article_snippet: The son of a taxi driver and a social science teacher, the glittering world Alexander 'Lee' McQueen came to inhabit was a far cry from the humble terraced home in Lewisham, south London, where Alexander 'Lee' McQueen grew up with Alexander 'Lee' McQueen five brothers and sisters.
article_snippet: Both would have huge influence on Alexander 'Lee' McQueen
article_snippet: McQueen's big break came following a spell in Milan working for Romeo Gigli.
article_snippet: Impressed by Alexander 'Lee' McQueen portfolio, Bobby Hilson, the head of the master's course, persuaded Alexander 'Lee' McQueen to enrol as a student instead.
article_snippet: Alexander 'Lee' McQueen faith in McQueen paid off.
article_snippet: The same year, McQueen was appointed creative director at Givenchy, replacing fellow Briton John Galliano, and relocated to Paris.
article_snippet: But despite McQueen success, McQueen never forgot McQueen London roots, often speaking of McQueen love for the British capital.
article_snippet: Indeed, McQueen once spoke of how inspiring McQueen found the V&A itself, saying: 'The collections at the V&A itself never fail to intrigue and inspire me.
article_snippet: But while McQueen might be gone, McQueen brand lives on and, in the capable hands of McQueen former assistant Sarah Burton, continues to go from strength to strength. '
article_snippet: McQueen was brought up in London, studied here and based McQueen globally successful McQueen fashion brand here – by staging this wonderful exhibition at the V&A
article_snippet: it feels like we are bringing McQueen work home.'