Alexander McQueen 2012 Spring Collection

I'm not an expert when it comes to haute couture, nor am I runway fanatic, but I am familiar with the works of Alexander McQueen. I love how they turn clothes into pieces of art and how they push the boundaries of beauty.

I was a little worried when I heard about the eponymous creative director's death two years ago, but judging from Kate Middleton's wedding gown and their recent collections, the brand is in good hands. Their most recent collection is yet another amazing one. I wouldn't want to wear them (as if I could), but they are a sight to behold.

Below are some of my favorite pieces from the collection:

Creative director Sarah Burton had this to say about the collection:

"I was thinking about a woman as an object of desire. We go to such lengths to adorn ourselves that we almost become our clothes or are taken over by them. This is a collection about excess - an exploration of ideals of beauty at their most extreme."

Sources: Elle.com, AlexanderMcQueen.com