ipad)
Gotta write an article about these beauties….
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love the detail on the first clutch <3 (ipad)
like them ALL (ipad)
it’s too busy looking for me (ipad)
I love love love the foliage element on these bags. That first clutch is amazing. (ipad)
Just as lovely as the shoe collection! (ipad)
R.I.P. Alexander McQueen! (ipad)
The gold clutch is just soooo fabulous!!! (Ipad)
I love these. I need to get more clutches in my life. (ipad)
I would LOVE to own a McQueen bag…le sigh (ipad)
This feels very much like a McQueen bag. I think Burton is following its spirit very well. (ipad)
If I ever want brass knuckles built into my clutch for self defense, I’m definitely buying the gold one! iPad
I like #4. (ipad)
Correct format (ipad)
I think AM is getting too crazy with their embellishment. I do love number 3, though.
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they are BEAUTIFUL!!!!! I want them ALL!!! (ipad)
I love McQueen clutches!! I mean LOVE. Too bad I could never afford one. (ipad)
I like the skull clutch (a very subtle go at the union jack), and the black bag with the leaf detail is gorgeous. (ipad)
Yeesh! (ipad)
I seriously think I gasped in awe seeing that first one! (ipad)
i love that first clutch! it’s so ladylike and badass at the same time! (ipad)
ahhhhh! the small clutches just kill me! I am lusting after them so badly!! (iPad)
only digging the first one (ipad)
OMG! I love the clutch and Im not a huge fan of clutches. And the handle. OMG, as if you could knock someone out with that bad boy. LOL (ipad)
Extremely innovative design. Proves that skulls do not necessary mean goth. (ipad)
OMG — I LOVE IT!!! (iPad)
Before McQueen, Who would ever incorporate skulls. . (iPad)
Love this clutch! (ipad)
Those McQueen skull clutches never cease to amaze me. I’m happy that Sarah is keeping the brand spirit alive. (iPad)
Oh.. oh my gosh, those leaves on that first one are just so gorgeous. I wish I had something like that in September. (ipad)
The fringe clutch is to die for!!! (ipad)
such elegant skulls on that first clutch! (ipad)
I really like these! They would be bring such an edge to a little black dress (ipad)
And Alexander McQueen lives…(ipad)
the more i see them, the more i want one of the clutches. (ipad)
The first one looks really gaudy. (ipad)
I just can’t get past the skulls. (ipad)
As time goes on, his bags will only be more coveted. (ipad)
MCQUEEN FEVER (ipad)
GREAT CLUTCH TO CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR (ipad)
I would really like to see these in person, especially the first one! (ipad)
Alexander McQueen is not my personal style, but I appreciate the creativity and love how the new designers have kept McQueen’s aesthetic.
I love those last two bags and look forward to more. (ipad)
I love the leaf design deatails! (ipad)
I love the black stitched Union Jack skull clutch! (ipad)
Not a fan at all of the last two, with lacing, but the others are interesting. I’d need to see and feel them IRL. (ipad)
These are beautiful! I’m not a fan of the four finger rings on the gold clutch, though. But the details are exquisite. I love the leaf details and the skulls resting on top of the four rings. Gorgeous.
I like that hobo too, but the shape reminds me of a Rebecca Minkoff nikki with the resin handle. Still pretty, though. I would love to see this collection in person someday. (iPad)
i am obsessed with AMQ skull clutches, and i hope to get a knuckle duster this year!!! DROOL DROOL DROOL (IPAD)
I covet anything Alexander McQueen in general, but knuckle-duster clutches take me to another place completely. Love. (ipad)
That leaf clutch is stunning! (ipad)
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Adore!!! (ipad)
Love the color! (ipad)
Perfect size clutch! (ipad)
As always, wonderful McQueen offerings! (iPad)
so much hard work must have gone into producing this amazing artisic creation.Truly an amazing bag.[opad]
Words fail me. (ipad)
Really pretty (ipad)
This reminds me more of a fall bag. (ipad)
These are not my personal style, but I can see how some would go crazy for them! (ipad)
WOW (ipad)
looove the clutch (ipad)
Ok, that took me some time to pick up my jaw.
Loveeee the skull-knuckles-thingy! (ipad)
Way to go Sarah Burton!
U made me almost forgot to text (ipad) .. Almost ! (ipad)
i think Sarah Burton is doing a beautiful job of carrying on the line – distinctly McQueen but also clearly her work. (ipad)
these bags are so mcqueen! i love it! i am in love with the gold clutch (ipad)
I cant help but think of Julius Caesar when looking at the gold clutch. (iPad)
The gold clutch is calling out to me! (ipad)
Love the gold one. (ipad)
wouldn’t fit an iPad
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Why do virtually all of these comments here have ‘(ipad)’ written after them?
Are we supposed to believe that the vast majority of commenters on this blog are on ipads? Or is something else going on, I wonder?
That featured gold bag w/the knuckle ring type of handle looks tacky. 😛 I’m not a big McQueen fan, though the black hobo seems cool. (ipad)
i’m in love with the first clutch!! (ipad)
The gold-leaf clutch is STUNNING! (iPad)
why does everything have to have a skull on it? This is so over… (ipad)
The skull is a signature element of Alexander McQueen designs and was long before skulls became particularly fashionable, once again (probably, largely due to his designs).
I don’t think you can expect a design house to give up their signature elements, just because they may go in and out of fashion, from time-to-time.
Also, a lot of people (including me, to a certain extent!) like to wear skulls and have done so for years and I imagine most of them probably won’t want to just abandon their signature look, simply because of the vagaries of fashion?
That gold clutch is beyond perfection!!! (iPad)
I love the fringe clutch! (ipad)
The look, the feel, the style, the emotion of wearing a Alexander McQueen piece is total Brit Rock Glamour.
His skulls are superb, this one featured on the gold! clutch is beautifully detailed, it reminds of the French romantic Père Lachaise cemetery, bones skulls flowers and leaves, all a bit withered.
The detailing is always AMAZING on McQueens clutches. (IPad)
love the color, love the leaf design! (ipad)
The first photo (the gold clutch) is TO DIE FOR! (iPad)
argh i wish i could afford the gold clutch, too perfect! (ipad)
its a heavy bag not so classy…
its very fit for (iPad)
It seems Mcqueen’s legacy lives on indeed (ipad)
I would love to have one of his clutches in my collection. (ipad)
The details are amazing! (ipad)
So sexy (ipad)
The last two bags seem a bit juvenile to be a part of McQueen’s line for some reason but the others are amazing!!!!! (ipad)
how clever to incorporate the clutch’s skull motif as rings! it would be so interesting to see someone with a clutch like that. (ipad)
Gorgeous pieces! I want them allll 😀 (ipad)
OMG, all of them are gorgeous. I want ’em all! LOL (ipad)
amazing! wish I could afford one
i love the clutches (ipad)
Can’t stop thinking about the clutch (ipad)
anything mcqueen won’t go wrong! ( ipad )
To be honest there isnt that much of a new take on the clutches (ipad)
Beautiful clutches. It still makes me sad that he’s gone. (ipad)
The knuckle duster clutch is just so gorgeous. i can imagine it against a plain black sheath dress. (ipad)
Super haute!
The skulls… (ipad)
great clutches (ipad)
i kind of like this, esp the ring piece wear they slot for the finger could easily grab on. (ipad)
Beautiful!!
fabulous it’s so alexander (ipad)
I love love love love love love this bag! did i mention i love this bag? I’m surprised my keyboard is still working because of all the drool on it I love it so much. ipad
That gold clutch is absolutely amazing!! (ipad)
i love them the design for clutch
As the expert in this area – would love to ask…where can I buy a black version of this clutch (the gold knuckle duster). I regret not buying it in Milan last year and I don’t like the newer versions as much, they are softer. Any ideas. (I do have the bottom left one too – I love it!)