Memorial. Day 22.

Nipping at the heels of New York Fashion Week, a memorial service was held in London for Alexander McQueen today. Loved and Lovely ones alike, as you can imagine, dressed in raven black, plumes and, most importantly, McQueen.

Here is an article about the event in the New York Times.

I learned something from the New York Times article, one of which surprised me, and I am not sure why:

"The London Community Gospel Choir performed “Amazing Grace” as a collection was taken to benefit, among other charities, the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home; several speakers referred to Mr. McQueen’s fondness for animals, in particular his three dogs."

I didn't know he has such a fondness for animals. I guess, even with his deeply complex nature he too enjoyed some of the simple comforts our silent companions provide.




A tribute to the man who knew that fashion could be more about ideas, passion, and expanding the limits, than just making nice things. Dark and complicated as he was, we love him.