
Today in Paris, the late Lee Alexander McQueen's final creations for his namesake brand were shown to small groups in an intimate, gilded salon. While the decision by PPR, the parent company to label owner Gucci Group, to go ahead and show the collection during FW2010 Paris Fashion Week had many people arguing it's appropriateness considering the sad and shocking circumstances of his death, the small presentation was, in a word, heavenly.
McQueen played with religious imagery, ornate detail, rich fabrics and grand, armour-like silhouettes evocative of religious clergy, angels and saints. An exquisite stained-glass-like neckpiece and cuff completed one look, while wings placed across the back completed another. Several models had laurel leaf plumed headpieces which called to mind the great Saint Joan of Arc.
The presentation was a real testament to McQueen's creative genius that will be so sorely missed; always pushing the boundary, forcing you to look in a new direction with his fresh and unique vision.
A simply breathtaking collection from one of fashion's most brilliant minds.
Rest in peace McQueen.
Images via showstudio.com





