Iconic fashion designer Alexander McQueen commits suicide

I logged on this afternoon to discover the tragic news that top British fashion designer, Alexander McQueen has been found dead after taking his own life.

Just 3 years after his close friend, Isabella Blow committed suicide, McQueen sadly followed suit. Isabella had been credited for assisting the young designer's shoot to fame and reportedly bought his entire graduate collection for ₤5,000, paying it off in weekly ₤100 installments.

Born in East London, 40-year-old McQueen trained as a tailor on Savile Row, going on to make suits for the likes of Prince Charles. He was named British designer of the year four times between 1996 and 2003. His career reached a crescendo when he was awarded a CBE and named the International Designer of the Year by the Council of Fashion Designer Awards.

One of fashion's greats Alexander McQueen will be sorely missed.

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