Fashion | McQueen's Final Masterpieces

In what was described by many as a solemn procession rather than a fashion show, the Autumn/Winter 2010 collection from the late Alexander McQueen descended on the catwalks of Paris on a chilly Tuesday. The collection, swathed in religious ideologies and virginal imagery, effortlessly beautiful with acute attention to detail, unveiled McQueen at his very best.Gold and jewels of pure extravagance and grandure featured heavily, with a few royal red and gold ensembles injecting life and colour into a somewhat morose display. I can't begin to imagine how such splendour and beauty came from such a troubled mind. View some of McQueen's final masterpieces below.

Remember | Alexander McQueen

1969-2010

The sudden passing of Lee Alexander McQueen is truly tragic and deeply saddening, not just for the fashion industry but indeed the world. McQueen, a successful iconic designer, avantgarde and courageous with his designs turned fashion and style on it's head and bravely fronted a new-wave in British fashion; causing every catwalk show to become a cirque as it were; a feast for the eyes of onlookers. Celebrities from the like of Lady Gaga, Victoria Beckham and Sarah Jessica Parker have all sashayed in the celebrated flamboyance that was Alexander McQueen and tributes from all over the world have poured in to lament the great mind that the fashion world today lost. But while the death of McQueen is indeed harrowing, this surely serves as a poignant reminder for all, that riches, fame and glory are not tangible things that may preserve us alive. Rather being happy with oneself is the only definition for true success and contentment.

Rest in peace Alexander McQueen.