Hamish Bowles, couture collector, existential exhibitionist (he contributed to Savage Beauty as well) and culture vulture – paid proper ode to Mr. McQueen – in mad plaid.
There was no skirting the issue – wearing tartan in any form on this red carpet is a tribute to McQueen.
The tartan is attributed to McQueen’s highland heritage. He wore a kilt to Isabella Blow’s funeral and there was a solemn moment at McQueen’s own memorial, with kilted bagpipers, which is forever etched in my memory. I still get a lump in my throat when I think of it.
This photo helped to lighten my mood…
Some of my favourite pieces are from the Fall Winter 2006 collection, which was filled with it.
And while he may not have worn tartan, I liked Tommy Hilfiger’s red and black tribute as well.
It, of course, reminded me of the masterful red and black drama of Fall Winter 2009.
Keeping with the tartan tradition, but breaking out the Blackwatch, was one Sir Paul McCartney.
A fitting tribute? Check.
[Updated with more photos 11:25 pm EST.]
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