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jamio4545
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 1:34 am


Sorry that I removed the previous two posts. I thought it would be best to combine them here since a few of you seem to feel badly about this.

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Alexander Mcqueen.
1969 - 2010

Some of McQueen's accomplishments included being one of the youngest designers to achieve the title "British Designer of the Year", which he won four times between 1996 and 2003. In 2005 McQueen collaborated with Puma to create a special line of trainers for the shoe brand.
McQueen became the first designer to participate in MAC's promotion of cosmetic releases created by fashion designers. The collection, McQueen, was released on 11 October 2007 and reflected the looks used on the Autumn/Winter McQueen catwalk. The greatest of all his accomplishments was being a loving son and great brother to his siblings. He has changed many peoples lives and he will be missed.

Though The Closet is a fashion aimed website and Mcqueen was a famous fashion designer of our age I would like everyone to not simply think of him as a image behind a label but what he was in life. Whether you were a follower of his styles and trends he was also a great son and brother and obviously his family has suffered greatly because of his death and his mother's only a few days before.

As of now it seems it was suicide but even that has not been confirmed so I wouldn't like huge rumors to start here. But his mother did die only a few days before and he had to hve been greatly distraught over this. People now a days are going thrugh such tragic times even when we are not in a recession. Please if you have a friend or family member or know anyone who you think is a risk to themselves please do not hesitate to find help for them. Because taking one's own life is 'usually' quick and ina moment of sorrow, fear or desperaion. Now I know the world is not always a great place but it has so many good things even if its hard to see them now a days. So please be there for those who need help.

Please don't just take a moment of thought just because he was a designer but because he was another human, another one of us who sadly couldn't handle the situation.

Bellow you could write your thoughts and feelings not jsut for Mcqueen but for anyone you hvae lost and miss dearly.

Thank you for reading this.


PostPosted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 3:58 am



Scott Schumann wrote a great blog entry on McQueen's death and I agree fully.

In the economic crisis, his brand was doing extremely well because of the revolutionary ideas that he transported onto the runway. The Spring collection is just marvelous, or at least intriguing, and people were going crazy over the shoes and dresses. He was doing great professionally, also financially, so personal things aside - somebody must take care of the empire.

That's what the Sartorialist was talking about. What will they do with a company that's blossoming during the recession?

"The McQueen question"

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PostPosted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 11:34 am


I would like to point out that his suicide occurred just before the start of London Fashion Week. He was set to reveal his new spring collection in Paris Fashion Week on March 9.

I hope someone showcases his collection in his honor.
 
PostPosted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 1:15 pm



Yes it did, but we still know what many pieces look like. Also, I think it's too late to withdraw from the Fashion Week.

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 9:28 am


Thats sad... RIP man. crying
PostPosted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 11:40 am


I'll just post what I wrote on my fashion blog.

As I’m sure you all know, the fashion Genius Alexander McQueen died yesterday at the age of 40. If you haven’t heard about it..
“Fashion designer Alexander McQueen has taken his own life at age 40. His office confirmed his death, saying: ‘It is a tragic loss. We are not making a comment at this time out of respect for the McQueen family.’ He was found at his home in London. The UK Sun reports that he hanged himself.”
It’s a tragic, horrible loss to the fashion world, and in my opinion, the whole world. He was a true genius, creative and talented, and he will be sorely missed. Not only in the fashion world, but by myself and many others. Even in the sight of this tragic blow, look on the bright side, there will always be someone with a new creative vision, someone will always be here to be bring us beautiful clothes. But I’m sure we can all agree, that the world of fashion wont be the same without Alexander McQueen.

R.I.P Alexander McQueen, I along with many others, will miss you dearly.
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Oterys

PostPosted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 6:49 pm


I agree, it's very sad, but hopefully his memory will live through his work.
PostPosted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 7:47 pm


RIP to a great man indeed i'll never forget the influences he has bestowed upon me. for me nothing else needs to be said for i have been grieving since the announcement. i only hope he's in a better atmosphere that allows him to succeed like he did in this life....
Sir, you who have brightened my darkest days....will never be forgotten.

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PostPosted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 11:27 am


Oterys
I agree, it's very sad, but hopefully his memory will live through his work.
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