Alexander the Great!

Today Alexander McQueen's flame was extinguished when he took his own life this morning. The shocking announcement comes in the midst of New York Fashion Week and just days before London is to kick off its leg.

Lee, as he was know by his friends, was a visionary in the fashion world. He not only too the path that no one else was taking he created and built it along the way. His mind and iconic style were ahead of the curve in so many ways and for him to be so young and come out as a powerhouse spoke volumes not only to his talent but to life. He was discovered by Isabella Blow, who would become his closest friend, and rose to be one of the most sought after designers in the world.

Though we will never fully understand what he truly went through and the demons that he faced we know that he has left and indelible imprint on the fashion industry and the world. I think that this goes to show many of us that are chasing the brass ring that even though you may want it badly, happiness may not be just on the other side of it.