Thursday , June 17, 2010
RIP Alexander McQueen
I like to say that there is nothing innately tragic about death in itself, that the tragedy of death is circumstantial. Alexander McQueen's suicide was, and is, a tragedy, and I know I am not alone in feeling absolutely stunned by the gravity of his passing.
The landscape of contemporary fashion is a fragile realm. I see fashion as a weighty and legitimate art form that has for the most part been perverted by the flippantly wealthy and noxiously superficial. Alexander McQueen was one of the few working designers who remained uncompromisingly true to ideals of beauty, innovation, and innovation within beauty. He consistently worked to reshape, recreate, and deconstruct aesthetic norms; in doing so, he consistently surpassed tired standards of what constitutes "prettiness" or "femininity." He never played the game. He was a true visionary.
Another thing I like to say is that as an artist, the greatest challenge you will face is turning ugliness into beauty. Alexander McQueen was a great, great artist. He was a genius, and a Pisces. The fashion industry is going to be so much worse off without him. This is a horrible thing that happened. Rest in Peace Like Crazy, Mr. McQueen.
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Just heard the news..Not many people would know him outside the fashion world but he's really a man who, even if you don't know him, would be able to stand out in a crowd. Rest in peace Mr. McQueen.
By Jean Spare of Wholesale Clothing on February 11, 2010 1:56 PM
You made me WELL UP.
By Anabela on February 11, 2010 2:20 PM
I'm totally shocked. Thank you for this, Laura.
By John on February 11, 2010 3:05 PM
agreed. very sad news.
By meg, reckless daughter on February 11, 2010 7:09 PM
R.I.P!
By robbert on February 12, 2010 6:16 AM
Very well said. Thank you so much.
By Less Lee Moore on February 12, 2010 12:43 PM