article_snippet: Alexander 'Lee' McQueen was one of the UK's most controversial fashion stars, a man whose flamboyant public image concealed a private life blighted by depression and battles with drink and drugs.
article_snippet: Now a retrospective of Alexander 'Lee' McQueen work is to go on display at London's Victoria and Albert Museum, with pieces taken from Alexander 'Lee' McQueen ground-breaking 1992 MA collection shown alongside Alexander 'Lee' McQueen last.
article_snippet: McQueen, who was found dead on the 11th February 2010, was one of the UK's most influential designers at the time of Alexander 'Lee' McQueen death and was the owner of a little black book that encompassed everyone from royals to first ladies and fashion editors.
article_snippet: On Alexander 'Lee' McQueen return to London, Alexander 'Lee' McQueen applied to Central St Martins for work as a pattern cutter.
article_snippet: The designer's graduate collection earned Alexander 'Lee' McQueen rave reviews and the entire thing was bought by Isabella Blow.
article_snippet: McQueen, pictured left during Alexander 'Lee' McQueen S/S06 show and, right, backstage with a model, was one of the UK's most talented designers .
article_snippet: Striking: Alexander 'Lee' McQueen pieces were adored by fashion press and fashion-buying public alike .
highlights_snippet: Alexander 'Lee' McQueen was one of the UK's brightest fashion talents before Alexander 'Lee' McQueen death in February 2010 .
  
highlights_snippet: Alexander 'Lee' McQueen's career spanned almost 20 years and began with Alexander 'Lee' McQueen ground-breaking MA collection in 1992 .
  
highlights_snippet: Alexander 'Lee' McQueen label is now run by Alexander 'Lee' McQueen former assistant Sarah Burton who created the Duchess of Cambridge's wedding dress .