Alexander McQueen
February 11th, 2010 Posted in Fashion
McQueen after one of his shows in 2009. (Photo from the Guardian)
Today I send my sympathies to Alexander Mcqueen’s family and friends. McQueen, who was a well known British designer, was found dead this morning, age 40, at his London home. To honor a remarkable person let’s remember his contributions to fashion…
- McQueen started an apprenticeship at the age of 16 which resulted in making suits for Prince Charles.
- He worked for Japanese designer, Koji Tatsuno, and Italian designer, Romeo Gigli.
- After finishing a graduate program in design school, fashion icon Isabella Blow bought his entire collection.
- Under his own label, McQueen trademarked the “bumpster” trouser which showed off a person’s butt cleavage.
- For 5 years he was head designer for French label Givenchy.
- In 2000 Gucci Group bought 51% of his label which helped the brand branch out into denim, accessories, eyewear, and frangrances.
- McQueen was named British designer of the year in 1996, 1997, 2001, and 2003, and international designer of the year by the CFDA in 2003.
McQueen will be remembered for his unique creativity and his many successes. Check out the Guardian’s website, they did a very cool segment featuring his career through photographs.
“If you ask any lady they want to be taller, they want to be slimmer, you know, and they want a waist. I’m not here to make people look like a sack of potatoes.”
By: Kelsey Hagelgans
