R.I.P. McQueen

 

Image via: The Guardian 

"British fashion designer Alexander McQueen has been found dead after taking his own life.

The 40-year-old committed suicide just days after the death of his beloved mother, Joyce, last Tuesday."

Via: DailyMail 

Those of you who know me or have spoken to me in any capacity know how I feel about Alexander McQueen. He was one of my fashion idols and I have been following his career since I first discovered him (I was in college watching Style Channel's Fashion TV, remember when the Style Channel used to be about "Style"??). His collections were always daring and creative with a distinct vision and extremely well-tailored. I just want to thank him for sharing his art and perspective with us and inspiring me and a host of other young people all over the world. Here are some of my favorite RTW McQueen looks:

 

S/S 2010

A/W 2008

S/S 2008

S/S 2007

All images via: Style.com 

What a way to start NYFW...

Until then, :(

Chay$

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R.I.P. Patrick Swayze, 57

After a 20 month battle with pancreatic cancer, sadly Patrick Swayze has succumbed.  He was a talented actor and balletically trained dancer that will be missed on the screens.  Here are some of my favorite fashionable shots of Mr. Swayze:

1989 Cover of GQ

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"Dirty Dancing"

Full drag in "Too Wong Foo..."

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My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family.

Until then, :(

Chay$

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R.I.P. Michael Jackson, 50

Trendsetter, icon, King of Pop, you will truly be missed...

Until then,

Chay$

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R.I.P. Mr. Blackwell, 86

Photo credit: Times Online 

I was reading the Times Online today and I came across an article about the death fashion critic Mr. Blackwell. I can truly say that I was unfamiliar with this gentleman when he was alive. Which I think is very interesting because I am familiar with his work. Notably he invented the "worst dressed" list in 1960 and was known for not holding back any criticisms. Here is some of his worst commentary:

Mary Kate Olsen: “She resembles a tattered toothpick trapped in a hurricane.”

Amy Winehouse: “Exploding beehives above, tacky polka-dots below, she's part 50's carhop horror.”

Christina Aguilera: “Is she a boring and body-baring bungle — or just auditioning for 'Sheena, Queen of the Jungle?”

The Dixie Chicks: “They look like a trio of truck-stop fashion tragedies trapped in a typhoon.”

God rest his soul, he sure made some peoples lives a living hell.

Until then, dress wisely!

Chay$

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