Alexander McQueen...Creative Genius

Alexander McQueen was always a creative genius in my opinion, and one of the talents that came out of London who is sorely missed in the fashion arena.  His death a couple of year's ago was a huge shock to everyone in the fashion business, and I remember feeling terribly saddened by the news when I heard it, for if no other reason a hugely talented man had gone way too early.

Alexander McQueen's runway shows were always thought provoking, provocative, and theatrical, and many Hollywood A-listers were and are still seen in his designs.  Since his premature death, Sarah Burton has taken over as the head designer of the fashion house (she designed Kate Middleton's wedding gown), and she has remained true to the McQueen aesthetic which I am really pleased about.  Although the McQueen collections are for the most part anything but wearable for the average person, one cannot deny the craftsmanship and detail that goes into them.

This season's McQueen collection was no exception, and the skill required to execute each of the pieces that made their way down the runway was astounding.  Sarah Burton was inspired by bees this season, which was immediately evident in the honeycomb beekeeper hats and prints, fabrics, and embellishments on nearly every look.  Ornate details were bountiful in the dramatic collection which came complete with hook skirts, harnesses, tiered skirts, cage skirts, peplums, and tapestry fabrics - all of which gave a good chunk of the collection a period feel.

This may not be the stuff that makes for high commercial appeal, but when it comes to museum-worthy designs, it's pretty tough to top McQueen.  This is not merely fashion, it is art!  Enjoy!