We feel that there is no more fitting tribute to Lee Alexander McQueen than a period of (public) silence followed by continually fond thoughts and more creative output, as has been reflected by his colleagues and friends in their respective public forums.

We at The Swining were deeply struck by news of McQueen’s death and impressed by the respect shown by the fashion community to his friends and family. Nothing about this terrible story is “news” for our subject in terms of something on which we need to comment or publicly capitulate, but we couldn’t allow it to remain entirely unaddressed.

We will genuinely miss the exciting, artistic and anarchistic contributions made to fashion and the public dialogue and to his family and friends, our sincerest condolences.