RIP Alexander McQueen CBE 1969 - 2010

[MulletProof]

It is cliche to say but the chessboard presentation was probably one of the biggest reasons I came to love and work in the fashion industry. I saw it on the Style channel when they showed fashion shows late night and was blown away.

I know.
Even if it can sound as a cliché indeed, it was just impossible to stay immune to his work and what seemed to be a philosophy behind it, every time I saw him on Fashion File, I couldn't help but feel so inspired and motivated by his words, he seemed to be the kind of person that just followed his heart with such sincerity and found his perfect outlet to unleash all his creativity and beliefs.. and passion, I hope that, even though the decision expresses unhappiness, in some way he realised how rich and inspirational it was the life he led for as long as he did.
It really breaks my heart to think this can't be undone, that he'll never see how things do get better and that the void he left will hardly ever be filled.. but, maybe he gave everything he could, and he knew it, and we have no choice but to be grateful for all the moments and lessons of creativity and integrity in an industry that feels more and more fickle every season.

One of my favorite pictures of The Danced of the Twisted Bull collection.
Thomas Schenk for Dutch Magazine June 2002.

[MODA via mojopin]

 

[lanakau]

RIP

The most genius talent fashion has seen in a long time, and likely for a long time to come ...

 

[SirSunday]

I never truly understood his genius, but I was always mesmerized by his collections and presentations.

Rest in Peace.

 

[La bordélique]

I'm absolutely devastated to hear this news. He was one of the first designers I've ever admired. If I know anything about fashion, it's thanks to him.

R.I.P. Alexander McQueen.

 

[jesseven]

unfortunately...it turned out to be true...RIP Alexander....always remembering u in our hearts....

 

[MissMagAddict]

Thought I'd share this...

GENERAL LEE
The New York Time T Style Men's Fall 2009
By Cathy Horyn


source | scanned by MMA

May you rest in peace, sir.

 

[shutterbug]

I'm still having a hard time coming to grips with this. Imagining the future without his amazing work is unsettling. What a loss

 

[romeoelliott]

Haven't been online for a couple of days and then today, bam, alexander mcqueen is dead. this is a great loss for the fashion industry. he's one of my favorite designers.

so sad. rip

 

[terrainvague]

my own scan/lacollectionneuse

 

[lmelanie]

^wow...How old is that? Such creepy foreshadowing... I don't think that I will ever fully grasp this news. I know that he had such an impact on the young generation of fashion and many of us owe our knowledge to him. I am grateful to him for allowing me to think outside of the box when it comes to my own fashion choices. He truly turned a fashion show into the dramatic arts and I will always love him for that.

 

[sedirea]

He was my absolute favorite designer and one of the main reason why I even got into fashion. I admired his talent and imagination in all of his collections and no other designer can even come close to comparing to him. In his interviews he always seemed like an intelligent and wonderful man. You will be severely missed. RIP Alexander.

 

[ERIKIMISUN]

RIP

Rest In Peace Alexander McQueen..

 

[Ariadne]

What a shocking loss. I still can't believe he's gone. I took it for granted that he would be around year after year making his beautiful and inspirational collections. His absence will be strongly felt.

 

[YaniHartonen]

i can not believe it - it's not true
all i can add, Rest In Peace, my lovely Englishman

all in shock

 

[dancorpse]

OH, NO, I couldn't believe that!!! I still remember his RTW SS10 Show clearly which was soooo dreaming!
Will his FW 10 show still on?

 

[tiffany]

No no no no He was the best designer working today, an inspiration and so lovely - this is so horribly sad. Rest in peace

 

[JordanB]

Still can't believe it.. Such a tragedy.
Rest In Peace.

 

[eternitygoddess]

For a brief time, we were fortunate enough to peek into the mind of a genius.

I don't know what word precisely sums up that feeling of loss knowing that we'll never be graced with another show of his...never see what he'll concoct next...never be privy to the beauty the human mind-spirit-soul is capable of creating.

The world grows a little more darker with his passing.

 

[McClaire]

omg I just heard. This so sad. He was beyond talented. I can't believe it.

 

[angel222]

RIP and God bless