McQ Alexander McQueen History Alexander McQueen is a famous fashion designer who started his humble beginnings in London. Born on March 17, 1969, he was the youngest in the family of 6 children. At the age of 16, he left school and was offered have his apprenticeship in Saville Row tailors Anderson. He later then moved to Angels and Bermans where he mastered the art of 6 methods of pattern cutting inspiration taken from the melodramatic era of the 16th Century down to the brutally sharp tailoring which has became his signature. When McQueen as 20, he was already employed by Koji Tatsuno a designer who was into British tailoring. One year after, he travelled to Milan and worked as an assistant of Romeo Gigli. In 1994, he returned to London in order to complete his Masters degree in Fashion Design. Isabella Blow bought his entire degree collection. McQueen became one of the famous, respected and critically acclaimed fashion designers in the world. He reaped various awards such as the British designer of the Year of which he won for four times (1996, 1997, 2001, and 2003). Target Market Alexander McQueen is one of those fashion designers that celebrities do love to wear his collections. His celebrity followers include Cameron Diaz, Beyonce, Katie Holmes, Victoria Beckham,Rachel Weisz, sienna Miller, Nicole Richie, Cate Blanchett, Salma Hayek, Sandra Bullock, Fergie, and Rihanna. Even the first lady of U.S Michelle Obama wears Alexander McQueen. From U.S. First Lady to A-list celebrities, Alexander McQueen just proves to the world that women with strong personalities who love fashion, elegance and to edgy wear his pieces. McQueen's collection is truly unique making it garner high demand in the fashion industry. But his dresses and suits do come with expensive price tags. But to look beautiful as the A-list celebrities, it is all worth it. However, good thing you can now buy online for McQueen's collection at a cheap discount. Style Alexander McQueen is famous for his raw energy and emotional power every time he has shows for his collections. His pieces are romantic and contemporary in nature. McQueen uses contrasting elements to blend in with tradition, modernity, strength and fragility which can be shown through his clothes that manifest severity and fluidity. His passionate and emotional viewpoint as a designer was inspired by his great respect for crafts and arts tradition. McQueen's collection is a combination of bespoke British tailoring, fine workmanship from French Haute Couture atelier and impeccable yet unique finish of Italian manufacturing.