Lee Alexander McQueen, born in March 17, 1969 and was a British fashion designer and couturier. He is know for having worked as chief designer at Givenchy from 1996 to 2001 and for founding his own label - Alexander McQueen. He earned four British Designer of the Year (1996,1997,2001 and 2003) as well the CFDA´s international Designer of the Year award in 2003.
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McQueen left school aged 16 in 1985 with O-level in art and he going on to serve an apprenticeship with Savile Row tailors Anderson & Sheppard, before joining Gieves & Hawkes and, later, the theatrical costumiers Angels and Bermans. The skills he learned as an apprentice on Savile Row helped earn him a reputation in fashion world as an expert in creating an impeccably tailored look.
In 1996-1997, McQueen designed wardrobe for David Bowie´s tour, as well as the Union Jack coat worn by Bowie on the cover of his 1997 album Earthling. Singer Bjork sought McQueen´s work for the cover of her album Homogenic in 1997, and he also directed the music video for her song "Alarm Call" from the same album and later contributed the iconic topless dress to her video "Pagan Poetry".
McQueen´s early runway collections developed his reputation for controversy and shock tactics (earning the title "lénfant terrible" and "the hooligan of english fashion"), with trousers aptly named "bumsters" and a collection titled "Highland Rape". McQueen was known for his lavish, unconventional runway shows and has been credited with bringing drama and extravagance to the catwalk. He used new technology and innovation to add a different twist to his shows and often shocked and surprised audiences. The silhouettes that he created have been credited for adding a sense of fantasy and rebellion to fashion. He also became one of the first designers to use Indian models in London.
McQueen´s death was announced on the afternoon of 11 February 2010.
For me, one of the best designers of all time. His work is fascinating!
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