Naomi Campbell

This morning the fashion world paid tribute to the late great Lee Alexander McQueen. A year since McQueen’s passing and its still all too clear the effect that he has had on so many, as the glittering line of his A-list loved ones filed in to St.Paul’s Cathedral.

Above: Daphne Guinness & Sarah Jessica Parker

Long time friends Daphne Guinness, and Sarah Jessica Parker were in attendance among others close to McQueen’s heart such as Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, jewellery designer Shaun Leane and milinier Philip Treacy who contributed to the prayers.

Philip Treacy shared the loss of their great friend, and accomplished stylist Isabella Blow with McQueen, 3 years previous to his death. Isabella first discovered Lee Alexander McQueen, purchasing his first collection in its entirety.

Above: Anna Wintour & Hilary Alexander

Anna Wintour, famed Editor-in-Chief paid tribute this morning by sharing sentimental words with the congregation.

Speaking of his childhood not far from the cathedral she said “As a child he loved nothing more than sitting on the rooftop and watching birds fly by,” She went to say “He showed us everything was possible; dreams could become reality. But he has left us with an even more exceptional legacy, a talent that soared like the birds of his childhood above us all.”

Above:  Pam Hogg and Naomi Campbell

Bjork gave an outstanding performance of the ethereal Gloomy Sunday dressed as an angel while the congregation recited Amazing Grace, I Vow To Thee My Country and Jerusalem.

Friend Annabelle Nielson said: “He kept true to who he was and where he came from. Lee made the impossible possible. He was the greatest designer this country has ever produced.” said friend Annabelle Nielson

Written by Tracy Kawalik

Tracy is a London based fashion and event stylist, and international freelance fashion journalist.