Cheeky Freak Of The Week: Lee Alexander McQueen
Text: Adriana Giuffrida
The Cheeky Freak this week is a tragic one, and comes too soon after other recent deaths within the fashion industry.
This week is a tribute the incredible talent of Lee Alexander McQueen. The hugely influencial designer was found in his London apartment this morning, at 40-years-old. Reports are indicating that he had been devastated by his mothers recent death on February 2, her funeral was due to be tomorrow. He was the youngest of six children, and our thoughts are with them all.
Alexander McQueen has always been a tremendous source of inspiration to many designers, and this particularly comes as a shock after his latest womenswear collection was so revolutionary. The ‘l’enfant terrible’ of the English fashion industry became famous for his lavish and controversial fashion shows, and he will be sorely missed.
R.I.P Lee Alexander McQueen
Saturday night visit GoodGod Small Cave for the extra special Valentines Day edition of Slow Blow. Disco/ Fin/ Romance! 10 – Late, $5 before midnight, $10 after.
Tonight in Melbourne go see the Bobby Digital/ RZA from Wu Tang at the Prince Bandroom, St. Kilda. $52.80 + bf doors open at 8.30pm. Sunday night tune in to Triple R from 10pm and take a journey to the outer limits with Noise In My Head, this week featuring Sal P from New York post-punk band Liquid Liquid.
Never Sleep!
