Many would consider Alexander McQueen to be one of the greatest fashion designers of our time, so the breaking news that "Lee" McQueen was found dead in his London home early Thursday morning sent shock waves through the fashion world. McQueen's death is labeled as an apparent suicide; he was only 40 years old.McQueen caused great concern when he posted alarming updates on Twitter when he lost his mother, Joyce, only a week before his death. The talented fashion designer also dealt with the loss of a dear friend, Isabella Blow, three years ago when she committed suicide. Blow was highly respected for her work as a magazine editor and fashion icon. Style was always a part of her life and had a superb eye for new talent and was responsible for discovering McQueen and famously purchasing his entire collection - leading to the rise in his part of the fashion industry. For McQueen's Spring/Summer 20008 collection, he dedicated the show in memory of his dear friend, Isabella.
Controversy has never held the rebellious fashion designer back from making outrageous and thought-provoking designs. Even with avant-garde creations, he never failed to impress with impeccable tailoring. McQueen was honored in 2003 when Queen Elizabeth II appointed him a Commander of the British Empire for his fashion leadership. Another accomplishment of his career was receiving England's designer of the year four times between 1996 and 2003.
One of McQueen's lines was scheduled to show later Thursday afternoon in New York Fashion Week, but out of respect the show is cancelled.
May Alexander McQueen rest in peace.
