The Clothing, Cosmetics and Shoes That Made Alexander McQueen Famous

Alexander McQueen's collections can not be fully described without mentioning his extremely high-heeled Armadillo shoes. One pair that Lady Gaga wore in a music video looked like a lobster claw, though it unfortunately was not eatable. Simply saying that McQueen made shoes does not describe what he did. Yes, he made footwear, but he also turned them into bizarre-looking pieces.In cooperation with MAC, McQueen also made a cosmetics range that bore his name. In addition to simply making and designing cosmetics, the theatrics of his fashion shows were interconnected with the vivacity of the color blends of his make-up collection.In addition to cosmetics and shoes, the British designer also created outlandish articles of clothing. While some pieces would not look wearable, other apparel pieces would look very comfortable. The latter helped display his talent for making suits that are perfect in fit and form.Not limiting himself to modern clothing, McQueen also created pencil skirts and traditional men's suits. Having been trained at Anderson and Sheppard and later at Gieves and Hawkes of Savile Row, McQueen's traditional tailoring was highly respected. After all, the companies he worked for on Savile Row were known to produce the best British custom-made suits. Once Alexander McQueen even got the honor of making a suit for Prince Charles.Alexander McQueen was made British Fashion Designer of the Year four times between 1996 and 2007. Not only that, but he was also the youngest designer ever to receive the award. As a partial result of this success, he was able to establish boutiques in New York, London, Los Angeles and Milan.Several days after the death of his mother, Joyce, Alexander McQueen was found dead inside his home in London. Only 40 years old, it is believed that he took his own life.