Alexander McQueen

Today the last pieces Lee Alexander McQueen ever created took a walk. Unlike his usual artistic production, the show was somber and straightforward, as deemed appropriate by those who worked with him. I found the collection to be quite eerie, featuring prints from hellish scenes of Hieronymous Bosch's "The Garden of Earthly Delights". McQueen's work has always been dark, but references to Hell and demons seem like an all-too-real manifestation of his pain. With traces of the scarlet red pieces from his Fall/Winter 08 presentation, entitled "The Girl Who Lived in the Tree", among others, McQueen took a look back at his previous work. The eeriness continues. While it was eerie and while it almost drove me to tears, it was beautiful. The thought that went into the collection is simply amazing. The abounding Art History references have me fascinated, especially because they practically parallel things I have learned and will learn in my Art History class. From a stained-glass collar to Bosch's work digitally printed on a dress, it's all there, and it's perfect. No one will ever be able to do what McQueen did and I can hardly imagine someone else designing under his name. His artistic genius and showmanship has forever left its impression on me and countless others.


Karlie Kloss


Alla Kostromicheva


Iris Strubegger


Frida Gustavsson


Irina Kulikova


Tanya Dziahileva


Karlie Kloss


Alla Kostromicheva


Polina Kasina


Iris Strubegger


Irina Kulikova


Frida Gustavsson


Tanya Dziahileva


Alla Kostromicheva


Karlie Kloss


Polina Kasina


Photos via style.com

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