Alexander mcqueen- king of Fashion world
Posted on February 15, 2010
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Alexander mcqueen, the founder and designer of the alexander mcqueen brand died on february 11, 2010 at the age of 40, He was found dead at his luxury million pound flat in central London’s exclusive Green Park area. Alexander was found hanging inside.”
McQueen is believed to have become depressed following the death of his beloved mum Joyce a week ago.The designer told his followers on Twitter the sad news the next day.
He wrote: “i’m letting my followers know the my mother passed away yesterday if it she had not me nor would you RIP mumx” A minute later he added: “but life must go on!”
McQueen had been very close to his mum, genealogist Joyce, and took her death very badly.The pair appeared together in a newspaper in 2004 in which Joyce interviewed McQueen.
In it Joyce asked him: “What is your most terrifying fear?”To which he replied: “Dying before you.” And she said: “Thank you, son.”
McQueen, who was born into a large family in Stratford, east London, mixed in the most elite fashion circles. He married documentary maker George Forsyth in a New Age ceremony on board a yacht off Ibiza in 2000 with Kate Moss as bridesmaid.McQueen was due to show off his latest collection at Paris Fashion Week next month.
The fashion world was left stunned by his death.
He made the most eccentric and provocative clothes for some of the richest
people on the planet. he represented the drama of fashion. famous for his sense of cut, proportion and tailoring, mcqueen structured garments to change the shape of the body.
on catwalks he used wild hairstyles and make-up on his models.
Alexander mcqueen had been known to lead a somewhat troubled personal life, which arguably cascaded into his work, for which he is known to be somewhat eccentric. McQueen used unorthodox materials such as animal bones, and made his models appear macabre on the runway, showcasing his works in an otherwise different light. His works, however, continued experiencing a somewhat healthy marketability.
Alexander mcqueen was (born 16 march 1969) was the youngest of six children (a taxi-driver’s son).
He dropped out of school at 16 to become an apprentice on savile row, worked for a few designers before applying to teach at central saint martin’s college of art and design. After five-years as creative director for givenchy, he created his own label. As his originality helped him gain popularity, he still struggled to create collections that main street boutiques could sell.
he was awarded a CBE for services to fashion, and won ‘british designer of the year’ four times.
His extraordinary talent and creativity mean that his designs are adored not just by followers of haute couture but lovers of great style everywhere. this is a great loss to one of britain’s most successful industries and to the design world more widely. let’s hope people will remember him for the genius he brought to fashion.
Recently Alexander mcqueen had launched the slightly cheaper collection as he wanted his creation to be in common men’s wardrobes.
Mcqueen was due to show off his latest collection at paris fashion
week next month.
No doubt the fashion industry will be mourning the loss of one of its greatest visionaries.
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