Alexander McQueen

Friday, February 12th 2010

I was filled with great sadness and shock when learning about the death of Alexander McQueen on the 11th. Of all places, I found out about it on twitter (of all places) - when someone I was following "tweeted" the news.

I remember thinking it was some kind of joke. I had to take a moment to absorb the news.

He was SUCH an amazing designer - always pushing the envelope and inspiring those around him. He was brilliant.

I just couldn't believe that he had committed suicide. Still can't.


It's told that he was too overcome with grief from the loss of his mother - the two were extremely close. That being said, no one should resort to this type of "solution".

I read a statement that was realeased by Sarah Jessica Parker regarding the designer. She said,

"I am shocked and overcome with grief upon learning about the untimely death of the quiet genius Alexander McQueen. My heart goes out to his family and all those who worked for and with him. Every single inspired, original, lofty, whimsical, stunning, brilliant and jaw dropping detail was Alexander Mcqueen. There has never been anyone like him. And there simply never will be. What is more devastating is that despite all his success thus far, creatively, critically and commercially, his greatest achievements lay ahead of him. The future would be whatever he hoped to make of it. God speed Lee. It has been a privilege for all of us to know you. You will be indescribably missed."

Couldn't have said it better myself.

He will certainly be greatly missed.

Warmest wishes,

 

Christie Ressel, International Image Consultant and Style Coach

Personal Power Image Consulting

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