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In Memory of Alexander McQueen

Bridget — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:50:05 +0000

Alexander McQueen with Sarah Jessica Parker at the 2006 Met Costume Gala

By now you have probably heard the sad news today in the fashion industry. British designer Lee Alexander McQueen has taken his own life at age 40. McQueen was found in his flat this morning, just hours before his McQ line was expected to appear at New York Fashion Week.

The news of the talented, business-savy designer’s sudden death is a shock to me. His career spanned over a decade of fashion design, and was highly praised for his unique creations and pushing the boundaries in his shows, and it seemed that his career was just starting to take off.

The awe-inspiring fashion genius caught my attention a couple of years ago with his creations for Spring ’09. McQueen was a visionary, and recently gave his fans the opportunity to view his autumn ’10 collection by offering live video of his futuristic show from Paris Fashion Week. The look of bright colors on structured dresses, digitally enhanced prints and super-high shoes were a show to see! His contribution to the fashion world will be greatly missed.

As we start to come to term with the loss of his beauty in design and creativity, here are some of my favorite looks from McQueen, including the McQueen for Target collaboration from last year.

Anna Pacquin in Wild Print Dress From Spring '10

Menswear Look for 2009 Target Collection

Camilla Belle in Dress From Spring '09

Naomi Campbell in Cobweb Print Dress at London Fashion Week

McQ Alexander McQueen For Target Available

Bridget — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:25:51 +0000

The wait is finally over!

I wanted to run to my nearest Target store to try on some of the fab pieces from the McQ Alexander McQueen for Target collection, but unfortunately the exclusive line will not be available in my area. I contacted several Target stores this morning, and there is only one store in my state that will have the merchandise available for purchase. Since the store is a couple of hours away from me, I browsed the selection at Target, and the line is available now. I love some of the looks that the British designer created. One of my favorites is the menswear-inpsired black blazer and black cropped pants, which are very popular right now. I chose both because they are wonderful staples for a work or casual wardrobe. I also really admired the silk printed scarves, which will accessorize almost any outfit in shades of blue or pink. I will have to wait until my shipment arrives to see how my choices look in person. It looks to me the best designer collection that Target has done so far. Check out this limited-edition before it is all gone!

McQ is almost here

Bridget — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 03:12:43 +0000

I can’t believe that it is almost March, and that means that the highly-anticipated Alexander McQueen collection for Target is almost available! I was surprised when I learned that McQ for Target will be sold at about 250 stores nationwide. So I would suggest to call ahead at your local Target store and find out if they are getting the McQ line on March 4th. Otherwise, McQ for Target will be available to buy at Target. Just counting the days!

McQueen to Target

Bridget — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 02:16:00 +0000

On the heels of their success with GO International collections, Target will launch a new type of fashion genius in 2009. Designer Collaborations, which will be an on-going program, will bring a series of established designers at affordable prices to the Target masses. The first designer who has been tapped by the retailer is Alexander McQueen, who will design a version of his McQ line, called McQ Alexander McQueen for Target. The collection should arrive in stores in March of 2009.

Designer Collaborations is a separate program from Target’s GO International, which focuses on young or emerging designers and, in the past, has featured names such as Proenza Schouler, Luella Bartley, Behnaz Sarafpour and Rogan. Target also stated that they have other Designer Collaborations in the works for 2009.

Hailing from across the pond and known as the bad boy from London’s East End, McQueen is the founder and the creative director of Alexander McQueen, the fashion house owned by the Gucci Group. The fashion innovator worked as the chief designer for the Givenchy couture label before launching his own collection, which has grown to include ready-to-wear fashion for women and men, accessories and fragrance.

McQueen, whose penchant is for pairing feminine fabrics with tough details , has chosen Leila Moss, the lead singer of the British band The Duke Spirit, for his muse to give the collection a rock ’n’ roll-punk vibe and hip accents, such as the studded belt . His collection will feature lightweight sweaters, skinny jeans, and signature pieces including, gray denim cropped studded jackets and men’s wear-inspired tuxedo blazers. I can’t wait until the images of his fab creation become available!