Remembering Alexander McQueen

Alexander McQueen 1969-2010...Rest in Peace

I've been told that what matters most is the "dash" between when we are born and when our time has come to an end. For Alexander McQueen, we can clearly see his accomplishments in the very short 40 years that he graced the world with his mastery of fashion. Born Lee McQueen, founder and designer of the Alexander McQueen brand was found dead in his home on Thursday February 11, 2010.

McQueen's flair for the theatrics was always present on the catwalk and his shows seemed more like performance pieces than fashion shows. With such a unique style, Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour called McQueen "one of the greatest talents of his generation." And we all know that when Ms Wintour speaks...we listen. McQueen's designs have always demanded attention and one of my personal favorites was the controversial "lobster claw" heels from his Spring 2010 collection. They were and still are a topic of discussion in some fashion circles. Kelis has been brave enough to wear them and Lady GaGa made waves when she recently wore them in her "Bad Romance" music video.

Alexander McQueen was simply a genius. His designs were fresh and new which is not an easy thing to do in the world of fashion and still be relevant. He will undoubtedly be greatly missed. Here are some of my favorites looks from his many collections.