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McQueen, CBE (17 March 1969 - 11 February 2010) was a British fashion
designer known for his unconventional designs and shock tactics.
McQueen's early runway collections developed his reputation for
controversy and shock tactics (earning the title "l'enfant terrible" and
"the hooligan of English fashion"), with trousers aptly named "bumsters"
and a collection entitled "Highland Rape". McQueen worked as the head
designer at Givenchy for five years before founding the Alexander
McQueen and McQ labels. December 2000 saw a new partnership for McQueen,
with the Gucci Group acquiring 51% of his company and McQueen serving as
Creative Director. McQueen's dramatic designs, worn by celebrities
including Björk, Lady Gaga and Rihanna, met with critical acclaim and
earned him the British Designer of the Year award four times.
