Born to working class parents in South London, Alexander McQueen left school at 16 to apprentice for a Savile Row taylor. After a battle with drug addiction and the death of his mother, he committed suicide in February 2010.
Born to working class parents in South London, Alexander McQueen left school at 16 to apprentice for a Savile Row taylor. He's known for his elaborate runway shows that juxtaposed female strength with masculine energy. After a battle with drug addiction and the death of his mother, he committed suicide in February 2010.
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Take a look at famous people named Alexander, such as Alexander Calder, Alexander Crummell, and Alexander I of Serbia.
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