1970 Alexander McQueen was born in working-class district Stepney, East End (London). His father was a taxi driver lineage.
1973 McQueen draws his first dress. This action causes a sharp condemnation from parents who find it inappropriate for a boy.
1986 Propensity to design is still negatively perceived by the family. After another 16-year-old conflict, Alexander decides to start to earn so as not to depend on the father.Dropped out of school, he arranged an apprentice in the studio "Anderson and Shepherd» (Anderson & Shepherd) on Savile Row (Savile Row). Once on a jacket destined Prince Charles Alexander brings with chalk, "I - bitch." After the incident goes to work at another studio, then in theatrical workshop, where sews costumes for the original templates 16 th century.
1991 In the year of graduation College, Cental St Martin's, a designer in the form of research paper suit fashion show, which resonates in the press. The audience were shown pants "bamstery" slip from the hips and opening gluteal fork exactly like plodders East End, as well as a leather top, splattered with blood and dirt. The collection made a strong impression on the famous stylist Isabella Blow (Isabella Blow), who wished to buy it whole.
1994 After working for a Japanese designer Koji Tatsuno and Romeo Gigli designer Italian and mastered the technology of production and marketing of fashion Alexander McQueen opens up its own brand that represents a collection of the week prêt-a-porter in London.
1994-1996 period, when McQueen works as a freelance artist, is akin to the disruptive experience: the designer models in cellophane wrap, grotesquely exaggerates and uses makeup to mutilate shows the exterior of the silicone pads.Shows that turn into freedom-loving political demonstrations are on the verge of foul: the fashion show audience of black models in handcuffs, covered pay dirt and dead locusts, symbolizing famine in Africa, and also organizes fashion shows in the church.One of the most controversial shows of the period was the demonstration of the collection "Raped Scotland", which from under skirts models hanging bloodied bandages.
1996-2001 For almost five years, Alexander McQueen has served as chief designer houses Givenchy. His work is still odious: McQueen as a mannequin displays a disabled girl, sprinkled with gravel runway, or just refuses to service models, replacing them with dummies on rotating stands. Three times he was awarded the title of Best British Designer of the Year (British Designer of the Year) at the last awards ceremony, awarded him for Prince Charles, left the fashion on the catwalk at the scooter and a wide blue overalls, Confounding his view, His Highness.
2001 to cease cooperation with the House of Givenchy, Alexander McQueen signs trade agreement with the concern Gucci Group. After selling his 51% stake in Alexander McQueen brand, it becomes the creative director of his own name label.
2010 11 February at 10:20 am McQueen found hanged in his flat in Green Park in London. The designer died three days after the death of his mother Joyce, and three years after the death of his friend and muse Isabella Blow, who was devoted to his collection spring / summer 2008. The unexpected death of the designer on the first day of Fashion Week in New York shocked the fashion world. Alexander McQueen - the greatest generation designer. His death, like embossed and broken forever the key on the piano. I do not know one person who loves fashion, who would not have waited for the new show Lee. For me personally, it's a big loss of a large professional and friend, "- says Alain Doletskaya.
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