Lee Alexander McQueen

Yesterday afternoon it was confirmed that Lee Alexander McQueen had tragically taken his own life. The British born, Londoner was known for his unconventional designs. He was also one of the most popular and sought after designers in the celebrity world. Stars who have worn and favourited his famous and individual designs included the likes of Victoria Beckham, Cheryl Cole, Naomi Campbell, Beyonce, Kate Moss and SJP. He also designed the outrageously amazing shoes that Lady Gaga wore in her Bad Romance video. Oh how I long to try those badboys on!

He really was a real life rag-to-riches story who proved that hard work and determination is all you need to get you where you want to be. Born and raised in Lewisham he went on to work as the head designer at Givenchy for five years before creating his own label; Alexander McQueen. At the age of only 40 he had already achieved such a lot in the Fashionista world, winning numerous awards and had been named British designer of the year four times between the years 1996 and 2003. The dress above was listed amongst the "100 Best Dresses of the Decade" by InStyle Magazine last year. Not bad going! 

I for one have personally lusted after one of his renowned creations for a couple of years. Unfortunately I have trouble affording Topshop at the best of times, so purchasing one of his dresses has never been an option. Sadface. 

It's always a shame when the fashion world loses one of it's 'Greats' and even-more-so when they are so young, so talented, such a one-off and when they clearly had so much more to offer. RIP.