Melissa Beste, President for Alexander McQueen USA, was kind enough to escort me to my front row seat, the floor-to-ceiling screen captivated the audience and we watched the most mesmerizing film of past McQueen shows, which served as the backdrop for a square stage. Then came a show of clothing so magical that it could transform the most cynical among us into true believers. (The show, by the way, consisted of every look from the Paris runway). McQueen is the proverbial storyteller and the fall collection, which was inspired by a 600-year old tree from his garden, told a story about a girl who lived in the tree and came out of the darkness, met a Prince, and became a Queen. Midway through the show, while everyone was completely entranced, two PETA protestors burst onto the runway carrying signs and shouting, "Furs on your backs are blood on your hands!!" Security guards quickly ushered them away (it's unclear how they got in) and the McQueen people were understandably mortified. Personally, I thought it was exciting. After the final exit, the clothes were brought out and put onto racks for guests to fondle, covet and order for the fall delivery. Yes, this was a glorified trunk show! I became emotionally attached to a heavy cowl neck knit dress with incredible sliver beading down the side with a full petticoat underneath, and I don't think that I will see 20 women in Dallas wearing it.