Lee McQueen × Alexander McQueen

Weekly article from: Vale Alexander McQueen. Fashion News.: http://www.vogue.com.au/fashion/news/vale+alexander+mcqueen+,2623

The fashion world was taken by storm by the sudden demise of the Lee McQueen. Aged only 40, there was no doubt that he was one of the most promising fashion designers of not only United Kingdom but also that of the modern world. A sudden effect of grief has encapsulated the entire fashion world and even the family of Lee was shocked over the happening of the things. The editor of the fashion journal of repute British ‘Vogue’ commented that Lee had the rare ability to influence the entire generation of designers with his tremendous creative and designing skills. The editor rightly observed that Lee McQueen could successfully integrate technology with that of the design and it was the differentiating factor which made him so successful in his regime.


Lee, born in the year of 1970 at East End had his schooling Central State Martins. He had his professional training at Savile Row where he received the rare exposure of writing messages in the suits of The Prince of Wales. This talented designer had the great achievement of winning the prestigious award of ‘British Designer of the Year in 1997 (though jointly with John Galliano), 2001 and 2003.


Lee McQueen had his pending shows at Paris Fashion Week due on March 9 for the autumn / winter collection of 2010 / 2011 but the fashion world missed the opportunity because of the untimely death. The closed acquaintances of this great fashion talent are of the belief that the death of his mother in the previous month shattered him and had huge impact upon him which ultimately led to his untimely demise.


Sources:
Vogue., 2010. Vale Alexander McQueen. Fashion News.: http://www.vogue.com.au/fashion/news/vale+alexander+mcqueen+,2623
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