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Alexander McQueen, born on March 17, 1969 in Lewisham, United Kingdom, was a fashion designer and photographer. Alexander McQueen died on February 11, 2010, aged 40. Awards on record include Commander of the Order of the British Empire (2003) and The Fashion Awards (1996, 1997, 2001, 2003). Credited works include No. 13 Climax, Dante and Alexander McQueen.
My Take
I think of Alexander McQueen as a storyteller who happened to work in fabric. Born in Lewisham and later running Givenchy, he turned runways into theatre, fusing beauty with menace in a way that left audiences unsettled and moved. Four British Designer of the Year awards and a CBE in 2003 confirm the acclaim, but those honors barely capture what he did to fashion's emotional range. What stays with me is the fearlessness, the willingness to make clothing confront mortality and rage. His death at 40 in 2010 robbed the world of an artist whose imagination still feels generations ahead of its moment.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alexander McQueen
- Name (Japanese)
- アレキサンダー・マックイーン
- Reading
- あれきさんだー・まっくいーん
- Born
- March 17, 1969 – February 11, 2010
- Origin
- Lewisham, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- fashion designer / photographer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rooster
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2003 Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- 1996 The Fashion Awards
- 1997 The Fashion Awards
- 2001 The Fashion Awards
- 2003 The Fashion Awards
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | No. 13 Climax |
| Notable work | Dante |
| Notable work | Alexander McQueen |
4. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.alexandermcqueen.com
- Xhttps://x.com/WorldMcQueen
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander%20McQueen
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AC%E3%82%AD%E3%82%B5%E3%83%B3%E3%83%80%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%83%9E%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%82%A4%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B3
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q207939
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Alexander McQueen born?
Alexander McQueen was born on March 17, 1969.
When did Alexander McQueen die?
Alexander McQueen died on February 11, 2010, aged 40.
Where was Alexander McQueen from?
Alexander McQueen was from Lewisham, United Kingdom.
What did Alexander McQueen do?
Alexander McQueen worked as fashion designer, photographer.
What was Alexander McQueen known for?
Alexander McQueen's notable works include No. 13 Climax, Dante, Alexander McQueen.
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