{"title":"Alexander McQueen","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"archival-alexander-mcqueen-2008-union-jack-top-halterneck-knit-shirt-rare-designer-vintage-core-grunge-whimsigoth-cyber-punk-grail-size-xss","title":"Archival Alexander McQueen 2008 Union Jack Top Halterneck Knit Shirt Rare Designer Vintage Core Grunge Whimsigoth Cyber Punk Grail Size XS S","description":"\u003cp\u003e# ARCHIVAL COUTURE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Provenance \u0026amp; Historical Significance\u003cbr\u003e**MUSEUM GRAIL: THE ALEXANDER MCQUEEN A\/W 2008 \"UNION JACK\" DECONSTRUCTED STRICK TOP**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn irreplaceable, investment-grade relic from the golden era of Lee Alexander McQueen’s personal creative tenure. This highly coveted halterneck top represents one of the most politically charged milestones of late 2000s British avant-garde fashion—sourced from the monumental Autumn\/Winter 2008 collection, \"The Girl Who Lived in the Tree.\" Celebrated by fashion historians as a masterclass in gothic nationalism, this exact garment features the collection’s definitive key-motif: a digitally warped, seemingly \"melting\" Union Jack flag. Pristine archival examples from this specific runway year are exceedingly rare and housed in premier fashion institutions worldwide like the MET and the V\u0026amp;A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Design \u0026amp; Structural Architecture\u003cbr\u003eA quintessential example of McQueen's genius in subverting traditional tailorship into hyper-feminine, subversive streetwear armor.\u003cbr\u003e*   **The Graphic Deconstruction:** The melting and bleeding effect of the British flag is completely integrated into the physical textile matrix, wrapping organically around the anatomical contours of the female torso for visual compression.\u003cbr\u003e*   **The Subversive Halterneck Cut:** Engineered with a deep, scoop-cut front neckline juxtaposed against dramatic shoulder cut-outs. The thick red collar loop sweeps seamlessly into a completely bare backless chassis, defining a powerful editorial silhouette.\u003cbr\u003e*   **The Hourglass Waist Curation:** Crafted with an aggressive side-seam compression that tapers drastically toward the natural waistline. The heavy, compact weight of the hemline prevents the knit from riding up during kinetic movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Textile \u0026amp; Material Science\u003cbr\u003eEngineered in Italy from a premium luxury hybrid blend composed of 94% Rayon-Viscose and 6% Technical Polyester executed in a dense, complex Double-Jacquard Knit. The heavy, high-gauge viscose gives the top a cool, liquid-like weight and deep matte color saturation, preventing the white yarn from bleeding into the intense crimson red or obsidian black. Concurrently, the 6% technical polyester forms the elastomeric core yarn. This guarantees exceptional mechanical stretch and shape retention, meaning the top will never stretch out, sag, or lose its structural compression over decades of storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Curator’s Condition \u0026amp; Transparency Report\u003cbr\u003e*   **Classification:** NOS (New Old Stock) \/ Mint Archival Condition (Grade A+ Vault Quality).\u003cbr\u003e*   **Preservation State:** Flawless, near-deadstock archive quality. The dense double-jacquard knit retains its complete original factory-crisp tension. Absolutely zero evidence of edge friction, piling, structural fabric stretch, or laundering stress.\u003cbr\u003e*   **Authentication \u0026amp; Label Archaeology:** 100% verified. Features the rare original woven black satin \"Alexander McQueen - Made in Italy\" neck tag with the small \"C\" nestled inside the large \"Q\". Internally, the garment features the pristine, unwashed dual care labels confirming the 94\/6 composition, manufacturing size 32, and the official Alexander McQueen Japan Co., Ltd. import signifier, proving its elite distribution history through Tokyo's strict authenticity channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Specifications \u0026amp; Measurements\u003cbr\u003e*   **House \/ Brand:** Alexander McQueen (Mainline)\u003cbr\u003e*   **Collection:** Autumn\/Winter 2008 (\"The Girl Who Lived in the Tree\")\u003cbr\u003e*   **Marked Size:** IT 32 \/ USA 0 (Extra Small)\u003cbr\u003e*   **CRITICAL FIT NOTE:** Due to the dense, heavy nature of the double-jacquard knit, this top offers a firm, compressive fit. Although marked an Italian 32, this garment is strictly recommended for modern sizes True XS to a very slim Small (EU 32 - 34 \/ US 0 - 2 \/ UK 4 - 6). Please strictly respect the flat measurements below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e### Flat Measurements (Unstretched \u0026amp; Relaxed)\u003cbr\u003e*   **Shoulder-to-Shoulder:** Free \/ Open *(Halterneck architecture)*\u003cbr\u003e*   **Pit-to-Pit (Chest):** 36 cm \/ 14.2 \" *(Possesses excellent mechanical stretch)*\u003cbr\u003e*   **Total Length (Front Collar to Hem):** 36 cm \/ 14.2 \"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Archival Preservation \u0026amp; Global Transit:**\u003cbr\u003eDispatched under rigorous museum protocols. Wrapped in acid-free archival tissue paper within a climate-controlled casing engineered for high-value textiles. Shipped globally via DHL Express Premium Courier—fully tracked, maximum-value insured, with direct signature required to guarantee an uncompromised chain of custody.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Novum ex vetere Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53668642914651,"sku":null,"price":2690.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/2922\/9403\/files\/P1015051.jpg?v=1785149851"}],"url":"https:\/\/novum-ex-vetere-vintage.com\/en-sg\/collections\/alexander-mcqueen.oembed","provider":"Novum ex vetere Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}