Betsey Johnson's Tribute to Alexander McQueen, N.Y. FW F/W '10/'11
What a sad way to welcome fashion week season… the shocking, sad & distressing news about the great Alexander McQueen's death still upsetting…saying a sad early goodbye to an amazing designer, a genius, someone I truly loved & followed, someone who created so much beauty, marvel & fantasy out of so much sadness & hunting from within… we still have no idea what to write, what to say, share… we decided to post memorable news & posts by others to speak for us;
The great Betsey Johnson's tribute to Mr. McQueen
[http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2010/02/betsey_johnsons_last-minute_mc.html]
London Fashion Week opens with silence for Alexander McQueen
[http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/fashion/article7033475.ece]
"Oh my God, Oh my God. I miss him so much," cried Kate. "It's so sad. I can't believe we're doing this for him." - Kate Moss cries for Alexander McQueen backstage Naomi Campbell's 'Fashion for Relief Haiti' [http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2010/02/20/kate-moss-cries-for-alexander-mcqueen-backstage-fashion-for-relief-haiti-115875-22056322/]
"We are devastated to learn of the death of Alexander McQueen, one of the greatest talents of his generation. He brought a uniquely British sense of daring and aesthetic fearlessness to the global stage of fashion. In such a short career, Alexander McQueen’s influence was astonishing — from street style, to music culture and the world’s museums. His passing marks an insurmountable loss."- Anna Wintour
[http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2010/02/anna_wintour_responds_to_mcque.html?mid=fashion-alert--20100211]
Friends of McQueen on Twitter:
RIP Alexander McQueen. "Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go."- T.S. Eliot, Peaches Geldof (peaches_g);
Dita von Teese: "Rest in peace, Mr. McQueen."
Eighties icon Boy George wrote: "Very, very sad news about Lee McQueen, he was a genius, such tragic news. R.I.P!"
Kelly Osbourne soon added her thoughts on the British designer's sudden death, writing: "i am so so sad to hear the news of Lee (Alexander) McQueen! i really just dont know what say im really in shock." She later added: "i cant stop thinking about lee i am just devastated my heart goes out to annabelle nelson who is his best friend!";
Alexander McQueen fashion sketch, by Connie Lim
Alexander McQueen's last fashion show, Paris FW, F/W '10-'11
