One of the world’s most loved fashion designers, Alexander McQueen, has been found dead in his London apartment. The 40-year-old, who was deeply depressed following the death of his mother last week, was found hanging in an apparent suicide.
During his illustrious career Alexander was awarded a CBE for his services to fashion and won the prestigious British Designer of the Year title four times. He also dressed some of the biggest celebrities in the world including Sarah Jessica Parker, Sandra Bullock, Naomi Campbell, and close friend Kate Moss.
Some of the fashion world’s biggest names have been quick to pay tribute to the designer.
“McQueen was daring, original, exciting,” said John Galliano, designer for Christian Dior. “He was a fashion revolutionary.”
“I found his work very interesting, never banal,” added Chanel’s Karl Lagerfeld.
Alexander McQueen was due to showcase his latest collection at Paris Fashion Week next month, but this show has been canceled. I hope we get to see it at some point in the future. His fashions are the legacy he leaves us with after all.
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