I wasn’t aware that Alexander McQueen, a truly awesome British designer, had died until I read it on Dumbwit Tellher’s site a few days ago. His passing has compelled me to share some highlights of my favorite McQueen collection, which was from Fall 2008. As far as I am concerned, this collection refelects the stuff that little girls’ (and many big girls’) dreams are made of. To me, it is a collection that speaks about fairy tales and fantasies of being a princess. It is the kind of thing that creates young housewives-in-training with two little pony tails on each side of their head into mega couture wearing terrors with ornate headdresses and delusions of grandeur (hey, why are you looking at me daaaaaaaaaaaahling?).
Although Mr McQueen created what I consider to be many beautiful works of art, this is the collection that will always spring to my mind when I think of him. I bow my bejewled coiffure and raise my Diet Coke to you, Mr McQueen daaaaaahling. RIP.
I read the news here early last week…I could just say:God envies the talent.
THIS post was fabulous HH. Indeed his works were art, as were all of these beauties in this collection. Truly blows me away his creative abilities. Now where I know where I went wrong in life for my 'couture wearing terror in the making training', I never had pigtails. Damn…
Hope your week is full of all things good thus far my dear xoxo deb
(thank you for the shout out, your the bestest xx)
That is a stunning collection.
That comment from Edward Taylor… was actually from me. Wish he wouldn't always stay logged into his google account!
I just adore his work and so sad that such a brilliant and creative man is gone!
I'm picturing you bowing your bejewled coiffure and raising your Diet Coke…It's a stunning sight indeed!
Love and hugs,
Karyn
McQueen certainly created some fantastic pieces. it's a shame he's gone too soon. He had so much more to give.
What fantastic detailed work! He was such a talent!
He was a genius – such a shame.
Gorgeous clothes.
I only found out on Friday. It's very sad, he was a character.
Those are breathtaking! A fitting tribute. XO
I was shocked and saddened by the news. I had just been window shopping and admiring his work a couple of days before it happened.
I couldn't sleep that day
a wonderful tribute to a gifted artist… a wonderful collection you posted..
HH such a lovely tribute to a master designer. When I read the news I was so saddened to learn yet another great talent will no longer be creating beauty in the World. The collection you featured is indeed divine and I can picture you wearing each and every piece beautifully.
xoxo
They were beautiful pieces. I'm so glad you shared your favorites.
I am so glad you posted this. I love his work – and LOVE that collection.
Wow, never heard of this designer before, but his work is quite spectacular! (I used the word "Stunning" until I saw that one of the commenters used it too…)
Hi HH – well chosen collection!
McQ was a gifted artist – Fashion industry misses him already …
he knew how to open one's eyes for unimaginable imagination … and that's why I truly admire his work … he's gone too soon …
What a beautiful ode, HH!
A fabulous collection!! So apart & so special too!
It was quite shocking, so young.
I really love the pieces you have shown. Such a talent.
xxx
My daughter called me with the news right after it happened…she adores his clothes. He was an enormous talent and even though a lot of his things were somewhat outré, he did make some lovely pieces. She is lucky enough to have some…and where did she buy them? London, years ago.
What lovely pieces and such wonderful attention to detail!
P.S. I was also a pigtail wearing princess:D
So tragic! Love his 'armadillo' shoes (not wearing them myself obviously – I'd break my ankles)Thanks for sharing your favorite collection – gorgeous!
This is a beautiful farewell to such a talented fashion king.
This chick's absolutely blown off the haywagon by the beautiful beading on the garments. My hat is off to anyone who can design with that kind of artsy detail I hand beaded my weddin' dress. It took forever!
God bless and have a glorious day!!!
So sad. That peacock dress is absolutely stunning. The brightest stars seem to burn out the fastest.
An amazing collection! Bravo… Do you think you can fit in one of these? hehe…
Thanks for sharing those photos… I had forgotten why he was so amazing… the dresses are indeed fairy book material!