The Rock Law of Style: A Tribute to Alexander McQueen

I woke up this morning to hearing the tragic news that international fashion designer Alexander McQueen has passed away. Born Lee McQueen, the British designer was a mere 40 years of age. He was found Thursday February 11, 2010 inside his London home and according to reports, the cause of death is an apparent suicide by hanging. This news comes as designers are unveiling their Fall 2010 collections at New York Fashion Week. McQueen was scheduled to show his latest collection in Paris in March.

This quote by British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman impeccably relates McQueen's contributions to the fashion world:

"His brilliant imagination knew no bounds as he conjured up collection after collection of extraordinary designs. At one level he was a master of the fantastic, creating astounding fashions shows that mixed design, technology and performance, and on another he was a modern day genius whose gothic aesthetic was adopted by women the world over. His death is the hugest loss to anyone who knew him and for very many who didn't," stated Shulman on the magazine's website.

I always admired McQueen's unique vision and ability to create things that are almost from another time or another place. His use of bold color, eccentric silhouettes, and perfect tailoring made McQueen one of the most interesting designers in the industry. Even if you didn't agree with his vision, you certainly found it intriguing. That in itself is what made McQueen such a talented designer.

Below are some images of his beautiful and wonderful work, which is what he will be remembered by.