Britain loses a fashion legend

Last week a rumble of chatter worked its way around the office. “Oh my god” someone said. “Alexander McQueen has died”. In a stunned group reaction of utter horror and complete sadness, the news spread that this awful rumour was really true. As we welcome yet another London Fashion Week with the excitement it warrants, it will no doubt be overshadowed by the loss of such a talented British legend. Always excited by his sensational runway shows, I admired Lee’s bold showmanship, brave sense of rebellion and limitless creativity. Here are some of my favourite McQueen moments.

British Fashion awards 2001

AW collection 2003

Lee with Kate at the Mario Testino exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery


AW collection 2009

Paris 2009


Beyonce wears McQueen at the World Music Awards 2008

AW collection 2008

McQueen with designer Philip Treacy 2007

McQueen shows support for Kate Moss after she lost fashion campaigns for Burberry and Chanel 2005

Lee and SJP, Costume Institute Gala in New York 2006

Lee and his beloved mum