Alexander McQueen Pre Fall Autumn/Winter 2010 Collection

Serious guys, how amazing is this collection?

The prints, the prints, the prints! The detailing.  The draping.  The shapes.  The FURS. It’s all divinely constructed perfection.

The genius lives on.  RIP Alexander McQueen.

Alexander McQueen… We will truly miss you..

Hey lovies.. I planned to start posting again today but unfortunately with that, I have sad news to report. I’m sure by now you have heard the devastating news of the sudden and tragic loss of designer great, Alexander McQueen. He was definitely a rare gem to the industry and I’m really saddened to have him leave us so soon. His legacy will forever carry on through his brilliant work. His design aesthetic was truly one of a kind. My prayers and condolences are with his family and close friends at this very sad time.

Excitement! — Anna Sui will be the second participant in Target’s Designer Collaborations Series. As I’m sure you will faithfully recall, the Alexander McQueen was the first designer to lead the series. The exclusive collection by Anna Sui will be available on Sept. 13 on Target.com and in 250 selected stores across the U.S.  Anna Sui for Target will be available through Oct. 17. The Designer Collaborations program features more established talents in the fashion industry — as opposed to the up-and-comers of Target’s Go International collections.

“I have always been a fan of designer partnerships with mass retailers,” Sui told WWD exclusively. “I think it is a great way to bring fashion to everyone. I love Go International and was intrigued with Target’s new take on designer partnerships. It’s a fresh approach. I was able to select a muse or source of creative inspiration to focus the collection around. It is an exciting challenge to try and interpret my aesthetic into a mass-produced product with a specific inspirational source as the focus.”

- Anna Sui

The catch to the Designer Collaborations series is the chosen designers have to draw inspiration from a collaborative partner, muse or other creative aspect. Alexander McQueen chose as his muse – Leila Moss, the lead singer of British band The Duke Spirit. Anna Sui decided to choose the four main female characters on the CW’s hit show “Gossip Girl” as her muses. This should be interesting. I’m anxious to see the final looks!

“I liked the idea of creating a collection reflective of each characters’ style, sensibility and unique approach to fashion. By combining the elements of art, city, spirit, punk and glamour, we created a collection that exudes New York City fashion.” Sui used materials such as metallic jacquards, herringbone, silk and chiffon and detailing with tulle, lace and sequins.

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