the man was among the boldest and brightest the fashion world has ever known. He was always true to himself and I both envy and admire with the deepest of appreciation his childlike fascination, creativity and zeal, which was ever present in his work. I was reviewing his past collections, particularly SS09, and I have to say, human ingenuity and imagination has lost a shining star among many blazing constellations. I go back to his interview in Fashion Designers by Susannah Frankel and smile. God bless you, McQ.