Carine In McQueen

Inspired by the book Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty, our talented contributing editor Lee Ferguson has created a series of illustrations in tribute to McQueen's genius, choosing her favorite women to model his designs. Of course Lee envisioned Carine Roitfeld in one of his brilliant creations, complete with black fox fur, leather straps with metal rings, and a zipper running the length of the garment — c'est fantastique ! Very special thanks to Lee for continuing to share her gifts with all of us. To see more of the works in Lee's McQueen series, visit her at A Lefthanded Life.

Carine Roitfeld wearing Alexander McQueen illustration © 2012 Lee Ferguson. All Rights Reserved.

Carine Roitfeld In Ohne Titel

Special thanks to Blade for graciously permitting me to share his superb photograph taken at New York Fashion Week in which Carine Roitfeld appears to be painted against the Manhattan skyline as she enters Bryant Park for one of the last times. That Ohne Titel fur coat looks to have been made just for her and j'adore how she has chosen to belt it. Comparing it with this photograph taken the same day from the back, I do believe it is the belt from Alexander McQueen's collection that I desire. La Roitfeld, you are indeed the queen of chic.

Carine Roitfeld in Ohne Titel photograph by Blade courtesy of The Urban Vogue.
Carine Roitfeld in Ohne Titel photograph © 2010 All The Pretty Birds. All Rights Reserved.

Carine Roitfeld On Alexander McQueen

Carine Roitfeld pays homage to the brilliant designer on the Vogue Paris site and her tribute is quite touching. Below is the translation from French to English of Carine's statement.

Alexander McQueen n'était pas seulement un créateur visionnaire et jusqu'auboutiste mais aussi un showman hors pair. Son savoir sur l'art de la coupe était inégalé. La boutique McQueen est l'une des seules où je me précipitais chaque saison. Ses basiques étaient mes basiques. J'interprète son geste comme son ultime liberté loin des démons qui semblaient le hanter depuis toujours.

Alexander McQueen was not only a visionary and diehard creator but also an outstanding showman. His knowledge of the art of the cut was unequalled. The McQueen boutique is one of the few that I rush to each season. His basics were my basics. I interpret his gesture as his ultimate freedom far from the demons that seemed to haunt him forever.

Carine Roitfeld wearing Alexander McQueen cape photograph © 2009 Purple Fashion magazine. All Rights Reserved.