Alexander McQueen protege shows off label's new collection – without the angst and drama

The show celebrated craftsmanship and was inspired by the raw power of nature Photograph: Pascal Rossignol/Reuters

Plaited hair was one of the styles which complemented Burton's collection Photograph: Francois Guillot/AFP/Getty Images

The catwalk showed bare wooden planks with mossy grass poking through the cracks Photograph: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Colours included blonde, gold, black and ivory Photograph: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

A feathery creation from the Alexander McQueen spring/summer 2011 show Photograph: Dominique Charriau/WireImage

Burton had taken away 'the angst and drama of the McQueen woman', said British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman Photograph: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Ethereal dresses in layers of organza and printed silk looked bohemian – a departure for the label Photograph: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

The show celebrated craftsmanship and was inspired by the raw power of nature Photograph: Christophe Ena/AP

Wedge shoes were hand-crafted into the shape of butterflies Photograph: Dominique Charriau/WireImage

Some pieces had a rather pagan feel Photograph: Pascal Rossignol/Reuters

Burton wanted to pay homage to the late designer's distinctive design ethos while taking the label into a new era Photograph: Dominique Charriau/WireImage

'It's not just me: I have an amazing team' - Sarah Burton accepts the audience's applause Photograph: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images