10 Iconic Red Carpet Looks by Late Fashion Legend Alexander McQueen
The world woke up to a devastating blow this morning with news that fashion designer Alexander McQueen was found dead in his London apartment at age 40, from what police are saying was a suicide. The son of a cab driver, McQueen got his start on Saville Row, where it became quickly obvious he wasn't going to fit in. (One legend has him sewing an obscenity into the lining of a coat he was tailoring for Prince Charles.) He then began to forge his own path, flipping a finger to notions of good taste while injecting the international fashion scene with a potent dose of his signature style, consisting of equal parts whimsy, danger and flare. His fashion shows were legendary for their incorporation of technology, theatrics and controversy -- he once sent a double amputee down the runway in a pair of hand-carved legs and boots -- and before long his designs were popping up on the backs of Hollywood's more adventuresome leading ladies. What follows are some of those looks -- some triumphs, some legendary misses, but almost always something worth talking about.
Sandra Bullock said McQueen "knows what he is doing" at the 2010 SAG Awards, where she wore a black and cobalt gown by the designer.
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Can I add the album cover of Homogenic for Bjork and directing the video for Alarm Call? RIP Alexander, you did amazing things.
He's not late - HE'S DEAD. I'm sorry - we all have problems. I lost my best friend to Cooties in 1990 and I'm still here. BUCK UP people!!
Ah, good afternoon, astronomically stupid person.
Forget Heigl. It should have been you, creep.
Let's not be haters - just points for sticking it out is all I'm saying
I really dig Rachel Weisz' Napolian inspired hat of human limbs.
loss for the world.
What about the graphic insect/reptile dress Anna Paquin wore to this year's SAG awards? A very cool McQueen graphic print.
I can't believe it, Lady Gaga got eight VMA awards this year. I am extremely happy for her success and I enjoyed that Born This Way song Lady GaGa sung too.
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