RIP Alexander McQueen CBE : 1969 - 2010

[xFashionfollower]

I read this yesterday, I really could not believe it and I hoped it wasn't true as well..

He was my idol, my favourite, my inspiration. He showed so much of himself in his shows, he dedicated so much time and so much work into every one of them.

I'm crying as i'm typing this..

May he rest in peace with his mother.

 

[Leeroi]

Anyone have news on the brand facing closure? Gucci Group is said to leave the brand behind. Makes things even worse.

His death is definitely a tragedy.

 

[Running River]

Thank you for the dreams you gave us.
You will be sourly missed.

 

[Scott]

Not to take anything away from his family or other friends but one person overlooked has been Annabelle Nielson who was his best friend. I wouldn't know what to do with myself if I lost my best friend. If he had second muse after Isabella Blow it was Annabelle.

They were introduced to each other by Isabella in the 90s. She was always at all his shows and was the other bridesmaid at his wedding. She's "Annie Tinkerbelle" mentioned in his last tweet. She always looked amazing in his outfits and pretty much only wore his creations. This is her below at the AW 2009 show wearing a piece from the SS 2010 collection that hadn't even been seen yet. My heat goes out to her.

it's true. many don't realise in spite of his massive appeal that he had such a small group of intimate friends. i especially feel bad for katy england because she was as much his muse as anybody...working so closely with him for about as long as he's had his business. she was,imo,such integral part of why lee was so dynamic.

 

[Petit Lucille]

i still cannot believe it, yesterday i had goosebumps all day. then, i had an anxiety issue, that led to almost spending money that i shouldn't in his clothes, and then i thought, i can't and could never afford it, buying it won't bring him back. but it made me sadder, becsue i always dreamed of reaching a point in my life where i could afford at least with difficulties one item from him, now i'll never will.
then i spent all day thinking about the impact and the implications of his death, because he was more than a human being, he was a dreamer and he shared that dream with all of us, luckily. but he did reach the leven in few years to built as he wanted the empire, it would be sad if they closed the brand becuase it was what he attempted, then again, i don't think i'll ever be pleased with any sucessor.
Moreover, i think about all the designers that stole from him, one local wich hasn't got moral and copies him horribly, what will he do now? And even those who didn't copy them, but loved the images he provided and where so inspired to do anything. every season, it was a rush of beauty that left you in a state of enchanting for a long time.
i cannot believe i'll never feel that or the excitement of the new show again, for he was the only one that did this for me at a larger scale.
i'm very sad now.

 

[cuppycakes]

he was favorite, it seems like such a waste

 

[homeboy]

I was really taken by surprise when the news hit me midday. YSL gone, and now McQueen.

 

[Salvatore]

I really kind of hope they let the brand rest because bringing someone so soon in after this would seem absolutely heartless and disrespectful . McQueen was, is, and forever will be his brand and I do not care how close many will think his successor would be to him, they will never be McQueen . Let the brand rest with him .

 

[avoocadoo]

Alexander McQueen -RIP...

 

[mackos]

I really kind of hope they let the brand rest because bringing someone so soon in after this would seem absolutely heartless and disrespectful . McQueen was, is, and forever will be his brand and I do not care how close many will think his successor would be to him, they will never be McQueen . Let the brand rest with him .

Definitely agree, I think all the attempts of creating something based on the archives would not work in this case. One thing is creating the collections referring to a heritage like Balenciaga or Chanel, but McQueen without McQueen wouldn't make sense anymore.

 

[Nicolasa]

Alexander McQueen retrospective produced by Net-A-Porter:

youtube.com/user/allooui

 

[MiaMe]

i still cannot believe it, yesterday i had goosebumps all day. then, i had an anxiety issue, that led to almost spending money that i shouldn't in his clothes, and then i thought, i can't and could never afford it, buying it won't bring him back. but it made me sadder, becsue i always dreamed of reaching a point in my life where i could afford at least with difficulties one item from him, now i'll never will.
then i spent all day thinking about the impact and the implications of his death, because he was more than a human being, he was a dreamer and he shared that dream with all of us, luckily. but he did reach the leven in few years to built as he wanted the empire, it would be sad if they closed the brand becuase it was what he attempted, then again, i don't think i'll ever be pleased with any sucessor.
Moreover, i think about all the designers that stole from him, one local wich hasn't got moral and copies him horribly, what will he do now? And even those who didn't copy them, but loved the images he provided and where so inspired to do anything. every season, it was a rush of beauty that left you in a state of enchanting for a long time.
i cannot believe i'll never feel that or the excitement of the new show again, for he was the only one that did this for me at a larger scale.
i'm very sad now.

Very well said. I believe your feelings are echoed by many. He bought so much inspiration, hope and dream to the world. I wonder if we will ever see/feel this again. It's just too sad for words.

 

[Flashbang]

Here it is flowers at Alexander McQueen at 14th st in NYC.

twitpic.com/Susan_Tabak

 

[Zoely]

its a big lose in the fashion industry. i really loved and still love his work... rip!

 

[thiago:)]

i woke up today with this news... i'm terribly sad. i did even cry when i heard no words.

 

[xCupcakex]

It's such a terrible loss, the world just lost an unique human being and a master mind.

May he rest in Holy Glory.

 

[annamaria]

R.i.p.

 

[FashionablyVivid]

Alexander McQueen, you were the ONLY reason I ever wanted to study fashion. You were such a huge influence on me,and will always remain my favorite fashion designer of all time. I am so sad, so at a loss for words.. I cant even begin to explain how I feel at you not being here anymore. You were a vision, a true icon in the nasty world who always made everything around you beautiful.
You had a talent and a skill for pushing the boundaries of society and always had a huge influence on all of us. You always did what was not expected, and for that I greatly honor you. I cannot explain how empty fashion feels to me now, because you are no longer a part of it. You were something so divine, so beautiful.
I can only hope that you are somewhere beautiful, somewhere where your vision continues. You were my greatest influence, you are and always will be the ONLY McQueen and the ONLY designer whos imagination and creativity influences me the most every single day.
I am so sad, so torn by you being gone. You are my inspiration and the reason that fashion was iconic and important.
RIP Lee. My prayers and thoughts go out to the family and friends. Lady Gaga and Bjork and all the others who saw you as simply divine will carry your legacy through their careers, and I plan to carry your legacy through as well.

We will miss you Lee.

 

[Dianochka]

I am so heartbroken!

 

[Christinarh]

Rest in peace Lee, my heart goes out to his family