Alexander McQueen is No More – The Fashion Mourns IT’s Terrible, Amazing and Genial Child

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The world of fashion goes mad with sadness before the tragic news of Alexander McQueen’s suicide. The prodigy child of fashion, decided to end his genial art and outstanding art at the age of 40.

After losing Isabella Blow, his fashion” maker” three years ago , McQueen lost his mom on February 5th.

The death of one of the most outstanding fashion designers of the century comes only few days before the debut of the notorious fashion week and only a few weeks before the Paris Fashion Week in March, when he was supposed to present his latest collection.

Born in London’s East End, the son of a taxi driver, McQueen learned to be a Taylor from Savile Row where he designed and tailored suits for Prince Charles.

Between 1996 and 2003 he received four times the distinction of the “Best British designer of all times”.

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   Joe

   February 18, 2010 at 10:14 am

   Very shocking and sad news.I just can’t believe it.He was truly one of the most brilliant and versatile designers ever.This does truly come as a shock and so very tragic.He leaves the world of fashion with an unfillable void and his legacy will live on forever and ever.May his soul rest in peace….

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