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On February 11, 2010 the fashion world lost one of its most elite designers. The genius that is Alexander McQueen took his own life in his home in Green Street, London just days before London’s prestigious fashion week (where we was not scheduled to show). But that’s not what this is about. This is about the Summer 2010 collection of McQueen’s named “Platos Atlantis.” I sat here for a little while trying to even come up with the adjectives to describe Platos Atlantis, (A collection that includes animal prints, such as python and butterfly, and rainforest inspired colors) and what I came up with was primitive mixed with technologic. Every print and pattern is uniquely crafted and designed for each garment causing no 2 pieces in this collection to be the same. The structure and depth of each single piece of clothing has McQueen’s passion for making a woman look beautiful and fascinating written all over it. Not only are the pieces of clothing in this collection extraordinary and unlike anything the fashion world has seen before, but also the shoes are out of this world.

As the models strut down the runway in almost hoof-like heels they resemble aliens from another planet. Weather you believe they are extreme, daring or just plain bizarre these 10-inch sky-high heels and boots are not only incredibly fabulous but theatrical as well. McQueen obviously knows how to make a girl ignore her feet when their crying in pain, but nonetheless the models looked FIERCE.  With Paris Fashion Week coming up and his Summer 2010 collection and final masterpieces come to life we will always remember McQueen as innovative, irreplaceable and one of a kind.

“There is no better designer than nature.” -Alexander McQueen March 17 1969 – February 11 2010

Once a year the Metropolitan Museum of Art converts from a place filled with priceless still paintings to a place filled with the industries hottest celebrities and style icons wearing fashion art. The Metropolitan Costume Gala has a reputation for being filled with dramatic styles and outrageous looks. Katy Perry literally lit up the runway in her LED light constructed gown however, the one who really stole the show was the Gossip Girl herself, Blake Lively. Lively showed up in a royal blue Marchesa mini dress accented by the perfectly sun kissed skin and slicked back hair. Not only did she look ready for summer, but she looked chic, high fashion and effortless on the runway.

Katy Perry’s blush pink dress made by Cute Circuit looked seemingly simple on the outside but once night fell it came to life.

Katy Perry arriving with the designer and creator of Cute Circuit.

The cover shoot for the March 2010 issue of Numéro Tokyo stars 22-year-old Belarusian model Maryna Linchuk of DNA, who recently appeared in an editorial for Allure by Michael Thompson, shot by David Vasiljevic. Full of flowers, ruffles, and lace, stylist Sarah Ellison shows Maryna in a white geometric-patterned Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci dress with black Christian Louboutin heels, a one-shouldered ruffled cream Electric Feathers dress with pink flowered Viktor&Rolf heels, a black and white Giorgio Armani jumpsuit, a white Dolce & Gabbana lace dress and black M&S Schmalberg bodysuit with black Christian Louboutins, and a one-shouldered cream Lavin dress. My favorite item in this editorial is the pair of Viktor&Rolf heels with pink and purple flowers and pink ruffles.

Italian fashion house Pinko gives us a backstage look at a fashion show in their spring 2010 campaign starring 27-year-old American supermodel Erin Wasson of IMG shot by photographer Terry Richardson. The campaign features racks of clothing waiting for Erin to throw on, Erin’s reflection in almost every image, and a flash of Terry Richardson himself. Pinko’s spring 2010 campaign is one of my favorite campaigns I’ve seen yet for this season being very bright, chic, and reflecting this crazy season of fashion weeks.

Bringing full intensity in her debut editorial entitled “A Sublime Court” is Canadian model Ty States of Supreme Management for the recent issue of Spade magazine shot by photographer Saad Al-Hakkak. Styled by Corey Ng in sexy and futuristic looks, Ty is shown in a brown Andrew Ly dress and Andy Thè-Ahn leggings with BCBGMAXAZRIA ankle boots, a Greta Constantine corset, a Herve Leger dress and Andrew Ly skirt with black Wilford tights, and a Max Azria dress and black Wilford tights with a Peter Kent clutch. This is a great debut for Ty showing that she is a very strong model bringing a variety of poses and levels of intensity.

Kate Moss, the supermodel… just in case she needs that introduction,  has  extended her work with Longchamp and a collection called Kate Moss for Longchamp should be in stores this month.

10-year-old Noah Cyrus, the younger sister of Miley Cyrus, is about to launch a clothing line with her 9-year-old best friend Emily Grace Reaves with the help of Ooh! La, La! on February 14th at the Fred Segal store in Santa Monica, California. The line is called The Emily Grace Collection described as “trendy, sweet, yet edgy” reflecting Emily’s personal style appealing to young girls as well as teens up to size 14. The line features versatile styles of French maid outfits, fishnets, animal prints, and tutus to be worn with ballerina slippers, sneakers, or lace stockings with boots for a rocker look. This young duo better get ready for parents to raise eyebrows at this collection due to its risqué looks that parents may not want their daughters idolizing. If you would like to get a sneak preview of the line, visit their website at OohLaLaCouture.com/index.cfm.