Designer Donatella Versace yesterday paid tribute to the life of Keith Flint, the late The Prodigy frontman, by dedicating her latest range of menwear in his memory. Versace described Flint poignantly as “My friend, and a disruptor of this world”.
The Italian fashion designer based her spring/summer 2020 show designs on Flint’s unique appearances and the rave culture prominent in the 1990’s. During the show, held in Milan, serving as an additional homage to the late musician, The Prodigy’s famous hit, ‘Firestarter’ was boomed onto the catwalk.
Models displayed Keith’s infamous look of double mohawks, tinted bug eyed sunglasses and bright colours throughout the show.
Leather pants with metal eyelets are paired with checkered knits and biker-inspired accessories. #VersaceSS20 #MFW
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— VERSACE (@Versace) June 17, 2019
Versace iconography is embraced through a nod to 1990s culture, paying homage to The Prodigy, the British band accredited to the rave movement. #VersaceSS20 #MFW
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— VERSACE (@Versace) June 17, 2019
Keith Flint tragically died at the age of 49 back in March. An inquest heard that he had been found hanging by a friend at home, and in the end, reached an open verdict, as determined by senior coroner, Caroline Beasley-Murray.
The late frontman of The Prodigy was responsible for some of their biggest hits, including ‘Smack My Bitch Up’, ‘Breathe’, and ‘Firestarter’. Along with the Prodigy’s other band members, Liam Howlett and Maxim Reality, the latter two tracks became the group’s first UK number ones.
In November last year, The Prodigy released ‘No Tourists’, which went on to become their seventh consecutive number one album.
Keith’s funeral was held at St Mary’s Church in Bocking, Essex, on the 29th of March, attended by fans from all around the world, with some reaching out as far as Australia, indicating his incredible popularity, as well as the hearts and minds he had won over during his illustrious career.
Since Flint’s passing, the band went on to share a message through their Instagram, saying, “It has been a tough time for everyone over the last few weeks since Keef’s passing. If you are struggling with depression, addiction or the impact of suicide, please do not suffer in silence”.
His bandmates described Flint as “a true pioneer, innovator and legend”, and that, “he will be forever missed”.
For advice concerning mental health in the UK:
www.mind.org.uk
www.samaritans.org
www.thecalmzone.net
