Sunday, February 5, 2017
Goodbye Lee Alexander McQueen
Goodbye Lee Alexander McQueen
I woke up to hear the news: Lee McQueen has died at age 40. He was found dead in his London home, having committed suicide due to depression which set in after his mothers death last week. My thoughts go out to his friends and family. There will be no more posts today, out of respect for a great designer, who left this world too soon. Available link for download
On the Alexander McQueen website is this statement: "On behalf of Lee McQueens family, Alexander McQueen today announces the tragic news that Lee McQueen, the founder and designer of the Alexander McQueen brand, has been found dead at his home. At this stage it is inappropriate to comment on this tragic news beyond saying that we are devastated and are sharing a sense of shock and grief with Lees family. Lees family has asked for privacy in order to come to terms with this terrible news and we hope the media will respect this."
While most of us fans and fashion lovers never knew him personally, we feel the loss keenly. McQueen was an exciting, inspiring designer and, through his clothes and runway shows, he made a connection with us. He will be missed for a long time to come.
Wendy Brandes posted this video of a holographic Kate Moss floating in air like an angel, in an ethereal Alexander McQueen gown. I agree — one of the most beautiful things ever to grace a runway.
Photo: Marcio Madeira / Vogue