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The late Alexander McQueen was a virtual couturier among ready-to-wear designers, and his final eponymous collection for Fall 2010 was a shining example of that fact. Like previous collections, each piece is of such a spectacular (read: expensive) order that they were rarely seen outside of the red carpet and pages of magazines –...
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The final Alexander McQueen collection designed by the label’s founder was seen in Paris today. Just sixteen pieces were shown to an intimate guest list in a gilded room at Francois Pinault headquarters. Though the collection was short, the impact was enormous – both because McQueen delivered a stunning couture-like pieces with immaculate embroidery...
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The latest news in the suicide death of Lee Alexander McQueen is that the designer’s namesake label will continue despite his death. Additionally, the McQueen Fall/Winter 2010-11 collection will be shown in Paris next month. From The Baltimore Sun: Alexander McQueen’s namesake label will continue despite the death of the designer, the parent company...
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See the playlist below for 18 shows from Alexander McQueen, dating back to 2005. Get your own piece of fashion history: Shop clothing and accessories for men and women by Alexander McQueen. Alexander McQueen – 1106403Q012 (White/Black) – Accessories Zappos.com is proud to offer the Alexander McQueen – 1106403Q012 (White/Black) – Accessories: You’ll howl...
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He was just 40 years old. McQueen’s death comes just days after the death of his mother, Joyce. UK’s Daily Mail online reports that he hanged himself. McQueen’s diffusion line McQ was set to show today – the first day of New York Fashion Week – at Milk Studios. The designer’s presentations were always...
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Another amazing show from fashion genius Alexander McQueen. His collections are the epitome of apparel meets art and shows like this support that fact. From a distance, the print that covers every inch of the walls and runway looks as frilly as a paisley print. But look closer and you’ll see that the pretty...
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… but an aural let down. I like Lady Gaga’s voice and her commitment to pushing the boundaries, but I’m as yet unmoved by her music. Perhaps I should leave the music analysis to the Cult Beat Stylist (coming 2010!).
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Catastrophy flick “2012″ premiere last evening in Los Angeles. Oddly the year for which the movie is named can hardly be called futuristic anymore, as it’s just around the corner (my, I’m getting old). Still, even next years number – 2010 – has a ring of science fiction for those of us that came...
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I was already getting set to list Little Boots (aka Victoria Hesketh) as one of the Best Dressed at GQ’s Men of the Year Awards when into by inbox pops a note from the always awesome farfetch.com. The online retailer has teamed up with Elle UK in a giveaway contest for the clutch by...
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In episode 4 of Bravo’s “The Fashion Show” the judges were 2 for 3 in choosing the best three looks from episode 4. Cult Picks: Johnny, Jean Paul Gaultier wedges; Daniella, Alexander McQueen pumps; Rico, Yves Saint Laurent The show’s designer contestants have, in most cases, well-defined style. Some favorites: But the Cult pick...
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