Artist Info
Alexander McQueen
Lee Alexander McQueen was born in London 17 March 1969, died 11 February 2010.
1985 Apprenticeship at Savile Row tailors Anderson and Shephard, later at Gieves and Hawkes.
Moved to theatrical costumiers Angels and Bermans.
1989 employed by the designer Koji Tatsuno.
1990 employed as Romeo Gigli’s design assistant.
1991-1992 MA Fashion at CSM.
Isabella Blow buys entire 1992 MA collection.
In less than 10 years McQueen became one of the most respected fashion designers in the world.
In October 1996-2001 Chief Designer at the French Haute Couture House Givenchy.
In December 2000, 51% of Alexander McQueen was acquired by the Gucci Group, where he remained Creative Director. Collections include womens ready-to-wear, mens ready-to-wear, accessories, eyewear and fragrance (Kingdom 2003 and MyQueen 2005). Expansion followed and included the opening of flagship stores in New York, London, Milan, Las Vegas and Los Angeles.
British Designer of the year 1996, 1997, 2001, and 2003.
International Designer of the Year by The Council of Fashion Designer’s of America (CFDA) in 2003.
Commander of The British Empire (CBE) in 2003.
GQ Menswear Designer of the Year in 2007.
