This dress was part of Alexander McQueen’s final collection before his death in 2010. Unofficially and posthumously titled Angels and Demons, the collection was inspired by religious iconography, drawing from altarpieces by Byzantine, Renaissance, and Baroque artists. Hallmarks of the collection included digitally woven textiles portraying classical paintings and heavily embroidered motifs, which highlighted McQueen’s career-long interest in juxtaposing handcraft with innovative techniques. This dress features intricate layers of hand embroidery, giving the effect of a carved relief sculpture; the gold scrollwork and animal motifs recall symbolism seen in religious manuscripts.