McQueen’s Final Bow

It seemed a fitting farewell for fashion’s most exciting modern day designer.  Instead of canceling the show as rumors had us believe, the last sixteen garments that Alexander McQueen conceived from his genius mind were presented to an intimate group of key industry members in a private Paris salon.  In contrast to McQueen’s usual runway shows there was no large production, no lighting effects, no pomp and circumstance, and no distractions.

I can not think of a better way to respectfully celebrate the inimitable designer than to juxtapose his exquisite and theatrical collection with the simplicity of an atelier presentation allowing his work, garments deserving of the highest praise, to stand alone and be the show.