In honor of

I was shocked amidst packing for New York City on the first day of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week that the design world had lost conceptual genius Alexander McQueen so early in his career. I had just been connecting even more with his S/S 2010 line after reading this brilliant blog post written by my friend Tiffany, highlighting the interconnected inspiration between James Cameron's film Avatar and McQueen's colorful, futuristic collection; the similarities in innovation are uncanny.

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Paris Fashion Week: Alexander McQueen Spring 2010

Though the Gucci Group brand house will continue to operate under McQueen's name, nothing can compare to his brilliance. As a fashion novice, I am vowing never to forget the epic hoof-like Armadillo shoes made popular by Lady Gaga or the dramatic draping and volume of his watercolor cyber-inspired dresses that models sported as they slinked down the Paris runways just months ago.

Rest in peace, Alexander McQueen.

Here's to you, fashion. Cheers.