Canstruction is a competition held each year in New York, utilising artists can-based sculptures. It’s all for charity and some of the sculptures include a Converse Chuck Taylor, that Alexander McQueen shoe and, of course, an Angry Birds sculpture. (Fubiz)

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A bit of shearling from the Alexander McQueen line for autumn. The Italian-made double breasted coat features a unique zipper detail on the front and contrasting leather for closure supports. The lambskin leather is a major win as well. Check the kangaroo pockets. Ssense has it.

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Smartphone accessories are a slippery slope. You start with a case, then a dock, then a case for the dock, the next thing you know you’re ordering a plugin Blood Pressure monitor and checking your vital signs on public transport. So, let’s get back to basics. If like most of us you throw your phone around like it’s made of reinforced steel this slick Blackberry case from Alexander McQueen might be just the thing. Soft two tone leather with trademark brass skull attached, a smart house for your telephonic friend.

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The 12 pencil collection from the “Savage Beauty” exhibition and book showcases motifs and looks from the Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2010 collection. The set is a wonderful gift or addition to your personal collection. Colette has them.

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So this print thing is coming on strong eh? It’s almost like people are latching onto something new because they’re tired of extolling the virtues of a plain shirt. Seeing as the skull is the signature of McQueen’s clothing, it’s only logical that they’d turn it into a print. If we had to nitpick, we’d say that the collar is a little ’70s. (Mr Porter)

Here’s a look at the special edition commemorative McQueen skulls scarf – part of the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty book and  exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art organized by The Costume Institute. The exhibit is open through July 31. The scarves are sure to go fast. (m-nn)

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Curated points us at a short series of McQueen prints from Mr. Burt and the Fancy. Printing info: “High quality digital print onto Somerset Velvet 255 gsm for a beautiful textured matte finish.” 10 total prints are being produced. Could be gone already.

Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty is published to coincide with exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art organized by The Costume Institute, and celebrates the creativity and originality of the designer.

Arguably the most influential, imaginative, and provocative designer of his generation, Alexander McQueen both challenged and expanded fashion conventions to express ideas about race, class, sexuality, religion, and the environment. Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty examines the full breadth of the designer’s career, from the start of his fledgling label to the triumphs of his own world-renowned London house. It features his most iconic and radical designs, revealing how McQueen adapted and combined the fundamentals of Savile Row tailoring, the specialized techniques of haute couture, and technological innovation to achieve his distinctive aesthetic. It also focuses on the highly sophisticated narrative structures underpinning his collections and extravagant runway presentations, with their echoes of avant-garde installation and performance art.

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The new books, Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty, is a retrospect on the  fashion, design, and narrative of Alexander McQueen. “Focusing on the most iconic and acclaimed designs of his prolific career, this stunning book examines McQueen’s inimitable technical virtuosity and its subversion of traditional tailoring and dressmaking practices.   The book also focuses on the highly sophisticated narrative structures found in McQueen’s collections and in his astonishing and extravagant runway presentations, which suggested the most avant-garde installation and performance art.”

The book has been authored by a strong list of people who know the designer best: “Andrew Bolton is Curator and Harold Koda is Curator in Charge at The Costume Institute, The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Tim Blanks is contributing editor of Style.com and Susannah Frankel is fashion editor of The Independent newspaper.” Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty arrives on May 31, 2011.

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Alexander McQueen will be missed for his avant-gaurde styling and timeless design. His  legacy still continues in the company and is seen in each collection. The “Asymmetric” cardigan is currently offered in “100% New Zealand merino wool” in dark blue. Today, the same cardigan was made for the Autumn/Winter collection in a silk blend in grey. The slim silhouette and modern S-styling button closure makes a great design. The shawl/turtleneck collar sets the tone for the season. A modern cardigan that would compliment the “turn-of-the-century” styling of “yesteryear.” It’s available at AlexanderMcQueen.

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