Alexander McQueen Fall 2010- The Last Collection

McQueen's final collection was devastatingly beautiful. I am in awe looking at the images over and over. Only 16 pieces, hand cut by Mc Queen himself before he took his life last month, they leave you wanting much more. Then you realize sadly , that there will be no more. There are rumors that the line will continue, but obviously with someone else at the helm. I can't imagine anyone doing justice to the name and what he created, but one can hope.

As I am currently reading Wolf Hall, set in the time of Henry VIII when he was trying to divest wife number one with the help of Thomas Cromwell, this collection reminds of opulent history long past. The gowns may not of the period but you can easily see the ladies of the court in the lustrous brocade and feathers. Not that I couldn't see myself in them too, if that were an option.

I feature just a few favorite looks. For all visit http://www.style.com/

In Memorium- Alexander McQueen

I , as was anyone who is into fashion, was shocked and saddened to hear of Alexander McQueen's death.

I wasn't going to post on it, knowing so many would, but then decided to join in.

McQueen was a true talent and an artist. There was often wild vision in his clothes. Sometimes you got it, sometimes you didn't. But even when he was doing Givenchy , he was amazing. Not many loved Kate Winslet's Oscar dress of the Titanic year done by him for Givenchy, but I did.

It was exciting to be able to finally see a runway show of his, even if it was from thousands of miles away when he streamed his Spring 2010 collection live. I'll admit that wasn't my favorite collection, but it certainly showed the genius creativity at work.

While all of us feel sadness over his passing, my heart really goes to his family. His mother recently passed, which they say possibly contributed to his passing. But imagine his poor father. He lost his wife and now his son.

Some of my favorite McQueens are from the the Fall 2008 collection , pictured here. It totally blew me away. When I saw this collection I wanted every piece in it. To me it was perfection. There were many other triumphs as well. The detail, the tailoring- all the mark of rare talent.

I imagine McQueen will meet up in the heavens with his muse Isabella Blow, who committed suicide herself a few years ago.

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Alexander McQueen Spring 2010 Live Show

This season's fashion weeks have brought quite a few live online shows, which has been wonderful. I think, though, I am most excited that Alexander McQueen is streaming his live. I have been a fan , for well, lets just leave it at a long time.

The show begins at 8:15 PM Paris time, which is 2:15 EST.

Watch here :http://alexandermcqueenlive.showstudio.com/