With every creation he conjured, Alexander McQueen celebrated the strength of women, presenting Joan of Arc ringed in lava-hot flames or imperial queens draped in Victorian jewels. And, for her final collection as Creative Director of the house, Sarah Burton honours one of Britain’s most enduring heroines, the blood red rose. Plucked from the line-up, this mini dress is spun from sumptuously soft cotton poplin and patterned in a bouquet of thorny roses entwined with shadowy butterflies.| Alexander McQueen cotton-poplin mini dress100% cottonConcealed zip fastening at backScoop neck, shoulder straps, all-over floral pattern, gathered skirt, slip pockets at sides, partially linedDry clean onlyMade in ItalyTrue to sizeSize UK 8: length 33in / 84cmModel is 5ft 10in/1.78m and wears a size UK 8Midweight, non-stretch