I don’t normally post when famous figures die. I’ve never really had anything to say before, but I find myself so genuinely shocked and saddened by the news of the terribly untimely death of Alexander McQueen that I wanted to acknowledge it here, on these pages.
Alexander McQueen was the “enfant terrible” of British Fashion when I first started to take a proper interest in the mid 1990s. He was the first person to make me realise that fashion and personal appearance could be “art” rather than just a way of separating the foolish and rich from their money. The man responsible for “bumster” trousers and for turning Kate Moss into a hologram, and, finally for those infamous “lobster shoes” from last seasons collection. He could certainly never be accused of being “dull” or “safe”
He will truly be a real loss to British Fashion. You can read the BBC news story here.
I leave you with the beautiful holographic Kate Moss from 2006.
RIP Alexander McQueen
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5 responses to “A Farewell to Alexander McQueen”
I always get shivers whenever I see that holographic Kate Moss presentation. The man always pushed the boundaries and he was truly innovative. It’s truly a huge loss 🙁
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Just heard the sad news! What a terrible loss 🙁
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My boss told me when I walked arrived at work this morning, so sad! The whole office was a bit sad, he was supposed to show his McQ collection in NY today…
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It is very sad..
Truly a shocking loss felt round the fashion world.