Lee Alexander McQueen CBE (17 March 1969 – 11 February 2010) was a British fashion designer and couturier. He founded his own Alexander McQueen label in 1992, and was chief designer at Givenchy from 1996 to 2001. His achievements in fashion earned him four British Designer of the Year awards (1996, 1997, 2001 and 2003), as well as the CFDA's International Designer of the Year award in 2003.McQueen had a background in tailoring before he studied fashion and embarked on a career as a designer. His MA graduation collection caught the attention of Isabella Blow, who became his patron. McQueen's early works gained him recognition as an enfant terrible in British fashion, receiving coverage with designs such as the "bumster" trousers. He became head designer for Givenchy, and in 1999 he formed a partnership with Gucci. A number of his boutiques were established in cities around the world, and his label was expanded to include perfume, fashion accessories and a line of trainers. McQueen's catwalk shows were noted for their drama and theatricality, and he was known for his finely-tailored clothes as well as imaginative and sometimes controversial designs. Among his best-known designs are the skull scarf and armadillo shoes.
McQueen committed suicide in 2010 at the age of 40, at his home in Mayfair, London, shortly after the death of his mother.
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Some of their strengths
Alexander McQueen has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Generous, Intuitive, Kind, Independent, Outspoken, Energetic, and Meticulous.
Soulful and Understanding
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Alexander McQueen is someone who is a soulful, understanding, and conscious person, who combines smarts with a deep talent for creativity and imagination. A person who is known for being fun and creative.
Charming and Sophisticated
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Alexander McQueen well know them as someone who can be classy, glamorous, and worldly, like jewelry.
Courteous and Easygoing
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Alexander McQueen as someone who is polite, modest, and diplomatic.
A person who tends to be socially popular, who loves intellectual or creative activities, who has a talent for communicating with and understanding the needs of others, and who seems to have a knack for getting recognized for their efforts.
Perceptive and Visionary
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Alexander McQueen is someone who has a natural awareness about what is going on in the surrounding environment and the world at large, and a refined vision of how to navigate it.
They are also someone who is patient, assertive, and who is a natural leader that likes to help others in need.
Creative and Imaginative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Alexander McQueen tends to be someone who is sensitive, imaginative, creative, and somewhat of a dreamer. Who is intuitive and compassionate, and who has a friendly, easygoing, calming and relaxing effect on people and for whom friends and family mean the world.
Some of Alexander McQueen's challenges
While Alexander McQueen has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Alexander McQueen can be Indecisive, Unrealistic, Complicated, Brusque, Materialistic, Blunt, and Egotistical.
Indecisive and Unrealistic
One of Alexander McQueen's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as indecisive and unrealistic.
Alexander McQueen must also exercise caution as they can be excessive and unrealistic.
Indecisive and Materialistic
Alexander McQueen is someone who can be indecisive, indulgent, and materialistic, who can have difficulty focusing on a single career or profession, have difficulty following orders or respecting authority, and who can suffer from "analysis paralysis".
Lethargic and Unrealistic
Finally, Alexander McQueen also can be too soft, lazy and lethargic, and who can have difficulty finding others who share a similarly dreamy outlook on life.
