Lee Alexander McQueen - Genius of a Generation

As the anniversary of Alexander McQueen's tragic death looms it is only fitting to revisit his most iconic moments in fashion history. He was known as the bad boy of fashion, and each and every one of his collections were immortalised with his never ending ability and desire to shock and provoke. His shows were undoubtedly theatrical and controversial, but always a must-see. His garments and collections provided an insight into his mind and his obsession with death and satan was publicised from the beginning of his career. I won't attempt to write an obituary-type post as nothing I would say hasn't already been said and I have no words that would even begin to do his legacy justice. Instead, over the next few posts I will look back at his most iconic collections in tribute to the late great designer. 

17. 3. 1969 - 11. 2. 2010

Disclaimer: None of these images are mine, nor do I claim to own them. 

10 Karl Lagerfeld quotes that show he is the sassiest man alive.

 1. On his expensive taste.

“When I was four I asked my mother for a valet for my birthday.”

2. On his perception of body shape.

“I lost 200lbs so I could wear suits by Hedi Slimane.”

3. On his opinions of using fur in fashion.

“In a meat-eating world, wearing leather for shoes and even clothes, the discussion of fur is childish.”

4. On not wanting children.

“Having adult children makes you look 100 years old. I don’t want that.”

5. On his iconic style.

“I am like a caricature of myself, and I like that. It is like a mask. And for me the carnival of Venice lasts all year long.

6. On listening to other people.

“I hate intellectual conversation with intellectuals because I only care about my opinion.”

7. On jogging bottoms.

“Sweatpants are a sign of defeat. You lost control of your life so you bought some sweatpants.”

8. On himself.

“I am very down to earth. Just not this earth.”

9. On Femininity.

”Elegance is a physical quality. If a woman doesn’t have it naked, she’ll never have it clothed.”

10. On Beauty.

“I don’t like standard beauty. There is no beauty without strangeness.”