While the fashion world is mourning the loss of one of its greatest, Alexander McQueen, we are comforted in knowing that his creative legacy will forever live on.The youngest son of a taxi driver, McQueen grew up to push the boundaries of design, art and showmanship like few others.
From his first controversy-laden collection at Central Saint Martins -- which his future muse and champion Isabella Blow would buy in full -- to the Spring/Summer 1999 show which concluded with Shalom Harlow being pelted by paint-wielding robots, the designer was a style innovator and entertainer.
His countless fans will never forget the projection of an ethereal Kate Moss hologram at the Fall 2006 presentation, nor his last show, Spring/Summer 2010, in which he sent dozens of futuristic models in pod-like mini-dresses and insect-inspired shoes down the runway.
McQueen's silent rebellion against the norms of the fashion industry was cut far too short. His unapologetic offerings reminded us all that a liberated imagination gave way to the blank canvas and his creations were merely the paints.
Choice - to love or to hate - was the empowerment and was never to be eclipsed by the design. Made with conviction, bought with conviction, worn with conviction.
His vision will be greatly missed.
Long live the King.
Long live McQueen.
Hazah! Hazah! A giant of style has gone.
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