article_snippet: Lisa Gregg, vice president, American Express, said: ‘Alexander 'Lee' McQueen was renowned for pushing creative boundaries and this was always demonstrated through Alexander 'Lee' McQueen legendary work.
article_snippet: American Express supported Alexander 'Lee' McQueen in Alexander 'Lee' McQueen early years as a trailblazing creative, and was privileged to accompany Alexander 'Lee' McQueen on the meteoric rise from cutting edge designer to global name.
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: McQueen, who was found dead on the 11 February 2010, was one of the UK's most influential designers at the time of his death and was the owner of a little black book that encompassed everyone from royals to first ladies and fashion editors.
article_snippet: The same year, McQueen was appointed creative director at Givenchy, replacing fellow Briton John Galliano, and relocated to Paris.
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 label is now run by Alexander 'Lee' McQueen former assistant Sarah Burton who created the Duchess of Cambridge's wedding dress .