to be carried out today.
His body was removed from the central London property at 4:30pm yesterday and a blond
man claiming to be his boyfriend was seen crying outside.
McQueen had a civil partnership with George Forsyth in 2000, but the pair are thought to
have separated.
He announced his mother's death on Twitter nine days ago and later updated it with: “Been
a f***ing awful week but my friends have been great but now I have to some how pull myself
together and finish with the HELLS ANGLES & PROLIFIC DEAMONS!!!!.”
Friends were said to be concerned about his erratic behaviour following her death.
Today, his website has been replaced with a message from his company asking for privacy
for his family.
It said: "At this stage it is inappropriate to comment on this tragic news beyond saying that
we are devastated and are sharing a sense of shock and grief with Lee's family.
"Lee's family has asked for privacy in order to come to terms with this terrible news and we
hope the media will respect this."
The windows of his Old Bond Street store were empty last night, except a printed message
saying he had died.
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His body was removed from the central London property at 4:30pm yesterday and a blond
man claiming to be his boyfriend was seen crying outside.
McQueen had a civil partnership with George Forsyth in 2000, but the pair are thought to
have separated.
He announced his mother's death on Twitter nine days ago and later updated it with: “Been
a f***ing awful week but my friends have been great but now I have to some how pull myself
together and finish with the HELLS ANGLES & PROLIFIC DEAMONS!!!!.”
Friends were said to be concerned about his erratic behaviour following her death.
Today, his website has been replaced with a message from his company asking for privacy
for his family.
It said: "At this stage it is inappropriate to comment on this tragic news beyond saying that
we are devastated and are sharing a sense of shock and grief with Lee's family.
"Lee's family has asked for privacy in order to come to terms with this terrible news and we
hope the media will respect this."
The windows of his Old Bond Street store were empty last night, except a printed message
saying he had died.
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His edgy creations have been seen on numerous red carpets, worn by celebrities including
Lady Gaga, Sandra Bullock, and Cameron Diaz.
His work was widely praised in New York City on Thursday by fashion writers leaving the
BCBG show, the opener at New York Fashion Week at Bryant Park.
Hal Rubenstein, a fashion director for InStyle magazine, said McQueen started out tough
and angry – in his work and attitude – but softened over time as he felt more appreciated by
the industry. McQueen, he said, was a master of integration of
technology into fashion.
“He changed the way so many of us see shows,” said
Rubenstein.
Cindy Weber Cleary, another of the magazine’s fashion
Lady Gaga, Sandra Bullock, and Cameron Diaz.
His work was widely praised in New York City on Thursday by fashion writers leaving the
BCBG show, the opener at New York Fashion Week at Bryant Park.
Hal Rubenstein, a fashion director for InStyle magazine, said McQueen started out tough
and angry – in his work and attitude – but softened over time as he felt more appreciated by
the industry. McQueen, he said, was a master of integration of
technology into fashion.
“He changed the way so many of us see shows,” said
Rubenstein.
Cindy Weber Cleary, another of the magazine’s fashion
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The Associated Press
London... British fashion designer Alexander McQueen was found dead at his London
home on Thursday, his spokeswoman said. He was 40 years old.
Send / ShareAdd CommentCompany spokeswoman Samantha Garrett said McQueen’
s body was discovered in the morning but that she had no information “in terms of
circumstances.” Police did not directly comment when asked about how McQueen
died, but said the death was not being treated as suspicious.
Known for his dramatic statement pieces and impeccable tailoring, McQueen received
recognition from Queen Elizabeth II in 2003, when she made him a Commander of the
British Empire for his fashion leadership.
“McQueen influenced a whole generation of designers. His brilliant imagination knew
no bounds as he conjured up collection after collection of extraordinary designs,” said
Alexandra Shulman, the editor of British Vogue.
“At one level he was a master of the fantastic, creating astounding fashions shows that
mixed design,
technology and performance
and on another he was a
modern day genius whose
gothic aesthetic was adopted
by women the world over.”
Gay fashion designer Alexander McQueen dead
The Associated Press
London... British fashion designer Alexander McQueen was found dead at his London
home on Thursday, his spokeswoman said. He was 40 years old.
Send / ShareAdd CommentCompany spokeswoman Samantha Garrett said McQueen’
s body was discovered in the morning but that she had no information “in terms of
circumstances.” Police did not directly comment when asked about how McQueen
died, but said the death was not being treated as suspicious.
Known for his dramatic statement pieces and impeccable tailoring, McQueen received
recognition from Queen Elizabeth II in 2003, when she made him a Commander of the
British Empire for his fashion leadership.
“McQueen influenced a whole generation of designers. His brilliant imagination knew
no bounds as he conjured up collection after collection of extraordinary designs,” said
Alexandra Shulman, the editor of British Vogue.
“At one level he was a master of the fantastic, creating astounding fashions shows that
mixed design,
technology and performance
and on another he was a
modern day genius whose
gothic aesthetic was adopted
by women the world over.”
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He received his training at the
Central St. Martin’s College of Art
and Design, long recognized for its
fashion-forward approach and
encouragement of young designers.
McQueen worked for traditional
Savile Row tailors Anderson and
Sheppard and also Gieves and
Hawkes before branching out into
his own more theatrical designs.
He became chief designer at the
renowned Givenchy house in 1996
and moved to Gucci as creative
director in 2001.
Central St. Martin’s College of Art
and Design, long recognized for its
fashion-forward approach and
encouragement of young designers.
McQueen worked for traditional
Savile Row tailors Anderson and
Sheppard and also Gieves and
Hawkes before branching out into
his own more theatrical designs.
He became chief designer at the
renowned Givenchy house in 1996
and moved to Gucci as creative
director in 2001.
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His runway shows – more often like performance pieces because they were so
dramatic, and sometimes, bizarre – were always a highlight during the Paris ready-to-
wear fashion week.
One of his previous collections included a show built around the concept of recycling,
with models donning extravagance headwear made out of trash. His last collection,
shown in October in Paris, featured extravagant and highly structured cocktail dresses.
dramatic, and sometimes, bizarre – were always a highlight during the Paris ready-to-
wear fashion week.
One of his previous collections included a show built around the concept of recycling,
with models donning extravagance headwear made out of trash. His last collection,
shown in October in Paris, featured extravagant and highly structured cocktail dresses.
directors, said of McQueen: “He was a huge talent, a master of tailoring and always willing
to push the envelope. He was forward thinking.”
Cindi Leive, editor in chief of Glamour magazine, said: “Everyone in this tent is shocked. …
He was obviously incredibly talented and had a creative energy. There was a real sense of
energy in everything he did.”
Leive said he was “always extreme” in his collections.
McQueen’s death came days before London Fashion Week, although McQueen was not
scheduled to show in the British capital.
Fashion guru Isabella Blow, who helped launch McQueen’s career, committed suicide
almost three years ago.
Alexander McQueen hanged himself on the eve of mother's funeral
Alexander McQueen killed himself after his mother's death
His mother Joyce died on February 2nd and McQueen, whose real name was Lee, was
devastated and reportedly refused to get out of bed since her death.
He was found hanging at his Mayfair apartment yesterday morning by his cleaner, who
called 999.
Sources said he had cuts to his arms and had previously attempted to kill himself. No
suicide note was found.
Police are not treating his death as suspicious and a post-mortem examination is due
to push the envelope. He was forward thinking.”
Cindi Leive, editor in chief of Glamour magazine, said: “Everyone in this tent is shocked. …
He was obviously incredibly talented and had a creative energy. There was a real sense of
energy in everything he did.”
Leive said he was “always extreme” in his collections.
McQueen’s death came days before London Fashion Week, although McQueen was not
scheduled to show in the British capital.
Fashion guru Isabella Blow, who helped launch McQueen’s career, committed suicide
almost three years ago.
Alexander McQueen hanged himself on the eve of mother's funeral
Alexander McQueen killed himself after his mother's death
His mother Joyce died on February 2nd and McQueen, whose real name was Lee, was
devastated and reportedly refused to get out of bed since her death.
He was found hanging at his Mayfair apartment yesterday morning by his cleaner, who
called 999.
Sources said he had cuts to his arms and had previously attempted to kill himself. No
suicide note was found.
Police are not treating his death as suspicious and a post-mortem examination is due
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