Alexander McQueen dives deep into fashion

Alexander McQueen's show wasn't short on stunning visuals Photograph: Benoit Tessier/Reuters

Attention to detail was the key here. Everything spoke of an underwater world - from scaly necks, to gently wafting seaweed hairdos Photograph: Michel Euler/AP

This model would look exactly like a jellyfish if it weren't for her 'hair fins' Photograph: Victor Boyko/Getty Images

We couldn't help feeling that Sir David Attenborough would have enjoyed the show immensely Photograph: Sipa Press / Rex Features

McQueen used a different print for every dress Photograph: Sipa Press/Rex Features

Freaky shoes were a particular highlight Photograph: Sipa Press/Rex Features

Hannah MacGibbon for Chloe presented this 'challenging' leather jumpsuit. Hmm ... Texas Chainsaw Massacre, anyone? Photograph: Patrick Kovarik/AFP/Getty Images

Slightly more wearable were her minimalist suits Photograph: Patrick Kovarik/AFP/Getty Images

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac brought the fun factor back to fashion with his sea-themed collection Photograph: Christophe Guibbaud/EMPICS Entertainment

We liked the not-so-subtle naval touches Photograph: Christophe Guibbaud/EMPICS Entertainment

The designer is well known for his pop culture references. This show included Elvis, Prince and Donald Duck. (Last year it was Barack Obama, Mickey Mouse and the Muppets) Photograph: Maya Vidon/Pierre Verdy/EPA/AFP/Getty

Valentino showed a collection of pale, flirty cocktail dresses Photograph: Pierre Verdy/AFP/Getty Images

Although Italian designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli threw in the odd full-length frill fiasco Photograph: Pierre Verdy/AFP/Getty Images