He was sought out by the world's most glamorous women - Rihanna, Nicole Kidman, and Sarah Jessica Parker - to name a few!
I often stopped in my tracks at the designer's studio window on Melrose Avenue - to take a gander at his latest innovative creations structured in bold shapes and colors - which appealed to the fashion instincts of the celebrated elite.
Alexander McQueen dead at age 40!
A bit of a tyrant (tempermental taskmaster?) in the backstage environs pre-showtime - the talented gentleman was still highly regarded by his fashionista arch rivals - none-the-less.
His legacy?
An influence that will go beyond bellweather trends - and in the final analysis - continue to inspire up-and-coming designers new to the runway.
"His brilliant imagination knew no bounds as he conjured up collection after collection of extraordinary designs. At one level he was a master of the fantastic, creating astounding fashions shows that mixed design, technology and performance, and on another he was a modern day genius whose gothic aesthetic was adopted by women the world over. His death is the hugest loss to anyone who knew him and for very many who didn't," raved Alexander Shulman on British Vogue's Web site.
Others hailed the designer from around the globe.
For instance, on CNN (Thursday) Lady Gaga - infamous for her eye-catching ground-breaking fashion - spoke of her admiration for the designer.
"His brilliant imagination knew no bounds as he conjured up collection after collection of extraordinary designs."
London's Metropolitan Police confirmed for the record that a 40-year-old man was found dead at an address in Green Street.
Curiously, they would not confirm his identity, although the death was not considered foul play.
"At this stage it is inappropriate to comment on this tragic news beyond saying that we are devastated and are sharing a sense of shock and grief with Lee's family," a company rep solemnly uttered up on behalf of the family of the designer
A spokesperson at the Alexander McQueen store in New York said the shop would be closed Thursday and Friday in light of the designer's death.
Amber Rose in McQueen show-stoppers!
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