me and lee
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Not a day goes by that I don't think about Lee Alexander McQueen. Blown away that he's gone, I marvel at his work, his career. When I saw these pre-Fall '10 looks, I caught my breath a few times, they were so beautifully constructed.
His new textiles turn reptilian motifs into the closest thing I've seen to stunning fabric art in a long while. Seriously, it almost hurts to look at the forthcoming collection.
I would never say that being an over-the-top showman detracted from his collections because it's part of what made him so unique.
At the same time, it's a shame so many younger people will only know him for his Lady Gaga cloven shoes, when he was actually a tailoring genius and master of construction. So much was made over her shoes in the "Bad Romance" video, but McQueen also designed Lady Gaga's fabulous dresses like this gold oragami fold mini.
How great is this sequin reptilian dress with bell skirt?
Even this lbd was by McQueen...
In the U.K. he was the go-to guy for a red carpet dress. Everyone from Posh and Gwenneth to serious actress Cate Blanchett, decked themselves out in his frocks.
I have moments where I think I want to spend the rest of my life collecting every piece of his that I can get my hands on. But then I think, Why? To what ends does this pursuit matter? Isn't enough to just to admire and respect him?
And then I see this coat, and my heart stops. It's so perfectly brilliant. I've been shocked that are people and even major designers who seemed so nonplussed by his death, dismissing it with a shrug like it's no big surprise. All I know is, I'm not letting Lee go so easily. I'm not finished with you Lee, not by a long shot.
posted by Mary Jo from TrustYourStyle at
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
16 Comments:
I love Cate Blanchett's little dress. It's lovely that you have so much feeling for one of the greats.
The outerwear in this collection is AMAZING!
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What a beautiful post. Great images!
The dress Cate is wearing is TO DIE FOR. So breathtaking.
I agree, Cate's dress looks fantastic, too bad that the brilliant mind behind these art is gone.
Beautiful and so sad!
Stunning post, darling!
Love all of these dresses!
And you are right about that coat ~ wow!
RIP McQueen...
xoxox,
CC
I so, so adore you for posting this. McQueen was such a genius - his work was unlike anything that I had ever seen before. These photographs, and your words, are truly just the most fantastic tribute to the brilliance of McQueen!! :)
An absolutely dressy post... *smiles*.. loved it!! You've got a fab blog!!
Both he and his work can never be forgotten...what an amazing talent, to say the least. He was a true artist and visionary.
(love Gweneth's outfit!)
:)
love it... such dramatic styles!
He was a genius...
Federica
xoxo
you are amazing! Love Lady GaGA long live the male queen!
Alexander McQueen has always caught my eye, but I've never spent enough time flipping through his portfolio. I'm glad you've shown me the light! Great find!
Charlotte, Lovely at Your Side
lovelyatyourside.com
again, he was just brilliant.
xo
When I got married 17 years ago I wore little lace white ankle socks with my wedding pumps... the cycle of fashion!
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