See you at the CFDAs!

The Academy Awards of the Fashion World took place last Monday (?) at Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center.  SJP presented a special posthumous award to Alexander McQueen who was honored with a tribute show of his last collection.  I just spent a ridiculous amount of time clicking through the night's photos on Style.com to find pictures of the winners for you.  If you want to see all 90 photos and find out all 12 winners, just click on the links!  And (some of) the awards go to. . . 

Marc Jacobs- Womenswear Designer of the Year

Rag and Bone- Menswear Designer of the Year

Alexis Bittar- Accessory Designer of the Year 

Jason Wu- Swarovski Award for Womenswear

Richard Chai- Swarovski Award for Menswear 

Alexander Wang- Swarovski Award for Accessory Design 

Michael Kors- Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award

Ralph Lauren- L'Oreal Popular Vote Award

Alexander McQueen- Board of Directors Special Tribute

Hidden in Plain Sight

Today I am highlighting a certain building across the street from the Met. The facades of the 5th Ave. buildings are so beautiful and unique and I love how they pop up between more modern looking buildings. The architectural detailing is so ornate and adds to the charm of the Central Park area. Sitting on the steps of the Met, Gossip Girl style, and just looking out onto 5th and taking in all the sights and sounds of one of the most stunning areas of the city is something I revel in. In the midst of all this hustle and bustle, I felt calm and at ease, peaceful, tranquil. I didn't want to leave.

*Alexander McQueen's final collection was shown today. It was one of the most beautiful collections I have ever seen. The fabric and prints of 16 looks call to mind the days of well dressed, opulent royalty, but the gilded cuts are totally modern. It was a fitting tribute to McQueen. The collection can be seen here.

RIP: The Fashion World Mourns the Loss of McQueen

It is a sad day for the fashion industry who mourns the loss of one of its most creative and avant guard designers, Alexander McQueen. According to the Associated Press, McQueen was found in his home today, dead at the age of 40. Tim Blanks's post on Style.com's Style File Blog claims that the designer took his own life.

McQueen's designs were always incredibly creative and innovative as well as sexy and impeccably well tailored. His last collection which featured the infamous "armadillo heels" was the talk of the fashion set, because of it's combination of conceptual clothing and technology. His shows were extravagant spectacles and were much anticipated during Paris Fashion Week. It is so sad that the world has lost such a singular voice in fashion. At least it had the chance to witness his talent for a time, how ever short it was. If you are unfamiliar with the genius of McQueen's collections click here.







Alexander McQueen's Last 5 Ready to Wear Collections: S/S 2010- S/S 2008
All Photos: Style.com