ALEXANDER MCQUEEN LIVES ON!
Today is the fourth year anniversary of visionary designer (lee)
Alexander McQueen’s death. The brilliant designer began his career at the early
age of 16 as an apprentice on Saville Row. He gained notoriety as an expert in
creating an impeccably tailored look.
He continued to hone
his skills and after working for several designers, he enrolled at Central Saint
Martin’s College of Art and Design where he received a master’s degree in
fashion design.
He was born Lee Alexander McQueen but when influential
stylist Isabella blow met him, she
convinced him to use his middle name which is why he is now referred to as
Alexander McQueen.
He designed costumes for celebrities such as David Bowie and had worked with Icelandic singer Bjork on her album art.
Alexander McQueen and singer Bjork
McQueen succeeded John Galliano as head designer of Givenchy
from 1996 to 2001. He became notorious for his shock value on the runways and
was even referred to as “the hooligan of English fashion” and “L’Enfant
terrible” which means terrible child!
He went on to start his own fashion label after his time
with Givenchy expired. By 2007, he had boutiques in all the major cities in America
and Europe with an enviable celebrity clientele; from Sarah Jessica Parker, Nicole
Kidman, Rihanna and Lady gaga!
In the afternoon of February 11th 2010, his
housekeeper discovered his lifeless body hanging at his home in London. He was
pronounced dead at the scene. The troubled designer passed away nine days after
his mother died of cancer.
McQueen’s legacy continues to live on through his fashion
label which is now under the creative direction of his long term assistant Sarah
Burton.
Alexander McQueen 2010 spring collection
Rest in Peace, Lee! The fashion
world misses you. XO
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