Rest in peace Alexander McQueen.

A truly inspirational designer who showed the world that fashion can still be all about the art form.

McQueen’s death was a shock heard ’round the fashion cities of the world and was the tragic event to commence Fashion Week in New York. Although the presentation at Milk Studios for his more affordable pieces, McQ, was cancelled due to the timing of his death, his presence in the world of fashion will never be forgotten. Patti Smith paid tribute to McQueen during the LNA after party, and I’m sure all that Belvedere vodka was toasted to the air in his name.

For me, McQueen was the man who really turned me to the fashion at all. He’s the guy who made the runways seem a lot more like a performance art show than a presentation of recycled ideas. He was original, he always paid attention to detail, and his work was always so extravagantly and thoughtfully beautiful. He has certainly influenced many designers, musicians, and artists. He was the Michael Jackson of the fashion industry for our generation, and it is a real shame that such a talent couldn’t hold on just a little bit longer, and realize how much support he has. Thank you Lee Alexander McQueen for all that twisted beauty and inspiration.