The year kicked off with a frenzy over Twilight, the Robert Pattinson vampire flick, but now that Alexander Mcqueen went for a decidedly Dracula twist to his fall collection, it looks like the fashion look might be here for a while longer.
The Alexander McQueen fall 2009 menswear show featured men dressed in stark black, from head to toe, accessorized with canes, and embellished with the under-eye circles only a ravenous creature of the night should have. The only real bursts of colors were a bloody shade of red, a testament to the vampire theme that no doubt influenced the McQueen show.
The collection itself was beautiful tailored and had a very old English aesthetic to it. Then again, if you encountered anyone like this on the streets, you’d almost expect him to pull out an antique pocket watch, which has stood still since the turn of the century, before taking a leap at your neck wit his blood-stained fangs.
Check out some more vampire-influenced pop culture below.
Dracula Fashion
Demonic Couture at Alexander McQueens Fall 2009 Menswear Show
Trend Themes
1. Vampire Fashion - The Dracula-inspired Alexander McQueen fall 2009 menswear show has sparked a trend in vampire-themed fashion, with all-black ensembles and blood red accents.
2. Gothic Aesthetics - The combination of stark black attire, old English aesthetics, and dramatic embellishments seen in the Alexander McQueen show has created a trend towards gothic fashion.
3. Pop Culture Influence - The obsession with vampire movies and TV shows like Twilight has influenced the fashion industry, leading to a rise in dark and mystical fashion trends.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The vampire-inspired fashion trend offers opportunities for fashion brands and designers to create unique and statement-making clothing and accessories.
2. Entertainment - The popularity of vampire-themed pop culture has opened doors for entertainment industries to create immersive experiences, events, and products that cater to fans of the genre.
3. Beauty - The dark and sultry aesthetic of the vampire trend can be translated into makeup, hair, and beauty products, offering opportunities for beauty brands to tap into this edgy and alluring style.