Forever Mc Queen

Image: Giovanni Gianonni for WWDCreating a sumptuous collection steeped in images from Italy's golden age with Venetian inspired prints, glorious gowns, and exquisitely crafted coats, is unlikely work from a man who would take his own life on February 11th, 2010; but that is exactly what designer,  genius, and eternal fashion icon Alexander McQueen did with his final collection which debuted in Paris yesterday. 

Looking at the sheer beauty of images that are flooding, and the reading the words of those who were present which include mentions of tears, sorrow and the overwhelming sense of loss mixed with awe over the designer's breath taking skill,  additional commentary on the collection feels superfluous. So we leave you with a link to additional  detailed images here, and a full slideshow here.